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Vietnamese East Asian
Ao dai, silk-like restraint, lotus, flowers, soft backgrounds and a calm Vietnamese rhythm, suited to family gifts and meaningful visits to Vietnam.
Vietnamese East Asian · Old European · Famous painting inspired
Commission a portrait in Vietnam that feels like a painting
Chân dung như họa is a guided studio portrait experience in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. We photograph the real person, then shape the light, color, costume and finishing so the final image carries the feeling of a painting.
Visiting Vietnam soon? Contact us before your trip so the team can advise concept, wardrobe, schedule and price details in advance.
Manifesto
When one click can generate anything, we choose to slow down.
Chân dung như họa is where photography moves closer to painting. The camera and retouching tools are used as craft instruments, not as a quick filter.
The service focuses on two strong visual languages: Vietnamese East Asian restraint and old European portrait depth. A famous painting can also be used as a reference, then transformed into a portrait made for the person in front of us.
Commission directions
Choose an art language, then step into it as yourself.
This is not a color preset. Each direction changes wardrobe, composition, light, background, props and finishing, and the team can advise remotely before you book.
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Old European
Dark grounds, veils, frames, side light and the emotional depth of classical portraiture, made from your own studio session.
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Famous painting inspired
Start from a known painting such as Mona Lisa or Girl with a Pearl Earring, then translate the mood into your own portrait instead of copying the original.
Art reference library
Famous paintings as a starting point.
Some clients prefer a broad East Asian mood. Others want to name a painting directly. The reference library helps both paths become a clear brief before the session.
Vietnamese East Asian
East Asian portrait mood
A calm face, gentle hand placement, soft background, quiet fabric color and a silk-like feeling.
Vietnamese East Asian
Silk portrait feeling
For clients who like veils, ao dai, fruit, flowers, lotus and a slower, more reserved image.
Vietnamese East Asian
Artist at a low table
A more narrative concept with sitting pose, low table, brush, paper, curtain and deep warm color.
Old European
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Blue headscarf, pearl earring, dark background and the remembered glance of the original painting.
Old European
Classical European portrait
Deep background, loose hair, open shoulder line and soft classical portrait lighting.
Open reference
Mona Lisa and future paintings
A named painting can be discussed before booking so the team can confirm wardrobe, lighting and feasibility.
Real works
A small gallery made from real portraits.
The images below are real Chân dung như họa works, from Vietnamese East Asian mood to old European portrait styling.
Hand and process
From screen to material.
The screen shows only part of the story. A finished portrait can be prepared for digital delivery, canvas print or framed display after consultation.
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Material
Artistic roots
Cultural depth is the reason this exists.
The site explains why a portrait can borrow from Vietnamese East Asian painting or a famous European masterwork while still remaining a story about the person being photographed.
Reserved beauty with breathing space
Gentle lines, light fabrics, ao dai, lotus, silk feeling and calm composition help the sitter appear like a remembered presence, not an advertisement.
Chiaroscuro gives the face weight
Light is used to guide the eye, build volume and hold emotion. The face becomes the center, not just an object in good lighting.
A Vietnamese brand layer, not an overpromise
Deep browns, lacquer red, eggshell ivory and restrained gold give the experience a Vietnamese luxury tone without claiming every work is a physical lacquer painting.
Every portrait holds a story
Give your parents a portrait they never had.
Some people appear mostly in document photos, old wedding pictures or quick phone snapshots. A carefully directed portrait is a way to say: I want to remember you beautifully, while there is still time to look closely.
For the first time, I saw my mother as the main character in a portrait, not the person standing behind everyone else.
Commission a portrait
Three ways to commission, one handcrafted spirit.
Choose the visual direction you want to become: Vietnamese East Asian, old European, or a famous painting transformed into your own portrait. Prices are shown in VND; payment method, print/framing and any currency questions are confirmed during consultation.
Vietnamese East Asian
Most essential
6,800,000 VND
A refined Vietnamese-inspired portrait built around ao dai, scarves, lotus, flowers, silk feeling and calm composition.
Best for a mother, spouse, family member, overseas Vietnamese client, or visitor who wants a meaningful keepsake from Vietnam.
- 01 Vietnamese Eastern-inspired concept
- 01 finished digital artwork
- Remote consultation before booking if you are planning a Vietnam trip
- Guidance on wardrobe color, background and props
- Manual finishing in an East Asian portrait spirit
Available in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Session and delivery timing are confirmed after the team reviews your story and calendar availability.
