Trần Tuấn Việt (born 1983) is a Vietnamese photographer, known as "the man who brings Vietnam's images to the world". He is a contributing photographer for National Geographic and Google Arts & Culture, an online art and culture platform run by Google.
Life and career Trần Tuấn Việt was born in Vinh, Nghe An Province, in 1983. From 1998 to 2001, he studied at Vinh University's High School for the Gifted. He moved to Hanoi in 2001 and studied architecture at the Hanoi University of Civil Engineering from 2001 to 2006. In 2007, Viet started his career as a freelance photographer.
In 2015, he joined the photography community of the National Geographic Society, one of the largest photography communities in the world, and was recognized as the most successful Vietnamese photographer in this community. In September 2019, he became a contributing photographer of National Geographic's photo community, when this community shifted its focus to Instagram. He has contributed numerous photographs of Vietnam that have been featured across various platforms of National Geographic, including magazine, book, and almanac.
In 2016, Trần Tuấn Việt became a photographer for Getty Images and a member of Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists. In 2019, he joined the project "Wonders of Vietnam" by Google in collaboration with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, published on Google Arts & Culture.
In September 2024, Tran Tuan Viet's photography is featured in an exhibition named "Destination Vietnam", organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam), showcasing 93 artistic images that capture the beauty of Vietnam. This exhibition is part of the Vietnam Tourism - Cinema Promotion Program in Hollywood, California, United States, running from September 23 to 25, 2024.
Trần Tuấn Việt holds the role of judge for many major art competitions in Vietnam and globally.
Awards YearNameOrganizerAward2017The 9th International Art Photo Contest in VietnamVietnam Association of Photographic ArtistsGold MedalVietnam's National Photography Excellence AwardVietnam Association of Photographic ArtistsA Award201815th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo ContestSmithsonian MagazineWinner - Travel CategoryHamdan International Photography AwardH.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al MaktoumFinalist2019Environmental Photographer of the YearChartered Institution of Water and Environmental ManagementHonorable MentionsThe 10th International Art Photo Contest in VietnamVietnam Association of Photographic ArtistsHonorable MentionsTravel Photographer of the YearTravel Photographer of the Year Ltd.FinalistHamdan International Photography AwardH.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al MaktoumFinalist2020Fun 2020 Photography ContestAgora AwardsWinnerArchitecture 2020 Photography ContestAgora AwardsWinnerHamdan International Photography AwardH.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al MaktoumFinalistEyes 2020 Photography ContestAgora AwardsWinner202118th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo ContestSmithsonian MagazineReader's Choice WinnerTravel Photographer of the YearTravel Photographer of the Year Ltd.FinalistEnvironmental Photographer of the YearChartered Institution of Water and Environmental ManagementFinalist2022Minimalist Photography AwardsMinimalist Photography AwardsFinalistThe Epson International Pano AwardsThe International Pano AwardsSilver AwardInternational Black & White Photography ContestMonochrome Photography AwardHonorable Mentions2023Environmental Photographer of the YearChartered Institution of Water and Environmental ManagementFinalistColorPro Awards - RISEViewSonic4th FinalistInternational Black & White Photography ContestMonochrome Photography AwardHonorable Mentions2024Sony World Photography AwardsWord Photography OrganisationNational AwardWikimedia Commons's Photo of the Year 2023Wikimedia CommonsWinnerMost Inspiring Travel Influencers of 2024VNTravelLive MagazineWinner2025Gen.T Leader of Tomorrow 2025TatlerAsiaWinner
