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What does ‘vivacious’ mean to you? It’s a word that embodies energy, enthusiasm, and a zest for life. We want to see your photographs come alive with the spirit of vivacity, whether it’s depicting the vibrant colours of a bustling cityscape, the infectious laughter shared among friends, or the sheer joy of a child chasing bubbles.
But being ‘vivacious’ does not always have to be loud. Life and vigour also exist in still life and nature, and something seemingly mundane can bring one both peace and excitement.
So show us what VIVACIOUS means to you!
Asyraf Bakti, Darren Lai, Edi, Haziq Farhan, Ian Hananto, Jay Chong, Jerfareza Daviano, jin, JingShanChin, Leong Wong Seng, Mega Caesaria, Meidiana Tahir, Minh-An Pham, Moses Tzj, Shafwan Zaidon, Steven Lee, Syarifudin Asyraf, Tony Lee, Victor Tan KH, Yuji Haikal, zhiinio
Noi Chin is a photojournalist based in Kuala Lumpur. He has been reporting for regional and international news outlets, independent publications, and also advocacy groups. His clients include Al-Jazeera, the Guardian, New Naratif, Svara, The New Humanitarian, and WWF.
Spotlighting bold voices each issue. Get to know the artists behind the lens and what drives their work.
Steven V-L Lee is a Malaysian freelance photographer based in London, UK. He began his photographic career as a documentary and travel photographer in the late 90’s when began writing travel related articles for magazines and journals. In 2000, he published his first coffee-table book titled Outside Looking In : Kuala Lumpur, which received the Asian Prize at PhotoCity Sagamihara Festival of the Image, Japan in 2007. Part of the collection is held with the City of Sagamihara National Photographic Archives. His commercial portraiture and fashion work has graced the covers of License! Europe, Country Club UK and Masterpiece and Asiana magazines.
Moses is a freelance videographer based in Malaysia. His work is a mixed of mostly film and digital medium, reflecting his fascination with the quiet beauty of everyday life — the overlooked details, the mundane rhythms, and the subtle sparks that often go unnoticed. Often inspired by soundtracks and music, his storytelling carries a cinematic mood, transforming ordinary moments into intimate and poetic narratives.
Shafwan Zaidon is a Malaysian photographer with extensive experience across photojournalism, documentary, and commercial photography. His work captures truth and nuance, whether on the frontlines of news or behind the scenes of a brand campaign. What remains constant is his passion for “painting with light to evoke emotion,” bringing depth and feeling to every frame he makes.
Meidiana Tahir is a photographer from Jakarta who strives to present compelling visual narratives through her honest and unique perspective. With an academic background in politics and an unbounded passion for photography, she uses these values as a cathartic medium to express her complex and noisy thoughts.
Selected works that captured our attention and deserve recognition beyond the pages of the zine.
