Trần Tuấn Việt (born 1983) is a Vietnamese photographer, known as "the man who brings Vietnam's images to the world".[1][2][3] He is a contributing photographer for National Geographic[4] and Google Arts & Culture,[5] an online art and culture platform run by Google.
Trần Tuấn Việt | |
|---|---|
 Trần Tuấn Việt in 2018 | |
| Born | 1983 (age 40–41) Vinh, Nghệ An Province, Vietnam |
| Education | National University of Civil Engineering |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Life and career
editTrần 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.[6] In September 2019, he became a contributing photographer of National Geographic's photo community, when this community shifted its focus to Instagram.[7] He has contributed numerous photographs of Vietnam that have been featured across various platforms of National Geographic, including magazine,[8] book,[9] and almanac.[10]
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.[11]
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.[12]
Trần Tuấn Việt holds the role of judge for many major art competitions in Vietnam[13] and globally.
Awards
edit| Year | Name | Organizer | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The 9th International Art Photo Contest in Vietnam | Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists | Gold Medal |
| Vietnam's National Photography Excellence Award | Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists | A Award | |
| 2018 | 15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest[14] | Smithsonian Magazine | Winner - Travel Category |
| Hamdan International Photography Award | H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum | Finalist | |
| 2019 | Environmental Photographer of the Year | Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management | Honorable Mentions |
| The 10th International Art Photo Contest in Vietnam | Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists | Honorable Mentions | |
| Travel Photographer of the Year | Travel Photographer of the Year Ltd. | Finalist | |
| Hamdan International Photography Award | H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum | Finalist | |
| 2020 | Fun 2020 Photography Contest[15] | Agora Awards | Winner |
| Architecture 2020 Photography Contest[16] | Agora Awards | Winner | |
| Hamdan International Photography Award | H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum | Finalist | |
| Eyes 2020 Photography Contest | Agora Awards | Winner | |
| 2021 | 18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest[17] | Smithsonian Magazine | Reader's Choice Winner |
| Travel Photographer of the Year | Travel Photographer of the Year Ltd. | Finalist | |
| Environmental Photographer of the Year | Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management | Finalist | |
| 2022 | Minimalist Photography Awards | Minimalist Photography Awards | Finalist |
| The Epson International Pano Awards | The International Pano Awards | Silver Award | |
| International Black & White Photography Contest | Monochrome Photography Award | Honorable Mentions | |
| 2023 | Environmental Photographer of the Year | Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management | Finalist |
| ColorPro Awards - RISE[18] | ViewSonic | 4th Finalist | |
| International Black & White Photography Contest[19] | Monochrome Photography Award | Honorable Mentions | |
| 2024 | Sony World Photography Awards[20] | Word Photography Organisation | National Award |
| Wikimedia Commons's Photo of the Year 2023[21] | Wikimedia Commons | Winner |
Exhibitions
edit| Year | Name | Location | Organizer | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hanoi's art photo exhibition | Hanoi, Vietnam | Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists | Group |
| 2017 | The 9th International Art Photo Contest in Vietnam | Hanoi, Vietnam | Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists | Group |
| 2018 | Session "Learning about Vietnam" | Hanoi, Vietnam | Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Vietnam) in Hanoi, Vietnam | Solo |
| Youth Photography Award | Hanoi, Vietnam | Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam) | Group | |
| 2019 | The 10th International Art Photo Contest in Vietnam | Hanoi, Vietnam | Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists | Group |
| 2020 | Travel Photographers of the Year | London, United Kingdom | Travel Photographers of the Year Ltd., | Group |
| World Water Day | Italy | Group | ||
| 2021 | "My Vietnam" | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Xposure International Photography Festival | Solo |
| "Wonders of Vietnam" | Google Arts & Culture | Online | ||
| 2023 | The 11th International Art Photo Contest in Vietnam | Hanoi, Vietnam | Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists | Group |
| 2024 | Sony World Photography Awards[22] | London, United Kingdom
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam Berlin, Germany |
Word Photography Organisation | Group |
| Destination Vietnam | Los Angeles, California, United States | Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam) | Solo |
Televisions
edit| Year | Channel | Program | Air Date | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | VTV1 | Cuộc sống thường ngày | 17 May 2017 | Guest | |
| VTV4 | Culture Mosaic | 2 December 2017 | Guest | ||
| VTC20 | NetViet Stories | Guest | |||
| VTV1 | Bản tình ca của đá[23] | 18 December 2017 | Photographer | 5 episodes | |
| 2018 | Voice of Vietnam | Muôn màu cuộc sống | Guest | ||