Price is listed in VND. Canvas print, frame, extra finishing, delivery or payment details are quoted before production.
Old European
Recommended
8,200,000 VND
A more dramatic portrait direction using dark backgrounds, classical garments, angled light and an Old Masters-inspired feeling.
Best if you want a stronger classical painting mood, richer light treatment and two finished options to choose from.
- 01 old European portrait-style concept
- 02 finished digital artworks
- Remote consultation before booking if you are visiting Vietnam
- Guidance on dark background, light, wardrobe and color depth
- Can take inspiration from Mona Lisa or Girl with a Pearl Earring
Available in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The team confirms the calendar and delivery milestone after the visual direction is agreed.
Price is listed in VND. The added value is in the number of finished works and the deeper lighting, background and color treatment.
Famous painting inspired
Most personalized
9,600,000 VND
A personalized commission for clients who want one specific painting to become the starting point for a portrait.
Best if you already have a painting reference, want a gift with a stronger story, or need the team to check feasibility before you travel.
- Inspiration from a named painting or a broader East Asian/European mood
- 03 finished digital artworks
- Pre-booking concept review by email, Messenger or Zalo
- Research into composition, color, light and wardrobe based on the reference
Available in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The final milestone is confirmed separately based on reference complexity and team availability.
Price is listed in VND. The goal is not to copy the original one-to-one, but to translate its spirit into your own portrait.Studios and contact
Operated by Gạo Nâu, with real places and real people.
Chân dung như họa is a fine art portrait branch of Gạo Nâu Chụp Ảnh. Consultation, team scheduling, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City studios are handled by the same operating system, and international clients can start with remote consultation before choosing a date.
Hanoi studio
A warm studio in Hanoi for portraits, ao dai, family keepsakes and gift commissions.
- Address
- Commercial Hall, 3rd Floor, HH01 Meco Complex, Alley 102 Truong Chinh, Kim Lien Ward, Hanoi
- Getting there
- Easy by taxi, Grab or bus. Cat Linh metro station is about 10 minutes away on foot.
- Parking
- Free motorbike parking. Car parking is available within about 200 meters.
Ho Chi Minh City studio
The Le Van Sy studio serves clients in southern Vietnam with consultation, shooting space, wardrobe and props.
- Address
- 351/45 Le Van Sy, Nhieu Loc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
- Getting there
- Convenient by motorbike, car or Grab. Major bus routes are less than five minutes away on foot.
- Parking
- Spacious motorbike parking. Cars can use nearby parking lots.
Shared contact channels
International and local clients use the same Gạo Nâu contact team for concept, booking, payment and coordination. If you are outside Vietnam, send your travel dates or preferred contact channel first.
- Hotline
- +84 396 387 597
- Primary email
- [email protected]
- Consultation hours
- 08:00 - 20:00 daily, Vietnam time
Shared policy
Clear from reservation to delivery.
These policies are aligned with the Gạo Nâu photography system so clients understand booking, deposit, payment, privacy, delivery options and issue handling before committing.
Reschedule and cancellation
Clients can reschedule up to two times without extra fee. If the client cancels, the deposit is non-refundable because it reserves the team, time slot and concept preparation.
Force majeure such as weather, natural disaster, epidemic or events beyond control will be handled by rescheduling or refunding the deposit as appropriate.Reshoot and retouching
Gạo Nâu offers a free reshoot within seven days if the error is caused by the company, such as wrong concept, technical failure affecting the whole set, or wardrobe different from the confirmed agreement.
Requests outside the selected package are quoted separately.Payment and currency
Prices are displayed in VND. The studio accepts cash at the studio, bank transfer and supported digital wallets at the counter. A deposit of at least 30% confirms the appointment.
For international clients, payment method, currency questions and any print, frame or delivery cost are confirmed during consultation.Privacy
Booking information such as name, phone, email and service requests is used only for consultation, appointment confirmation, customer care and legal obligations.
Personal information is not sold, rented or shared with third parties outside the service scope.Complaint handling
Complaints are received by email, hotline or in person. The process includes receiving within 24 hours, checking, proposing a solution and carrying out the agreed solution.
Total handling time is up to 15 working days from receipt.
Operating company
GAO NAU PRODUCTION HOUSE JOINT STOCK COMPANY · Tax code 0318027638 · Representative: Cao Van Thang, Chief Executive Officer.
Start a portrait
Tell us who you want to remember.
Share a short story, your preferred art direction, where you are based and when you may be in Vietnam. The Gạo Nâu team can advise remotely before you book a studio session.