Asia Travel Photography

Vietnam Photo Tour: Five Photographers, Five Trajectories, One Market

Every year, during our Vietnam photography tour, we return to the same local market in the mountains of northern Vietnam. It is one of those places we keep coming back to, not because it is a famous tourist attraction, but precisely because it...

Why We Have Three – and Soon Four – Photography Tours in Cambodia

When people think about Cambodia, one place usually comes to mind first: Angkor Wat. And for good reason. Angkor is extraordinary. But after more than 20 years of living, working and photographing in Cambodia, we know that Cambodia is so much more...

Cambodia Photography Workshop 2026: Through the People We Meet

After three fantastic Cambodia photography workshops in 2025 and early 2026, with five photographers joining us in August, five in November and three in February, we were excited to start another year of travelling through Cambodia with our...

Light vs Moment in Photography

Silence in the Tian Shan Mountains (A reflection in Light vs Moment in Photography) This morning, I stepped away from my camera for a moment and sat with a tea high in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, in the heart of the Tian Shan. No framing. No...

Kyrgyzstan Photography Workshop: We do it differently

There are places that impress you immediately. Kyrgyzstan is one of them. Within hours of leaving Bishkek, the city fades behind you and the landscape begins to unfold. Vast green valleys stretch towards snow-capped mountains. Horses roam freely...

A Prison Reinforced My Approach to Cropping in Photography

A Memory I Didn’t Expect to Come Back First Some photography assignments stay with you because of the images.Others stay with you because you are still slightly surprised you made it back outside. Photographing inside a prison was one of those....

Will AI Replace Photographers? Why Travel Photography Is Different

Why Authentic Experience Will Matter More Than Ever In recent conversations, I often hear the same question: “Are you not afraid of AI replacing photography?” It’s a fair question. At first glance, AI already appears capable of producing images...

The Soul of Travel Photography

Travel Photography Ethics: Staged Images, Workshop Culture, and the Crisis of Authenticity First, I would like to thank Justin Mott for helping reopen an important and necessary discussion about honesty in travel photography. I would also like to...

Beyond Angkor: Why Travelers Fall in Love With Cambodia

When people think of Cambodia, one image usually rises above all others: the majestic temples of Angkor. And yes—Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm are extraordinary wonders of Khmer architecture that belong on every bucket list. They attract millions...

Photographing the Last Nomads of Kyrgyzstan

Why This Is a Photo Adventure — Not a Holiday There are two kinds of travel photographers. The first kind likes infinity pools, rooftop cocktails, and asking the hotel receptionist if the avocado toast is organic. The second kind willingly spends...

Best Of Laos – The Beauty of Slowness

Jan 8, 2026

Laos moves at its own pace. During our Laos photography workshop, time softened. Silence became a guide, and observation replaced urgency. This selection brings together ten images of street and portrait photography shaped by stillness. Subtle...

Best Of Cambodia – Portraits Between Memory and Light

Jan 3, 2026

Cambodia reveals itself through layers — of history, resilience, and gentle humanity. During our Cambodia photography workshop, we wandered through streets, temples, and villages where photography felt less like an action and more like a...

Best Of Our Long Photography Workshops

Jan 2, 2026

January is a pause. A moment to look back before moving forward. At the beginning of this new year, we invite you to follow a visual journey shaped by people, places, and shared experiences. Throughout January, we are publishing a series of seven...

Growing with the Wind: A Little Nomad Girl in Ladakh

Jan 1, 2026

I first met her when she was three, bundled in colorful layers against the chill of the Ladakhi plateau, chasing goats across the windswept fields alongside her nomad family. Even then, her curiosity and joy were impossible to miss, a spark as...

Black Tears: How to Tell a Powerful Story in Travel Photography (Step-by-Step)

Dec 21, 2025

Travel photography is not only about beautiful places and dramatic light.At its most powerful, it is about telling human stories with meaning. On our travel photography workshops, we don’t focus on “only” collecting images. We teach photographers...

Private Photo Workshop in Cambodia: A Photography Tour Clients Keep Returning To

Dec 16, 2025

Some photographers travel once.Others return again… and again… and again. We’ve just completed an immersive 14-day Private Photo Workshop in Cambodia, once again with long-time returning clients. When photographers repeatedly choose the same...

Beyond Angkor: The People of Cambodia – The Video

Nov 27, 2025

Beyond Angkor, the Video Cambodia is beyond Angkor. Sometimes a country can be explained with words.But Cambodia, its warmth, its people, its spirit, can only be felt. Most travelers come for Angkor, drawn by the ancient stones of Angkor Wat,...

From Angkor Wat to Kuang Si Waterfall

Oct 19, 2025

Some travelers don’t just visit — they become part of the story.That’s "Tan" Hector and Dorothy — or Dorrie, as she’s affectionately known — our adventurous duo who somehow turn every destination into a comedy of travel miracles, misadventures, and...

Laos Photography Workshop: Where Baw Pen Nyang Is Your New Mantra

Oct 4, 2025

So, you’re thinking about a photography workshop? Excellent! But are you really ready? Because if you’re picturing serene landscapes and flawless travel shots, let me introduce you to the Laos Photography Workshop. Here, it’s all about the candid,...

Through your Eyes: Cambodia Photo Workshop 2025

Sep 28, 2025

From 18 to 29 August, we had the joy of running our Cambodia Photo Workshop with five incredible photographers - each with their own story, style, and perspective. More than just a trip, this journey became a collaboration: Cambodia revealed itself...