| VTV6 | Trên Từng Cây Số, season 1[24] | 5 May 2018 | Photographer, Mentor | 4 episodes | |
| VTV6 | Thế hệ số | 15 August 2018 | Photographer | ||
| Nhân Dân TV | Tạp chí đối ngoại | Guest | |||
| VTV1 | Bản tin VTV24 | Guest | |||
| 2019 | VTV3 | Gameshow Sức nước ngàn năm | 15 September 2019 | ||
| VTV1 | VTV24 | Guest | |||
| VTV3 | Chuyện đêm muộn | 16 October 2019 | Guest | ||
| VTV24 | Bản tin | Guest | |||
| 2020 | Vietnam News Agency TV | Bản giao hưởng xanh | Guest | ||
| VTV2 | Cho ngày hoàn hảo | 16 February 2020 | Guest | ||
| VTV3 | Gameshow Vui, khoẻ, có ích | Guest | |||
| VTV1 | Việt Nam trong tôi Bản tình ca của đá[25] |
Photographer | 5 episodes | ||
| VTC10 – Đài Truyền hình Kỹ thuật số VTC | NetViet Stories | Guest | |||
| Nhân Dân TV | Gương mặt cuộc sống[26] | 30 October 2020 | Photographer | ||
| VTV6 | Thế hệ Số[27] | 12 December 2020 | Guest | ||
| 2021 | VTV2 | Việt Nam trong tôi Bản tình ca của đá |
Photographer | 5 episodes | |
| Nhân Dân TV | Đối ngoại và Hội nhập[28] | 5 February 2021 | Guest | ||
| Vietnam News Agency TV | Văn hoá toàn cảnh[29] | 1 April 2021 | Guest | ||
| VTV3 | Vui sống mỗi ngày | Guest | |||
| QPVN | Rubik Cuộc sống[30] | 5 April 2021 | Guest | ||
| Ho Chi Minh City Television | Trần Tuấn Việt – Người đưa hình ảnh Việt Nam ra thế giới | 15 December 2021 | Guest | ||
| 2022 | Discovery Channel | Dare to Ride, Episode 4 | 16 July 2022 | Actor | |
| VTV1 | Thanh xuân tươi đẹp – 15/10/2022 | 15 October 2022 | Guest | ||
| VTV3 | Lời tự sự: Nhiếp ảnh gia Tuấn Việt | Guest | |||
| Cà phê sáng – 19/07/2022 | 19 July 2022 | Guest | |||
| Chữ V diệu kỳ | Guest | ||||
| Cà phê sáng – 24/06/2022 | 24 June 2022 | Guest | |||
| Cà phê sáng – 09/02/2022 | 9 February 2022 | Guest | |||
| Hanoi Radio Television | Hà Nội qua những thước phim trên Discovery | Guest | |||
| 2023 | VTC | 10 phút với nghệ sĩ: Trần Tuấn Việt – người đưa hình ảnh Việt Nam ra thế giới | 15 January 2023 | Guest | |
| QPVN | Sắc màu Việt Nam qua ống kính Trần Tuấn Việt | 10 July 2023 | Guest | ||
| Nghe An Television | Trò chuyện cuối tuần: Trần Tuấn Việt – Người mang vẻ đẹp Việt Nam ra Thế giới | 17 April 2023 | Guest | ||
| 2024 | VTV5 | Chào tuần mới – Lao động sáng tạo, tái tạo con người | 29 April 2024 | Guest | |
| VTV2 | Cho ngày hoàn hảo – Nhiếp ảnh gia Trần Tuấn Việt[31] | 5 May 2024 | Guest |
References
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- ^ "Nhiếp ảnh gia Trần Tuấn Việt: Người mang "sứ mệnh" đưa hình ảnh Việt Nam đến với thế giới". dantri.com.vn. 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Trần Tuấn Việt – Người mang hàng nghìn hình ảnh Việt Nam ra thế giới". vnexpress.net.
- ^ "The Most Stunning Visions of Earth". nationalgeographic.com. 11 May 2017. Archived from the original on 13 May 2017. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ "Tay máy đầu tiên của Việt Nam có triển lãm trên Google Arts & Culture". anninhthudo.vn (in Vietnamese). July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "9 photos in NatGeo that showcased Vietnam's natural beauty". vnexpress.net.
- ^ "International appreciation vindicates Vietnamese lensman's passion". vnexpress.net.
- ^ "The Most Stunning Visions of Earth". nationalgeographic.com. Archived from the original on 13 May 2017.
- ^ National Geographic Spectacle: Rare and Astonishing Photographs. ISBN 1426219687.
- ^ National Geographic Almanac 2020: Trending Topics - Big Ideas in Science - Photos, Maps, Facts & More. ISBN 1426220529.
- ^ "Wonders of Vietnam - Google Arts & Culture". artsandculture.google.com.
- ^ "93 beautiful photos of Vietnam to be exhibited in the United States". vietnamtourism.gov.vn.
- ^ "Canon PhotoMarathon 2018". canon-asia.com.
- ^ Magazine, Smithsonian; Viet, Tran Tuan. "Making Incense". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ Rodriguez, Cecilia. "World's Best Photos Of Fun: 20 Joyful Winners Of 'Fun 2020' Agora Competition". Forbes. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ News, VietNamNet. "Báo VietnamNet". VietNamNet News (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 22 July 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Magazine, Smithsonian; Viet, Tran Tuan. "Colorful Work". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Local photographers among top 10 finalists of ViewSonic ColorPro". VOV.VN. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Nature: Honorable Mention - Tran Tuan Viet (Viet Nam)". monoawards.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "2024 National & Regional Awards Winners & Shortlist". World Photography Organisation. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Commons:Picture of the Year/2023 - Wikimedia Commons". commons.wikimedia.org. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Sony Corporation - Sony Imaging Gallery | Sony World Photography Awards 2024 Exhibition". www.sony.net. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ "Hà Giang tuyệt đẹp qua series phim "Bản tình ca của đá"". vtv.vn. 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Nhiếp ảnh gia giữ kỷ lục National Geographic tham gia số đầu tiên "Trên từng cây số"". vtv.vn. 4 May 2018.
- ^ "Ký sự: Bản tình ca của đá". vtv.vn.
- ^ "Nhiếp ảnh gia Trần Tuấn Việt – Gương mặt cuộc sống – Truyền hình Nhân Dân". nhandantv.vn.
- ^ "Bản tin thế hệ số - 02/12/2020". vtv.vn.
- ^ "Đối ngoại và Hội nhập 05/2/2021". nhandantv.vn.
- ^ "Văn hoá toàn cảnh ngày 01/4/2021". vnews.gov.vn.
- ^ "Rubik cuộc sống ngày 05/4/2021". qpvn.vn.
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