Sapna Khan
Photographer
Lahore, PakistanInfluenced by literature and the cinema, Sapna Khan's work focuses on narratives and storytelling in portrait, photojournalism, and editorial photography.
Hailing from a family of painters, writers, and poets, Sapna developed an appreciation of all forms of art at an early age. This ode to the arts is present in her photographs, forever echoing stories of wonder, wordlessly.
A journalism graduate of the University of Westminster, London, Sapna went on to attend the Spéos International Photography School in Paris.
She has exhibited her work at the ArtRooms Fair - Rome (2019), Emozioni in Mostra - Naples (2019), Spéos Gallery - Paris (2018), Art NouMillenni Gallery - Barcelona (2017), Art Baho - Barcelona (2017), the Brick Lane Gallery - London (2016), and Nairang Art Gallery - Lahore (2016).
The recipient of an Honourable Mention Award in the Tokyo International Foto Awards 2019 and five Honourable Mentions in the 2018 and 2016 International Photography Awards, her work has been published in Forbes magazine.
Sapna is currently based in Lahore, Pakistan and can be contacted for photography commissions and commercial and corporate photography projects in Pakistan and beyond.
Hailing from a family of painters, writers, and poets, Sapna developed an appreciation of all forms of art at an early age. This ode to the arts is present in her photographs, forever echoing stories of wonder, wordlessly.
A journalism graduate of the University of Westminster, London, Sapna went on to attend the Spéos International Photography School in Paris.
She has exhibited her work at the ArtRooms Fair - Rome (2019), Emozioni in Mostra - Naples (2019), Spéos Gallery - Paris (2018), Art NouMillenni Gallery - Barcelona (2017), Art Baho - Barcelona (2017), the Brick Lane Gallery - London (2016), and Nairang Art Gallery - Lahore (2016).
The recipient of an Honourable Mention Award in the Tokyo International Foto Awards 2019 and five Honourable Mentions in the 2018 and 2016 International Photography Awards, her work has been published in Forbes magazine.
Sapna is currently based in Lahore, Pakistan and can be contacted for photography commissions and commercial and corporate photography projects in Pakistan and beyond.
Work Experience
MULLENLOWE
Associate Creative Director
- Won Effie Award for 360° relaunch of Jumbo Junior biscuits
- Launched Happilac Paints CSR campaign across Pakistan
- Worked on nationwide 360° launch of NESTLÉ MILKPAK Low-Fat
- Launched Happilac Paints CSR campaign across Pakistan
- Worked on nationwide 360° launch of NESTLÉ MILKPAK Low-Fat
February 2018
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McCann
Creative Group Head
- Won Agency of the Year 2017 at CampaignAsia
- Following a nationwide campaign, Nestlé EveryDay surpassed its biggest competitor to become the market leader in the tea whitener category
- Worked on the nationwide relaunch of Maggi
- Following a nationwide campaign, Nestlé EveryDay surpassed its biggest competitor to become the market leader in the tea whitener category
- Worked on the nationwide relaunch of Maggi
May 2016
- January 2018
MULLENLOWE
Creative Manager
- Worked on 360-degree re-launch of NESTLÉ MILKPAK
- Part of core team of NESTLÉ NESVITA’s ‘Women of Strength’ nationwide ATL and BTL campaign
Notable clients included: Nestlé (MilkPak, Nesvita, Meethay, Corporate), Stylo Shoes, Nishat, Mitchell's.
- Part of core team of NESTLÉ NESVITA’s ‘Women of Strength’ nationwide ATL and BTL campaign
Notable clients included: Nestlé (MilkPak, Nesvita, Meethay, Corporate), Stylo Shoes, Nishat, Mitchell's.
August 2012
- August 2013
McCann
Senior Creative Manager
Formulating strategies, developing copy and concepts, and involvement in the production of ad films.
Prominent clients included Nestlé, Packages, Allied Bank, Pfizer, L'Oreal, KFC and Sony.
Prominent clients included Nestlé, Packages, Allied Bank, Pfizer, L'Oreal, KFC and Sony.
October 2011
- August 2012
Interflow Communications
Head of Copy
- Promoted to head of department immediately after probation period
- Helped launch Lays (PepsiCo) in Pakistan and was part of the team that increased their sale from 100 cartons annually to 160 million packs, ultimately leading it to become the number one snack brand in the country
KEY ACCOUNTS:
PEPSICO, TETRA PAK
- Helped launch Lays (PepsiCo) in Pakistan and was part of the team that increased their sale from 100 cartons annually to 160 million packs, ultimately leading it to become the number one snack brand in the country
KEY ACCOUNTS:
PEPSICO, TETRA PAK
May 2010
- October 2011
Deutsche Presse Agentur (dpa)
Photographer and Journalist (Consultant)
February 2020
- Present
Education
University Of Westminster
BA (Hons) - Journalism
2009
United Kingdom
Speos International Photography School
Postgraduate Diploma - Photography
- Studio Photography
- Photojournalism
- Image Management & Publication
- Computer Imaging
- Printing Techniques
- Essentials of Photography
- Photojournalism
- Image Management & Publication
- Computer Imaging
- Printing Techniques
- Essentials of Photography
June 2014
France
Languages
English (Fluent),
Urdu (Native),
Hindi (Fluent),
Awards
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (IPA)
Honorable Mention
2016
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (IPA)
Honorable Mention
2016
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (IPA)
Honorable Mention
2016
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (IPA)
Honorable Mention
2018
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS (IPA)
Honorable Mention
2018
Tokyo International Foto Awards
Honorable Mention
2019
Skills
Adobe Illusrator,
Adobe Lightroom,
Adobe Photoshop,
Corporate Photography,
Digitl Photography,
Fashion Photography,
Film Photography,
Image Retouching,
Landscape Photography,
Photo Editing,
Photography,
Portrait Photography,