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...

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,...