Bangkok Insider Photo Tour
Step off the tourist trail and get great photos of the real Bangkok in the company of a local professional photographer.
Bangkok: capital city of the Land of Smiles and dream location for photographers
Buddha statues gaze down on Bangkok from temples and shrines all around the city with a look of serene and enlightened calm. Bangkok is a modern metropolis boasting chic shopping malls, modern transportation and a love of 21st century technology. Yet the Buddha’s gaze defines the traditional heart of a city still very much aligned with traditional religious values.
It is impossible to define Bangkok in a few sentences but, despite first appearances, it is possible to find tranquility amongst the frenetic heart of the city, order within the city’s apparent chaos and, most importantly, photographic gems alongside the standard tourist fare.
As a photographer living in, photographing and writing about Bangkok, I’ve been able to discover locations that offer exciting photographic opportunities beyond the usual picture postcard views. To be fair, it isn’t difficult to find engaging photo opportunities in Bangkok, the people are wonderfully hospitable and the combination of traditional and modern architecture provides possibilities for photographers of all persuasions.
Even if your time in Bangkok is limited, you’ll still have an opportunity to capture some of the city’s magic with your camera.
The Bangkok Insider photo tour is more than just a guided tour of Bangkok’s many tourist attractions. It’s a hands-on guide to taking great travel photographs during which I share my experience and demonstrate a variety of techniques that have allowed me to produce award-winning travel images. Whether you’re an enthusiastic amateur or a seasoned professional, photographing in Bangkok will be a treat.
My Bangkok Insider photo tour is available as a half-day or full-day session, to fit in with your itinerary. If you would like to find out whether your time in Bangkok coincides with my availability then please complete the booking form below.
A photographer on a Bangkok Insider tour
Half-Day or Full-Day?
Photo tours of Bangkok can be arranged to meet your specific requirements but, weather permitting, the itinerary will usually include the following:
After meeting you at your hotel, we will take local transport to the Chao Phraya river and then a river taxi to the centre of Ko Ratanakosin. The river taxi provides a great way to orientate yourself in Bangkok and offers terrific photo opportunities.
We will visit a working fruit, flower and vegetable market. Partly outdoors and partly undercover, the market is photographically both challenging and rewarding and we will discuss the best approach to make the most of the variable lighting conditions.
We will walk through the local area, pausing to discuss and practice techniques that help to bring out the best of the photo opportunities that we find along the way.
The half-day tour concludes with lunch overlooking the river and a review of the morning’s photographs.
Wat Arun at sunset
A full-day tour continues with an optional visit to the nearby Grand Palace and Wat Pho, home to the giant reclining Buddha. However, for photographers who prefer to get off the beaten track we will walk beside Bangkok’s ancient canals and visit Wat Ratbophit, Romaninart Park and other locations rarely seen by tourists.
Our day concludes with dinner at a restaurant overlooking the Chao Phraya river and an opportunity to photograph the beautiful Wat Arun temple at sunset followed by a group review of the day’s photographs.
Price
The price includes being met at your hotel or guesthouse in Bangkok and being accompanied back at the end of the day together with all transport costs. The only additional expenses will be for your food and drink at lunch/dinner.
The Bangkok Insider Photo Tour has been specifically designed for small groups but larger numbers can be accommodated. Please use the enquiry form below to outline your requirements.
Half-Day Tour
1-2 people: $250 total
3-6 people: $100 per person
Full-Day Tour
1-2 people: $350 total
3-6 people: $200 per person
Book Now
So whether you’re a keen beginner or a serious professional, just complete the enquiry/booking form below. I will reply with confirmation of your booking if the date is available or a list of alternative dates. You will also receive a full itinerary including a list of what to bring on the day together with a PayPal invoice for 50% of the total cost. The remaining amount is payable at the conclusion of the tour, either in Thai Baht or US Dollars cash.
I am happy to customise the Bangkok Insider tour to meet your specific needs. One of the advantages of small group events is that we can be flexible to accommodate photographers with different preferences.
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Thank you for your interest. I look forward to welcoming you to Bangkok.
