Vietnam - The North Photo Tour.

The Tour.

Are you ready for an incredible photography tour of Northern Vietnam? Our carefully crafted journey provides a vibrant mix of cultural, landscape, and portrait photography opportunities, focusing on three main components: the dynamic streets of Hanoi, the breathtaking rice terraces, and the fascinating ethnic minorities of Ha Giang.

We begin our adventure in the heart of Old Hanoi, where you'll immerse yourself in the city's pulsating rhythm. Explore the bustling streets like a local, capturing the essence of daily life through your lens. From street vendors balancing their wares on traditional shoulder poles to the lively atmosphere of roadside eateries, every corner offers a new photographic opportunity.

From the urban excitement, we transition to the awe-inspiring landscapes of Ha Giang, a stunning region near the Chinese border that is a dream come true for landscape photographers. Here, you'll witness some of Vietnam's most spectacular scenery, with dramatic mountains, winding roads, and the iconic rice terraces that seem to defy gravity as they cascade down steep hillsides. We've thoughtfully timed our tours to coincide with the annual rice harvest, ensuring you can capture the rice terraces at their most colorful and photogenic. Imagine golden fields stretching as far as the eye can see, punctuated by the vibrant traditional dress of local farmers working the land.

Ha Giang isn't just about landscapes. This region is home to numerous ethnic minority groups, each with their unique customs and traditional attire. We've designed our itinerary to follow the local market circuit, providing you with authentic interactions and portrait opportunities. You'll meet hill-tribe people living their traditional lifestyles, from the flower Hmong with their vivid outfits to the Dao with their distinctive red headdresses.

During the tour, we'll visit ethnic minority villages, allowing you to capture intimate moments of daily life. We'll also explore flower fields, photograph the unique karst mountains, and visit an exquisite lake that offers perfect reflections for your landscape shots. With 54 ethnic minorities in Vietnam, cultural diversity is at the heart of our tour. We’ll have plentiful opportunities to interact with local people, whether in bustling marketplaces, quiet village streets, or terraced fields.

Led by Nathan, and accompanied by our trusted local guide who provides invaluable cultural insights, this tour is designed to help you capture the very essence of Northern Vietnam through your lens. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your photography while experiencing the beauty and diversity of the country.

Tuition.

On any of our tours, stunning photography is the name of the game, and our objective is for you to leave with a collection of images that you'll be proud to show off. Indeed, many of our past participants have gone on to win awards and competitions with photographs taken on our tours.

Nathan’s teaching approach is very hands-on, as he believes in learning by doing. He will guide you through technical challenges, provide artistic inspiration, and lead by example in approaching locals for great portraits. You'll be amazed at the striking and authentic images you'll be able to capture.

We also offer Lightroom workshops during our tours, where we cover workflow management and picture processing. We'll show you the tools to take your travel photography to the next level and provide tips on saving your pictures for various outputs like social media, e-books, and printing.

If this is your first tour with us, you can also join Nathan’s pre-tour workshop, designed to equip you with essential skills for travel photography. Covering technical competence, creative observation, and ethical responsibility with a focus on people and culture, this workshop is perfect if you’re new to travel photography or need a refresher. The workshop runs on the first day of the tour from around 1-5pm. Enhance your photography skills and capture breathtaking moments to treasure forever. Apply via our tour request form and prepare to take your photography skills to the next level.