I’m Chir Yan and I am a visual storyteller.

Born and raised in Malaysia, I grew up with a camera in one hand and an obsession for hunting fun, fleeting moments. But life, I’ve learned, isn’t just lightness—it’s a tapestry of joy, surprise, sadness, and everything in between. These emotions don’t fracture us; they make us whole. That realization changed everything. Now, I don’t just capture moments—I frame emotions and stories, turning the ephemeral into cinematic poetry.

I still chase this obsession because images transcend language. If my work can whisper to strangers across the oceans—if it makes someone think, “I’ve felt this too”—then I’ve done what I came here to do.