Asia Travel Photography

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...

Uzbekistan Photography Workshop: Beyond Staged Photography and Into Real Life Along the Silk Road

There are photography tours where everything is prepared in advance for the camera. The smiling old man sitting perfectly in the light.The artisan repeating the same gesture ten times a day for different groups.The “authentic portrait” recreated...

The Unexpected Photography Upgrade I Didn’t See Coming

This morning started like a completely normal day. Coffee.Camera bag.A quick look at a few photos from the previous shoot. And then I noticed something strange. One of the photos looked a little soft. Not terribly soft. Just… slightly blurry. So I...

North India Photography Workshop: The Next Chapter After Cambodia

The horn of a rickshaw cuts through the morning air. A tea seller pours steaming chai into small glasses while the smell of spices drifts through the street. A cow calmly walks between cars and bicycles as if traffic simply didn’t exist. Welcome to...

Cambodia Photo Tour – From Angkor Wat to Human Stories

Big hugs to our driver Sochea at the new Phnom Penh airport. Every photography workshop ends quietly. Suitcases roll away, cameras disappear into bags, and people who were strangers two weeks earlier suddenly feel like old friends. Fourteen days...

35mm vs 50mm on Full Frame: Why the 35mm Lens Rarely Leaves My Camera

Every photographer remembers that question. “Which lens should I buy?” This article exists thanks to Judy, who asked me exactly that. I have to apologize, Judy—I took far too long to finally write this article, but here it is! It’s a question I...

Cambodia Photography Tour – August 2023 –

Dec 17, 2023

Hello there, fellow travelers! Let me tell you about the August 2023 Cambodia Photography Workshop with an itinerary bis. I mean, who doesn't love a good photography workshop, right? And when it's in Cambodia, you know it's gonna be amazing! Last...

What about a Photo Tour in Ladakh?

Dec 10, 2023

Alessandro Vannucci here, the slightly less talkative half of the dynamic duo at ATP (Asia Travel Photography or Adventure Travel Partners). Now, let me start off by saying that when my partner Régis posted last week about our upcoming Uzbekistan...

Get Ready for the Ultimate Uzbekistan Adventure: A Photography Workshop with a Twist!

Dec 3, 2023

Hey there, fellow wanderers and photography enthusiasts! Buckle up, because I've got some exciting news to share with you. It's time to dust off your cameras and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as we embark on an unforgettable journey...

New Cambodia Photo Tour with PicsofAsia!

Nov 26, 2023

Hey there, photography enthusiasts! I have some exciting news to share with you today, but before I dive into it, let me just say that I am terrible at taking pictures. Seriously, every time I try to capture a moment, it ends up looking like a...

How to choose your Photography Workshop?

Nov 22, 2023

Are you a travel enthusiast and a photography lover? Then why not consider the experience of a photo tour or workshop? These trips are normally organized by photographers for photographers, but beware of the pitfalls so as not to be disappointed....

What Kind of Travel Photographers are you?

Nov 19, 2023

Are you tired of seeing the same photos on Instagram again and again? Those photos of people pretending to be “travelers”? You know the ones I'm talking about - the perfectly posed shots of that old fisherman with his cormorants (in China, the...

ATP is turning 10!

Nov 12, 2023

Hey there, photography enthusiasts! We have some exciting news to share with you all. It's time to put on your party hats and grab your cameras because Angkor/Asia Travel Photography (ATP) is turning 10! Woohoo! Can you believe it? It feels like...

Join Us for an Epic Photography Adventure!

Nov 5, 2023

Hey there, fellow photography enthusiasts! We have some exciting news to share with you all. Let me first tell you about my first photography tour in Vietnam with Etienne. It was absolutely fantastic! Etienne whom? Sorry, I forgot to introduce...

Angkor Photography Tours and Photoshoots in High Demand!

Oct 29, 2023

Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Because we certainly are! After months of exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Uzbekistan, Ladakh, Vietnam, and Cambodia, we are thrilled to announce that the high season has finally arrived in Siem...

Capturing the Magic: Our 25 Favorite Images from our Photography Workshop Tours

Oct 26, 2023

Welcome to our very first blog post from Asia Travel Photography, showcasing the incredible moments we captured during our photography workshop tours in Cambodia, Vietnam, Ladakh, Uzbekistan, and Laos. After a long wait, the world finally reopened,...

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