Private Luang Prabang Photography Expedition
5-Day Cultural Photography Journey with Time Magazine Photographer Jonathan Taylor
Experience the Hidden Laos
Discover the mystical heart of Laos through your lens. Join internationally acclaimed photojournalist Jonathan Taylor for an intimate photography adventure through ancient temples, remote hill tribes, and timeless river life. Limited to 6 photographers, this tour provides unique access to authentic cultural experiences while mastering the art of visual storytelling.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Sacred City Introduction
- Afternoon: Welcome meeting and equipment review
- Golden hour shoot at Wat Xieng Thong
- Traditional market photography
- Sunset over Mekong River
- Evening: Night market documentation
- Welcome dinner and trip briefing
- Technical session: Low-light photography
- Overnight: Sofitel Luang Prabang
Day 2: Life Along the Mekong
- Pre-dawn: Document morning alms giving
- Traditional breakfast experience
- Mekong River journey
- Hill tribe village visits
- Environmental portraits
- River life documentation
- Sunset over Mekong
- Evening review session
- Overnight: Luang Prabang
Day 3: Mountain Communities
- Early departure to hill tribes
- Hmong village documentation
- Traditional craft photography
- Portrait sessions
- Mountain landscape techniques
- Cultural ceremonies
- Evening post-processing workshop
- Overnight: Luang Prabang
Day 4: Kuang Si Falls & Culture
- Dawn temple photography
- Journey to Kuang Si Falls
- Waterfall photography techniques
- Local community visits
- Traditional ceremonies
- Ethnic minority documentation
- Blue hour photography
- Overnight: Luang Prabang
Day 5: Personal Projects
- Sunrise shoot option
- Individual photo assignments
- Traditional craft documentation
- Rice whiskey distillation
- Silk weaving workshops
- Agricultural life
- Final portfolio review
- Farewell dinner
- Overnight: Luang Prabang
Photography Focuses
- Environmental portraiture
- Cultural documentation
- Landscape techniques
- Low-light photography
- Motion and water
- Street photography
- Storytelling through images
Professional Guidance Includes
- Daily technique workshops
- One-on-one instruction
- Post-processing sessions
- Story development
- Portfolio review
- Location guidance
- Cultural insights
What’s Included
- Professional photography instruction
- Boutique Guesthouse accommodation
- Private transportation
- Local guides
- River boat trips
- Village access
- Welcome dinner
- Daily breakfast
- Post-processing workshops
Photography Tour & Course Pricing
6 Nights / 5 Days Study & Tour
Includes: Accommodation, Transportation, Entrance Fees
Pricing Options
One person: £3,100 GBP
Each additional person if sharing: £750 GBP extra per person
Each additional person if not sharing £1,140 GBP extra per person
Accommodation will be in a boutique three to four star guesthouse.
Essential Equipment
- DSLR/Mirrorless camera
- Wide-angle to telephoto lenses
- Laptop with Adobe software
- Weather protection
- Comfortable walking shoes
Why Choose This Tour
- Led by Time Magazine photographer
- Authentic cultural access
- Small group experience
- Professional instruction
- Unique location access
- Cultural immersion
- Portfolio development
Transform your photography while experiencing the authentic heart of Laos
Contact Us for the next available dates: info@photographyschoolasia.com
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