The VANA Project - Our Vision

Our platform uplifts both emerging and established landscape and nature photographers, giving them a place to share their work, voice their stories, and earn from their craft.

My vision to showcase real-world art is more than just a gallery. I aim to build a community of like-minded people who can come together and share vision, creative power and joy!

Here, creativity isn’t just seen—it’s felt.

Not only am I passionate about building a community for us humans, I also want to give back to nature - the reason why VANA is even possible.

Without trees, we'd have no birds, no autumn leaves falling. Without trees, squirrels would have no place to store their nuts, cows have no place to cool off from the sun.

Trees are single handily the most important part of our eco-system, therefore they must be restored!

200+

Trees Planted Worldwide with Ecologi

Meet the Founder

So you're probably wondering who had this idea... that would be me,

Hi I'm Jazmine.

My love for photography began in the pages of National Geographic. As a child, I would wait eagerly for the latest issue to arrive at my grandmother’s house—those glossy, awe-inspiring images felt like portals into other worlds. Each month, I’d flip through them with wide eyes, captivated by the colours, the stories, and the power of a single frame to transport you somewhere new.

As much as I loved photography growing up, I couldn't afford my first camera- Nikon D300, until I was 20! It felt like magic in my hands. I was hooked. Photography became my favourite way to unleash moments of wonder.

Lock down, despite its challenges, gave me the rarest gift of all: time. With it came clarity. I wandered through nature reserves, offered free shoots to dog walkers (who, let’s be honest, are always up for a chat and a pic of their pet), and slowly began building a portfolio that felt like me.

Then reality came back. Like many, I chased stability: secure jobs, steady income, sensible routines. I love working for the Ambulance Service, but in doing so, each day I slowly tuck my creativity into the back pocket of “someday.”

Fast forward five years, and here we are. Photography still plays second fiddle to my full-time life—but the dream? It’s louder than ever. And now, I’m chasing it with open eyes and an open heart.

100s+

Opportunities for Creative Individuals

"I welcome you to join me on this journey—to create, connect, and prove that dreams don’t have to stay tucked away in childhood magazines. They can grow with us."

- Jazmine, Founder of VANA

By Summer 2026 we want to achieve:

1500+

Passionate Supporters Over Multiple Platforms