This is our most common workshop. We usually include the iconic temples of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Bayon*, simply because thats what first time visitors want to see.
Capture Siem Reap’s Iconic Temples with a Professional Photography Guide
Standard temple tours are not what we are about, we try our best go beyond customer expectations. Tours are aimed to enhance your understanding of photography and are recommendable for amateur photographers upwards. We will guide you through the basics of camera settings and help you make better photographs whilst visiting the majestic sites of Angkor.
Please note that Angkor temple entry passes are not included in the tour price and should be purchased in advance via the official Angkor Enterprise portal.
Full day tour (customisable) includes:
- Angkor Sunrise (optional) – visit the iconic mirror pool for that memorable shot!
- Ta Prohm – the giant tree jungle temple.
- Time permitting, a remote lesser visited temple.
- A mid day break at your hotel to escape the mid day heat.
- Preah Khan, with its magnificent chambers.
- Bayon* / Angkor Thom golden hour at the giant faces temple.
Prices are for 1 or 2 persons private tour (price is for the tour, not per person), see below for workshop inclusions / exclusions. No hidden extras. We may be able to accommodate additional persons, please ask.
Please note. The Angkor park is a main tourist attraction and attracts millions of visitors each year, all wanting to see the main iconic structures. While we do our best to avoid the crowds, it is inevitable that some places will be busy. Workshops are fully flexible to suit customer requirements.
* Restoration work on Bayon, centre of Angkor Thom means the upper floor with giant Bodhisattva faces is still closed. Rumors are it will open soon. Alternative locations will fill this end of tour location.
Target Photographic Itinerary Highlights
- Angkor Wat Reflection Pools: Perfecting symmetry during iconic sunrise.
- Ta Prohm Jungle Ruin Composition: Silk-cotton tree roots climbing ancient stone walls away from tourist crowds.
- Bayon Temple Face Portraiture: Late afternoon lighting on the giant stone Bodhisattva faces.
★★★★★
“I highly recommend!”
— PETER, UK
| Workshop Duration | Base Rate (1-2 Pax) |
|---|---|
| 1/2 Day Angkor Iconic Without Sunrise | $100 |
| 1/2 Day Angkor Iconic With Sunrise | $120 |
| Angkor Iconic Full Day (Sunrise to Sunset) | $200 |
| Optional Transport Add-on: Tuk-Tuk | +$20 Half / +$30 Full |
| Optional Transport Add-on: A/C Car | +$30 Half / +$50 Full |
* Rates cover your entire private party up to 2 participants. Angkor Archaeological Park entry passes are excluded and purchased directly at the gate.
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Siem Reap Photography Expedition Profile
Our tailored private photography workshops are meticulously structured to navigate around common tourist traffic blocks within the Angkor Archaeological Park. By synchronizing precise seasonal golden hour timings with alternative, lesser-known entry gates, we ensure unobstructed field access to the region's most iconic sandstone architecture.
Field tuition focuses heavily on managing complex high-contrast dynamic ranges during Angkor Wat sunrise sessions, balancing exposures amidst deep jungle ruins like Ta Prohm (The Tomb Raider Temple), and isolating macro details on the carved stone relief faces at Bayon Temple. Workshop itineraries are fully adaptable to support both mirrorless camera platforms and smartphone travel photography configurations.
Includes:
- Transportation to and from your accommodation
- Full guiding & tuition with a professional photographer
- Free water throughout the day
- A wealth of local knowledge on Cambodia and surrounding countries
- Free tripod hire
Excludes:
- Your entrance ticket
- Food & drink, although cold water is supplied.
- Camera gear (although if there’s something you need please ask)
★★★★★
“Knows the best locations away from the crowds!”
— Mike, Ireland
★★★★★
“Thanks Darren!”
— ian & alina ireland
We will guide you through the basics of camera settings and help you make better photographs.
Going beneath the surface: Our Angkor Iconic Photography Tour takes you off the standard tourist paths and into hidden architectural wonders like the inner walls of the Terrace of the Leper King.