Hey, I’m Kannika.

I’m based on Ngunnawal Country (Canberra), working with brands, creatives, and individuals across Australia and beyond - creating imagery that’s tell stories + personal, and built to mean something.

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My story:

Born and raised in Thailand :)

I remembering catching a 2-hour journey bus from my little hometown (Kanchanaburi) to buy my first camera at a bus stop in Bangkok from a stranger. I saved up and paid it for 2,000 THB (~$95 AUD). I had so much fun taking pics of things around me as a kid and kinda fell in love with it.

Moved to Perth after high school and lived there for 8 years + didn’t have much time taking pics anymore but always love that good damn light and shadow wherever I went. Australia was kinda new to me and growing up there by myself was def something I had to focus on esp being a uni student whom English wasn’t my first language.

Fast forward, I am here in Canberra and the city is what makes me start photography again + i love travelling to different regions/countries (Canberra is such a convenient location to go around - sorry, WA!)

I think the privileges of being a Thai girl living here makes me appreciate what it’s like being surrounded with different cultures and experience diversities. And you know what, photography tells so many stories when I capture them and I absolutely damn enjoy it!

So here is my story! I’ve been behind the lens ever since

What I do:

I shoot creative branding, portraits, and travel content - for businesses, artists, and people who value intentional design and a strong visual identity.

Every project is a chance to create something useful and meaningful — not just content for content’s sake, but work with purpose and personality.

What guides me:

Less performance, more presence.
Photography that feels like you, not a Pinterest board.
Structure meets spontaneity.
And a deep respect for light, space, and human connection.

A few things I’m into:

☕ Strong coffee
🏂 Snowboarding when I can escape the desk
📚 Good books and better conversations
💪 Competitive bodybuilding (yes, really)
📸 Quiet moments that say more than words