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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Shooting these divine dancers would be the envy of many photographers. Add a young princess and the majestic setting of Angkor Wat, you are in celestial heaven. How it happened. I’ve been working on a photography project with photographer James Mills, for a while now. By chance James met Chhoem Sakada, a Khmer actor, who…
Sambor Prei Kuk, a small temple complex, 3 hours from Siem Reap, 30 min north of Kampong Thom, Dates back to 7th century. With it’s red brick structures and forest location, this sanctuary offers a completely different environment to that of Angkor for photographers. About There are three groups of temples with varying degrees of…
While Angkor Wat and the giant smiling stone faces of the Bayon at the center of Angkor Thom are globally famous, they are not the only divine characters anchoring these ancient walls. Visitors to the Angkor Archaeological Park will quickly notice an abundance of exquisite sacred female dancers, known as devata or guardian angels, carved…
Cambodia’s building boom fuelled by property speculation, coupled with increased wealth of locals and their ability to build homes adds to demand for building blocks, keeping villagers busy in factories across the nation. Workers are drawn from around the country to work, often moving with their families. It’s team work, from small family run sites…