ABOUT | ANNICE LYN
ABOUT | ANNICE LYN
Annice Lyn is a Malaysian photojournalist with a background in architecture, using her photography to challenge societal norms and provoke conversations about power, humanity, and important social issues. She believes that photography transcends social boundaries to bridge gaps and connect people, while highlighting underrepresented communities and subjects through impactful images that inspire change. Her work spans from high-profile sports events to the Malaysia General Election and the 2022 Batang Kali landslide.
Having transitioned from a career as a national figure skater, Annice became the first Malaysian female photographer accredited for the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang 2018, raising the visibility of Malaysia’s ice-skating scene, and has since covered four Olympics—Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022, Paris 2024, while also being selected for the World Athletics Photography Workshop during the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest for young photographers.
As a former Canon EOS Youth Ambassador, Master and co-founder of Women Photographers Malaysia, Annice works to cultivate an inclusive culture in visual storytelling, with her work featured in global publications such as TIME, National Geographic, The New York Times; in April 2021, her image graced the cover of TIME’s "Climate is Everything" issue, showcasing an artwork by Red Hong Yi. Her advocacy for gender equality earned her a spot in Forbes 30 Under 30. In addition to her photography, Annice led and executive produced a groundbreaking campaign for Victoria's Secret, showcasing local talents in an all-female led production, and has worked with global brands such as L’Occitane en Provence, Xiaomi, Montigo, Porsche, and Apple Inc.
She founded Anntopia in 2015, a platform for her creative pursuits and has worked with the Associated Press in 2019 and signed with Getty Images, covering editorial, news, entertainment, and sports, including state visits. In 2024, she regularly works as a photographer with the United Nations (UN) and the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC).
Beyond photography, Annice enjoys spending time as a big sister, indulging in local delights and practicing Muay Thai. Passionate about storytelling through her lens, she remains open to assignments, project commissions, workshops, speaking engagements, and engaging conversations over matcha or coffee. Let's get in touch: hello@annicelyn.com
+ Photo courtesy of Khairul Imran
HONORS / AWARDS
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2022 AIPS Sports Media Awards | Photography Portfolio: 9th Place
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2018 Canon Malaysia EOS Youth Ambassador (2018 - 2022)
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2018 Prominent Alumni UCSI University (2018 & 2021)
SELECTED TALKS & LECTURES
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2024 ZafigoX Panel Talk on Creative Journeys: Travel as a Catalyst for Personal & Artistic Progress
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2024 Her Journeys: Mastering Phone Photography Workshop by Xiaomi x ZafigoX
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2024 Bursa Academy, Knowledge Centre: Harnessing the Power of Visual Storytelling in the Digital Era
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2024 Apple Inc Raya Activation in Malaysia, Instructor for iPhone Photography
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2023 Victoria's Secret T-Shirt Bra Campaign Launch, goes Behind-the-Scene Panel with Women Photographers Malaysia
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2023 Eslite Forum Rasa Talks: Women Stories Through the Lens
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2023 Apple Inc Raya Activation in Langkawi Malaysia, Instructor for iPhone Photography
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2022 “Documenting the Art of a Wayang Kulit” for National Geographic Asia in partnership with Xiaomi Asia
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2022 Canon Malaysia x ExposurePlus+ Photo, Photography Workshop
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2022 South China Morning Post: Women of Our Time
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2021 American Express WIN (Women Interest Network) Conference 2021 - How to Position Yourself for The Next Big Opportunity
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2021 KLAF: Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival - Architecture + Art
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2021 UCSI Scholar Enrichment Programme: "Finding your Passion & Purpose" Youth Development and Entrepreneurship
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2021 A Personal Narrative on Olympism, Photography Workshop
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2021 Capturing Olympic Moments: Olympism Series by the National Olympic Academy of Malaysia
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2021 Cendana Art Sharing Session: The Making of TIME's 'Climate is Everything' Cover
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2020 Faces of the Hearthlands, KL20X20 Artist Walkthrough, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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2020 'Her Perspective' An Observation of the Female Eye, Women Photographers Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, Malaysia
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2020 Women Street Photographers, a Dialogue by the Curator and Photographers, Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, Malaysia
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2020 Speaker as Canon Malaysia EOS Youth Ambassador
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2019 EOS-1DX Mark III Practical on-site test, Canon Regional, Singapore
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2019 Challenge the Norm: Women in Sports Photography, Photomania, Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, Malaysia
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2018 A Leap of Faith: Photographing Sports, Photomania, Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, Malaysia
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2018 Prominent Alumni Lecture Series, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2018 & 2021
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2018 Guest Lecturer, Faculty of Architecture, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2018
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2018 Guest Speaker, US Embassy, Malaysia 2018
EXHIBITION
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2024 Women Photographers Malaysia "Nature's Resilience" Group Photo Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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2023 Women Photographers Malaysia "Picturing Everyday" Group Photo Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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2022 Women Photographers Malaysia "Strength" Group Photo Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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2021 1000 Tiny Art Works, featuring 100 Artist Group Exhibition, Artist of SEA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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2021 Thank God It's Monday, Painting Photograph, the BackRoom, the ZhongShan Building, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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2021 Thank God It's Monday, Painting Photograph, Georgetown Festival, Penang, Malaysia
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2021 'Connection' by Women Photographers Malaysia Group Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, MalaysiA
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2020 Bridging the Distance: Documenting National Responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic, The Biddy's & Fergana Art, Publika Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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2020 HER. Perspective by Women Photographers Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, MalaysiA
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2020 Women Street Photographers Exhibition Finalist, Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, Malaysia
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2020 Faces of the Heartlands, KL20X20, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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2019 Women Street Photographers Exhibition Finalist, Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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2018 Harapan: An Exhibition on GE14 & the Malaysia Politics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2018
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2018 Creator of the Year 2018 Finalist, Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival, Malaysia
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2018 61 Years of Malaysia: Contemporary Art Exhibition, Malaysia Fashion Week, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia