Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Vietnam with Photo Art Stories of VIETNAM by South- African photographer Lavonne Bosman. Through her keen eye and signature use of a 50mm lens - encouraging a physical closeness and intimate perspective - Bosman captures life as it unfolds, raw and unposed. Each frame is like a small stage, a reflection of her background in Theatre studies, where the interplay of light, movement, inspiring backdrops and human presence create a visual narrative.

Rather than showcasing the well-trodden landmarks, this collection reveals Vietnam’s everyday moments and spontaneous portraits - from Hanoi's Old quarter, winding alleyways and bustling markets at dawn to remote mountain villages in the North, where traditional ways of life persist.

The carefully considered exposure and lighting give her colors a painterly quality, evoking the depth and texture of a drawing rather than a typical photograph.

Driven by an urgency to preserve fleeting memories and atmosphere in a rapidly changing world, this book is more than a collection of images - it is a timeless visual story, capturing Vietnam in its most natural, authentic essence.