Meet Kathy Tran, a Dallas-based photographer with a passion for life and capturing slices of it through her lens, with over 15 years of experience in the field. Photography has been her only job, and she brings a wealth of experience to each project. With a versatile range of photography styles, Kathy has had the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, including notable publications such as Dallas Observer, D Magazine, Advocate Magazine, Eater, Plano Magazine, Billboard, Entertainment, and Bloomberg.

“It’s not photography that I love, it’s LIFE that I love.”

  • Kathy's photography is a reflection of her personal story, her love for life, and her dedication to capturing the beauty of the world around her. She is a versatile photographer, with experience in food and beverage, portraits, interiors, journalism assignments, editorial, commercial projects, branding, events, weddings, and street styles. Kathy is easy to work with and is known for her professionalism, positive attitude, and timely delivery.

  • She is a Vietnamese-American photographer whose passion for capturing life's moments has been inspired by her family's unique journey to America. Kathy's grandfather fought alongside Americans in the Vietnam War and was granted the opportunity to move his family to the US. Growing up, Kathy was the first-born Vietnamese-American in her family. She was then adopted by her elementary school counselor at 14. Since then she has blended her Asian and American families together.

  • She is a small but mighty woman with a big personality. In her free time, she loves to thrift and constantly evolve and decorate her vintage modern dream home/photo studio with her sidekick 5lb Chihuahua named Koko. She enjoys spending time with her family and closest friends, or hosting personal creative and wellness events at her studio. With a passion for connecting with the community and spreading positivity, she feels blessed to have her partner, Daniel Rockey, who writes her daily love letters on his cherished typewriter collection. With so much love and passion in her life, she is dedicated to capturing and sharing the beauty of life through her photography, and sharing her experiences with the world on the internet.

  • Kathy has a couple of unique hobbies and collections. She is an avid collector of vintage cameras, owning a vast collection of over 120, which she proudly displays. Additionally, she has an extensive collection of cheeseburgers that could rival any burger joint.

These personal endeavors, born from ambition, commitment, and a love for documentation, bridge the gap between her work and her aspirations. A passionate scavenger of intriguing subjects, Kathy seeks to understand herself and document life's captivating moments.

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Meet Kathy Tran:
The Photographer Behind The Lens


Excited to step in front of the camera and share a glimpse of my life behind the lens. Join me as I share my passion, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Contact me

Hey! If you have any questions please feel free to shoot me an email at kathy@kathytran.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Kathy Tran
@kathytranx + @kathytran.eats + @kathytran.love

Dallas, Texas - Available for travel