With over 15 years experience in the creative field, Man Sumarni is comfortable in both the digital and analog formats of photography. He uses his skills in photography and art direction to realize his clientele's visions and turn them into fully functional combination of art and commerce.
His relentless work ethic, can-do attitude, and professionalism boost his clients confident, satisfy their delivery deadline requirement, and turn them into repeat customers and reference allies. Man is able to take on high financial risk, confidential projects for large corporate clientele just as easily as he does with a one-person entrepreneur entity.
Man Sumarni is a Malaysian photographer who has been capturing stunning images of his homeland since the early 2000s. He is known for his unique style of photography, which combines traditional Malaysian elements with modern techniques.
Man Sumarni was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1978. He developed an interest in photography at a young age and began taking pictures of his family and friends. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Technology Malaysia where he studied photography and graphic design.
In 2003, Man Sumarni opened his own studio in Kuala Lumpur and began to focus on commercial photography. His work quickly gained recognition and he was soon commissioned to shoot for magazines, advertising campaigns, and fashion shows. His photographs have been featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Marie Claire.
In addition to commercial work, Man Sumarni also enjoys capturing the beauty of his homeland through travel photography. He has traveled extensively throughout Malaysia and Southeast Asia to capture stunning landscapes and portraits of local people. His photographs have been exhibited in galleries around the world including London's National Portrait Gallery and New York's Museum of Modern Art.
Man Sumarni continues to be an influential figure in the Malaysian photography scene today. He is passionate about inspiring others to explore their creative potential through photography and regularly gives lectures at universities across Malaysia.