Commission

Start with a short story

You do not need to know every detail yet. Tell us who the portrait is for, which art direction attracts you and when you may be in Vietnam.

Couple portrait suggested as a family keepsake

Three ways to start

Choose the path that matches why you are in Vietnam

Foreign guests do not all book for the same reason. Start with the door that fits your trip, family story or private art brief, then the team will recommend the right portrait direction.

Travel keepsake A portrait during your Vietnam trip

For visitors who want one meaningful image from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City instead of only casual travel photos.

Best for solo travelers, couples and culture-focused visitors with fixed travel dates.
Heritage gift A family or overseas Vietnamese keepsake

For a return-to-Vietnam moment, a gift for parents, or a portrait that carries ao dai, family memory and Vietnamese mood.

Best for overseas Vietnamese, families abroad and clients preparing a meaningful gift.
Private commission A bespoke artwork based on your reference

For clients who want a stronger art direction, Old Masters mood, or a named painting translated into their own portrait.

Best for collectors, interior gifts, milestone portraits and clients comparing a premium custom commission.

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.
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.

Monthly commission capacity

July 2026 accepts up to 30 portraits

The team limits bookings so there is enough time for concept advice, photography and manual finishing.

This month is open

Early in the month is the easiest time to choose consultation, concept and studio timing.

19/30 portrait slots remain
Capacity follows real consultation and production calendars. It is not a countdown promotion.

Book from abroad with clarity

Before any commitment, you can verify the basics.

The safest first step is simple: send your story, city and dates. The team checks feasibility, explains the package and confirms what is included before you decide.

Consultation starts before deposit or production commitment Real studios in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are listed with maps Public VND package prices are shown before extra print or framing quotes Artist and Gạo Nâu public profiles are available for verification

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.

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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.
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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.
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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.

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.

No deposit is needed at this step. If your email app does not open, contact us by Zalo, Messenger or direct email. You may enter an email address, WhatsApp-style number, Zalo number or phone number.