There is far more to the temple complex than Angkor Wat. However it is iconic, and thats what most people want to see.  Here is a list of some basic tips for good light and timing to help you with your travels and photography at Angkor. The author came to Cambodia for it’s culture and people.. Photography tours became a…

    Angkor Thom photography tips Opening Hours 7.30-5.30 (although the roads in and out of here are open before sunrise and after sunset) Tripod restrictions – No (not at time of writing) The impressive city of Angkor Thom holds a delight for the photographer, it’s center being the iconic multi faced Bayon.  A host…

Opening Hours 7.30-5.30 Tripod restrictions – yes Located 40km north of Siemreap, Banteay Srey, ‘the city of the women’, is the best preserved temple in Cambodia. For this reason, the ‘lady temple’ sees many visitors, especially December to March. In High season, taking this temples popularity into consideration, the only time to visit for photography…

Opening Hours 7.30am – 5.30pm Tripod – no restrictions Located 4km north east of Angkor Wat within the archeological park, Banteay Kdei is a little gem of a temple. It dose not have the draw of the more popular temples making it less crowded and more relaxing. Banteay Kidei, built on a single level, is…

Opening hours – 7.30am – 5.30pm Ta Prohm, well known from the film Tomb Raider and Lara Croft played by Angelina Jolie. Due to the temples popularity, the best time to visit is early in the morning keeping ahead of the crowds, especially during high season, November through to March. Late afternoon can also sees…

Angkor Wat photography guide – Bayon Opening hours: 7.30am – 5.30pm Angkor Thom, the temple of 216 faces, second on most visitors list to Angkor Wat, a delight for photographers. Due to the temples popularity it gets quite busy during the day. Is’s on the common ‘small citcuit’ and ‘grand circuit’ used by many of…