Vietnam Photography Workshops

Vietnam Autumn Photography Workshop

Vietnam Autumn is a 10-day small-group photography workshop through Northern and Central Vietnam, built around daily shooting, hands-on learning, and direct feedback. We photograph autumn landscapes, traditional villages, local culture, historic places, and everyday life in carefully selected locations and light.

Limited to six attendees and personally led by Tran Tuan Viet, the workshop includes guidance in the field and two dedicated image review sessions. The goal is simple: shoot every day, understand what works and what doesn't, and leave with stronger images and a clearer approach to your photography.

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Prices in USD · Twin-share basis

Single Supplement: +$800

From $7,900

Duration

10 Days

Starts

Hanoi

Ends

Da Nang

Difficulty

Easy

Group Size

Max. 6 Attendees

Mentor

Tran Tuan Viet

Key Locations

Hanoi & Hung Yen · Village life, traditional crafts, and street photography
Phu Tho & Long Coc · Tea hills, morning mist, and rural life
Mu Cang Chai · Rice terraces, harvest, and mountain landscapes
Hue · Imperial heritage, lagoons, temples, and portraits
Da Nang & Hoi An · Wildlife, fishing life, historic streets, and lanterns

What to Expect

Landscape Photography · Work with autumn light, mist, layers, scale, and perspective across tea hills and rice terraces
Culture & Daily Life · Photograph traditional villages, crafts, markets, local communities, and everyday life
Portrait Photography · Develop stronger portraits through light, expression, posing, perspective, and background control
Environmental Portraits · Create portraits that connect people with their work, culture, architecture, and surroundings
Conceptual Photography · Develop more intentional images through planned subjects, visual ideas, styling, and controlled composition
Aerial Photography · Explore patterns, geometry, scale, and seasonal landscapes from above where conditions and regulations allow
Composition & Light · Refine timing, focal length, viewpoint, layering, and use of natural light in changing conditions
Image Review & Editing · Receive direct feedback on selection, storytelling, composition, RAW processing, color, and final presentation

What's Included

All planned photography sessions and local arrangements
Site entry, permits, and photography model fees
Photography guidance and image review from Tran Tuan Viet
5-star hotels and best available accommodation in remote areas
Private transportation with two seats per attendee
Three meals per day
One domestic flight and one private boat trip
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

Itinerary

Orientation in Hanoi, Thu Sy bamboo weaving village, rural life photography, and welcome dinner

Fishing nets and fabrics, Ban Village soy sauce making, Hanoi street photography, and Ceramic Mosaic Mural

Water lilies at sunrise, Duong Lam village portraits, Long Coc tea hills at sunset, and overnight homestay

Long Coc tea hills at sunrise, Tu Le rice terraces and rural life, sunset shoot, and transfer to Mu Cang Chai

Mam Xoi sunrise, Mu Cang Chai landscapes and H'Mong culture, Horseshoe terraces at sunset, and image review

Return to Hanoi, flight to Hue, hotel check-in, and rest

Imperial City and traditional portrait session, Perfume River at blue hour, and candle-lighting photography

Hue lagoon at sunrise, fishermen and traditional boats, red-shanked douc langurs in Da Nang, and Hoi An at sunset

Coastal fish market, traditional fishing nets, Hoi An architecture at sunset, and lantern-lit streets at night

Final image review in Hoi An, transfer to Da Nang International Airport, and departure

Photos

Mu Cang Chai Rice Fields Vietnam Photo Tours

Waterlily Scene Vietnam Autumn Photo Tour Day 10 3

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is autumn such a rewarding season for photography in Vietnam?

What camera gear should I bring for the Vietnam Autumn Photography Workshop?

Do I need to be an advanced photographer to join this workshop?

What makes this workshop different from a standard Vietnam itinerary?

What happens if the weather or light conditions change during the workshop?

Customer Reviews

Alain Leon, Belgium

Oct 2025

Thank you, Viet, for an amazing trip. This is not a relaxing holiday, but it is a serious and rewarding photo tour. The best moments for me were the golden rice terraces, the lagoon scenes in Hue, and the evening photography in Hoi An. I would have liked a little more time for rest on one or two days, but the organization, transport, and access to photo locations were very good!

William Stark, USA

Oct 2025

A thoughtfully designed tour for photographers who want more than postcard locations. The route covered northern villages, autumn terraces, Hue's cultural heritage, and coastal life near Hoi An and Da Nang. The balance between landscape, people, and documentary-style photography was excellent. Viet's guidance was practical without being intrusive, and I appreciated the care he put into both the photography and the logistics. Thank you, Viet, for a memorable experience!!!

Jan Ng, USA

Oct 2025

I joined for the landscapes but came away with a much broader collection: portraits, village work, street scenes, artisans, fishermen, and aerial views. The itinerary was carefully arranged around sunrise and sunset, which is what made the trip valuable as a photographer. Hotels and meals were comfortable throughout. It is an intensive trip, but very rewarding if photography is your priority!