Vietnam Photography Workshops

Across Vietnam Photography Workshop

Across Vietnam is a 10-day small-group photography workshop from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, built around daily shooting, hands-on learning, and direct feedback. We photograph traditional crafts, village life, historic cities, people, wildlife, fishing communities, and coastal landscapes as we travel from North to South.

Limited to six attendees and personally led by Tran Tuan Viet, the workshop combines intensive field photography with two dedicated image review sessions. The goal is simple: photograph every day, make stronger creative decisions in the field, and leave with better images and a clearer approach to your photography.

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Prices in USD · Twin-share basis

Single Supplement: +$600

From $5,865

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Duration

10 Days

Starts

Hanoi

Ends

Ho Chi Minh City

Difficulty

Easy

Group Size

Limited to 6 Attendees

Mentor

Tran Tuan Viet

Photography Highlights

Traditional Crafts & Village Life · Incense making, bamboo weaving, soy sauce production, and rural communities
Hanoi Street Life & Color · Ceramic Mosaic Mural, historic streets, and everyday life
Imperial Heritage of Hue · Royal architecture, traditional portraits, temples, and candlelight
Lagoon Fishing Life & River Landscapes · Traditional boats, fishing nets, sunrise reflections, and lanterns
Rare Wildlife & Historic Architecture · Red-shanked douc langurs in Da Nang and lantern-lit streets of Hoi An
Traditional Fishing Life & Coastal Landscapes · Fishing villages, traditional boats, salt fields, and rocky coastlines
Sand Dunes & Cham Culture · Coastal sand dunes, Cham portraits, traditional pottery, and village life

What to Expect

Personal Guidance & Small Groups · Hands-on mentoring from Tran Tuan Viet, limited to six attendees for individual attention
Photography · Explore landscape, coastal, street, cultural, and portrait photography across diverse locations
Composition & Field Techniques · Improve camera control, lens selection, perspective, natural light, and timing
Visual Storytelling · Develop stronger visual narratives through observation, meaningful moments, and creative decisions
Image Review & Editing · Receive direct feedback on image selection, composition, RAW processing, and final presentation
Local Knowledge & Cultural Access · Explore traditional communities and carefully selected locations with expert local guidance
Premium Workshop Experience · Enjoy 5-star hotels, private vehicles with two seats per attendee, and selected dining featuring Vietnamese cuisine and Michelin-listed restaurants

Workshop Gallery

Selected photographs from workshop locations. Each day's itinerary is thoughtfully adapted to light, weather, and local conditions for the best photographic opportunities.

Itinerary

Incense Village photography, environmental portraits, return to Hanoi, welcome dinner, and workshop briefing

Hanoi Ceramic Road, colorful fabrics, traditional soy sauce making, and bamboo weaving village in Hung Yen

Water lilies and farmers at sunrise, flight to Hue, Imperial Citadel, architecture, and traditional portraits

Hue lagoon and fishermen at sunrise, Thanh Tien paper flower village, image review, temple candlelight, and flower lanterns

Hue abandoned water park, red-shanked douc langurs in Da Nang, Hoi An portraits, lanterns, and night street photography

Traditional Ro fishing nets at sunrise, net repair, transfer to Phu Yen, wooden bridge, coracle making, and coastal lagoon at sunset

Phu Yen fishing life and coastal photography, fishing communities, boatyards, and traditional craftsmen in Khanh Hoa

Salt farmers at sunrise, fishing-net repair, transfer to Ninh Thuan, shepherd and flock, and sunset in the dunes

Nam Cuong dunes at sunrise, Cham portrait session, traditional pottery, Cham elder portrait, transfer to Mui Ne, and sunset dune photography

Fishing village at sunrise, breakfast, final image review, transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, and end of workshop

What's Included

All planned photography sessions and local arrangements
Photography guidance and image review from Tran Tuan Viet
5-star hotels and resorts throughout the workshop
Private transportation with two seats per attendee
Three meals per day
One domestic flight and one private boat trip
Site entry, permits, and photography model fees
All taxes and applicable fees

What's Not Included

International flights to and from Vietnam
Travel insurance
Camera and photography equipment insurance
Personal expenses, including snacks and alcoholic beverages
Additional food, drinks, services, or special requests outside the planned program
Optional gratuities for drivers, local models, and other local support staff
Any expenses not specifically listed under What's Included

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In Their Own Words

Lauren R., USA

Jun 2026

This was an intense but very rewarding photography tour. The itinerary gave me a much deeper view of Vietnam than I could have arranged on my own, from village scenes and traditional crafts to coastal landscapes, fishermen, and local life. June was warm, so the early starts made sense and often gave us the best light. Viet was attentive, practical, and generous with his knowledge throughout the trip ❤️

Hayden S., USA

Jun 2026

A very comprehensive photography journey across Vietnam, with a good balance of cultural subjects, coastal life, portraits, and landscapes. June was hot in several places, especially in central Vietnam, but the early starts and carefully planned sessions helped us work in better light. I particularly enjoyed Hue, Hoi An, Phu Yen, and the salt field scenes. Thank you, Viet, for your patience, guidance, and for organizing access to so many distinctive locations.

Sofie M., Belgium

Apr 2026

This was a very good photography tour with access to scenes I would not have been able to arrange independently. I especially enjoyed the incense village, the fishermen, the salt fields, and the dunes near the end of the trip. The tour is quite active, with early starts and several transfers, so it is not a slow holiday. But for photographers who want variety and good planning, it is a worthwhile experience.