Exhibitions +YearNameLocationOrganizerType2016Hanoi's art photo exhibitionHanoi, VietnamVietnam Association of Photographic ArtistsGroup2017The 9th International Art Photo Contest in VietnamHanoi, VietnamVietnam Association of Photographic ArtistsGroup2018Session "Learning about Vietnam"Hanoi, VietnamMinistry of Foreign Affairs (Vietnam) in Hanoi, VietnamSolo Youth Photography AwardHanoi, VietnamMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam)Group2019The 10th International Art Photo Contest in VietnamHanoi, VietnamVietnam Association of Photographic ArtistsGroup2020Travel Photographers of the YearLondon, United KingdomTravel Photographers of the Year Ltd.,GroupWorld Water DayItalyGroup2021"My Vietnam"Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesXposure International Photography FestivalSolo "Wonders of Vietnam"Google Arts & CultureGoogleOnline2023The 11th International Art Photo Contest in VietnamHanoi, VietnamVietnam Association of Photographic ArtistsGroup2024Sony World Photography AwardsLondon, United Kingdom Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
Berlin, GermanyWord Photography OrganisationGroupDestination VietnamLos Angeles, California, United StatesMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam)Solo
Televisions YearChannelProgramAir DateRoleNote2017VTV1Cuộc sống thường ngày17 May 2017GuestVTV4Culture Mosaic2 December 2017GuestVTC20NetViet StoriesGuestVTV1Bản tình ca của đá18 December 2017Photographer5 episodes2018Voice of VietnamMuôn màu cuộc sốngGuestVTV6Trên Từng Cây Số, season 15 May 2018Photographer, Mentor4 episodesVTV6Thế hệ số15 August 2018PhotographerNhân Dân TVTạp chí đối ngoạiGuestVTV1Bản tin VTV24Guest2019VTV3Gameshow Sức nước ngàn năm15 September 2019VTV1VTV24GuestVTV3Chuyện đêm muộn16 October 2019GuestVTV24Bản tinGuest2020Vietnam News Agency TVBản giao hưởng xanhGuestVTV2Cho ngày hoàn hảo16 February 2020GuestVTV3Gameshow Vui, khoẻ, có íchGuestVTV1Việt Nam trong tôiBản tình ca của đáPhotographer5 episodesVTC10 – Đài Truyền hình Kỹ thuật số VTCNetViet StoriesGuestNhân Dân TVGương mặt cuộc sống30 October 2020PhotographerVTV6Thế hệ Số12 December 2020Guest2021VTV2Việt Nam trong tôiBản tình ca của đáPhotographer5 episodesNhân Dân TVĐối ngoại và Hội nhập5 February 2021GuestVietnam News Agency TVVăn hoá toàn cảnh1 April 2021GuestVTV3Vui sống mỗi ngàyGuestQPVNRubik Cuộc sống5 April 2021GuestHo Chi Minh City TelevisionTrần Tuấn Việt – Người đưa hình ảnh Việt Nam ra thế giới15 December 2021Guest2022Discovery ChannelDare to Ride, Episode 416 July 2022ActorVTV1Thanh xuân tươi đẹp – 15/10/202215 October 2022GuestVTV3Lời tự sự: Nhiếp ảnh gia Tuấn ViệtGuestCà phê sáng – 19/07/202219 July 2022GuestChữ V diệu kỳGuestCà phê sáng – 24/06/202224 June 2022GuestCà phê sáng – 09/02/20229 February 2022GuestHanoi Radio TelevisionHà Nội qua những thước phim trên DiscoveryGuest2023VTC 10 phút với nghệ sĩ: Trần Tuấn Việt – người đưa hình ảnh Việt Nam ra thế giới15 January 2023GuestQPVNSắc màu Việt Nam qua ống kính Trần Tuấn Việt10 July 2023GuestNghe An TelevisionTrò chuyện cuối tuần: Trần Tuấn Việt – Người mang vẻ đẹp Việt Nam ra Thế giới17 April 2023Guest2024VTV5Chào tuần mới – Lao động sáng tạo, tái tạo con người29 April 2024GuestVTV2Cho ngày hoàn hảo – Nhiếp ảnh gia Trần Tuấn Việt5 May 2024Guest
References
External links Tran Tuan Viet on Facebook Tran Tuan Viet on Instagram