Vietnam Photography Workshops

Mekong Delta Vietnam Photography Workshop

This 7-day Mekong Delta Photography Workshop explores river life, floating markets, Khmer culture, fishing communities, temples, and rural landscapes across Southern Vietnam. Limited to six attendees, the workshop combines daily photography sessions, local access, and hands-on guidance from an experienced Vietnamese photographer-guide.

From Ho Chi Minh City to the waterways and traditional communities of the Mekong Delta, the focus is on photographing everyday life, working with natural light, and developing stronger images through practical guidance and feedback in the field.

Duration

7 Days

Starts

Ho Chi Minh City

Ends

Ho Chi Minh City

Difficulty

Easy

Group Size

Limited to 6 Attendees

Operator

Vietnam Photo Tours LLC

Key Locations

Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta · River life and local communities
Kien Giang & An Giang · Waterways, fishing life, and rural landscapes
Vi Thanh · Traditional markets and daily life
Soc Trang · Som Rong Pagoda and Khmer culture
Tra Vinh & Nha Mat · Temples, coastal communities, and fishing scenes
Can Tho · Floating markets and river trade

What to Expect

Daily photography sessions with hands-on guidance
Composition, natural light, and creative techniques
Documentary photography and visual storytelling
People and environmental portraits
River, coastal, and rural landscape photography
Photography of Khmer culture and traditional communities
Camera settings, lens selection, and field techniques
Image review and feedback in the field

What's Included

Experienced Vietnamese photographer-guide
Selected 5-star hotels and best available accommodation in remote areas
Private transportation with comfortable window seating
Three meals per day
All planned photography sessions and local arrangements
Site entry and photography model fees
Required tour permits and drone permissions where applicable
All applicable taxes and 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 meals, drinks, services, or special requests outside the planned program
Optional gratuities for drivers, local models, and support staff
Any expenses not specifically listed under What's Included

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

Arrival and hotel check-in, Ba Thien Hau Pagoda, local market and street photography, and city skyline at sunset

Ba Den Mountain at sunrise, Lady Buddha statue, rural farming life, traditional rice paper making, and local villages

Transfer to Long An, water lily fields, aquatic grass harvesting, local farmers, canals, and traditional wooden boats

Cham communities and traditional weaving, cow racing in Tri Ton, Ro Pagoda, and transfer to Hau Giang

Morning market in Hau Giang, transfer to Kien Giang, limestone cave, traditional fish-drying village, and rural life

Traditional fishing nets and net sewing in Bac Lieu, reclining Buddha in Soc Trang, transfer to Can Tho, and riverside sunset

Can Tho floating market at sunrise, return to Ho Chi Minh City, and workshop conclusion at Tan Son Nhat International Airport around 3:00 PM

What Photographers Often Ask

What lenses should I bring for the Mekong Delta Photography Workshop?

How do we photograph from moving boats?

What makes Khmer temples interesting for photography?

What lighting conditions can I expect in the Mekong Delta?

How do we access remote photography locations?

In Their Own Words

Ariana M.

Nov 2024

The An Giang province’s vast waterways were my favorite to photograph. You showed us the natural and cultural heart of the Delta perfectly. Thank you!!!

Sabrina M.

Nov 2024

The Can Tho floating market with boats weaving through misty waters was the most vibrant scene to photograph!!!

Katie L.

Nov 2023

Vi Thanh market’s vibrant chaos against the lush backdrop was the scene I loved most. Your leadership helped me frame nature and the Delta’s cultural soul in ways I never imagined. The locals were incredibly friendly. 5 star experience indeed!