Motion Robot for biolapse – coming soon!
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Making tofu skins, a photographers delight, the Kingdom of Wonder.
Tofu skins, a popular soy product of South East Asia and beyond, used in soups, stir-fries, and dim sum, still made by traditional processes. This wonderful family run business found deep in the Khmer country offers us photographers a magical subject, light and composition. I’m not a tofu eater, but I’m sure this smoky process…
Ultimate Photographer’s Guide to Prek Toal & Tonle Sap village culture
Visits to the Tonle Sap are usually a few hours, focused around a boat trip into sunset. On our private Floating Village Culture Tour, we go much further. We get you directly to the action at the perfect time for optimal light. From moody interiors and soft afternoon light to exclusive overnight safaris, we go…
Mastering the Night: From the Iceland Aurora to Night Photography at Angkor temples!
Iceland Photography Trip Photographing the Aurora borealis had been a distant dream of mine. Im located in Cambodia and certainly not getting a western wage. Northern countries are some distance and fairly pricey to visit. The aurora has a 11/12 year cycle, peaking around 2024-26. I had a trip planned to the UK around…
Kampong Chhnang, home of the golden clay mountain
Kampong Chhnang (translation: port of pottery), famed for it’s golden clay & potteries has more to offer for the passing tourist and photographer, with a vibrant floating Vietnamese village and a colourful night market. It’s distance from the capital makes for an excellent side trip, overlooked by the masses. While Kampong Chhnang’s potteries, floating village…
The Photographer’s Guide to Banteay Chhmar: Ancient Ruins Without the Crowds.
Banteay Chhmar is an iconic Angkorian temple located in northwest Cambodia, roughly 160 km from Siem Reap. For serious travel photographers, this site is an absolute dream. The complex boasts features incredibly similar to the main Angkor Archaeological Park—including galleries, intricate reliefs, expansive barays, and blooming lilies—but without the tourist crowds and stricter controls. Why…
Preah Khan Kampong Svay, the unseen Angkor
I’ve revisited Preah Khan Kampong Svay recently doing research for a multi day photography workshop. It’s a magical place. Historically this place has been difficult to get to. Over time the dirt roads have improved. Now, roads are mostly sealed. This development may open up the sight to tourism. Still, it takes an effort to…
Kleng Ek Cambodia’s Kite Festival
Kleng Ek, Cambodias kite festival is held annually around December, the coolest and windiest month. Kite flying in the Kingdom has its place in Khmer folklore. Historically it is said that a Khmer was imprisoned by a Chinese King. He then created and flew a kite that made an eerie sound. This frightened the King…
Battambang, the Kingdom’s rice bowl.
Battambang is well known for it’s main tourist attractions such as the bamboo train, Wat Banan and Phnom Sampov with it’s spectacular bat display. However, the city has a more to offer for us photographers, from local cottage industries, wonderful French Chinese architecture to the many buddhist monasteries along the Sangker river. A great place…
Rainy season is green season, the best time to visit Angkor!
Rainy season brings out the best in the Angkor temples especially for the photographer. From moody storm clouds to soft side light of the setting sun, there is plenty on offer for photographers and tourists alike. Even the simplest footpath can come alive with colourful moss, becoming a subject of its own. Majestic moss…