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In November of 2023 I was running my first photography tour in the central Highlands of Vietnam. I had been visiting this area previously but never at that time of the year, during the coffee harvest. I expected great coffee harvest photo opportunities, as well as coffee drying. But I didn’t expect to encounter such…
Read MoreFor the 4th edition of my Sri Lanka photography tour, I had the pleasure of welcoming 6 participants through this beautiful country. I have to say I am loving Sri Lanka more and more. It is like a very smooth India: lots of great photo opportunities but much more chilled, and of course with incredible…
Read MoreAre you interested in joining one of the Pics of Asia photography tours in Asia? Do you want to find out more about what these photo tours and workshops are about? This article is for you. Article Summary: I know some of you are busy, and I tend to write a bit too much… so…
Read MoreAh, the world of photography – where the line between candid images and artfully contrived scenes grows increasingly hazy. It’s as if the debate about staged photos and their place in photography competitions never quite loses its lustre. But wait, we’ve got another gem to share: the revelation of a prize-winning staged photograph in yet…
Read MoreIf you have read my previous newsletter, I was announcing a change of itinerary for the Classic North Vietnam photography tour I have been running for over 7 years. This change happened as I brainstormed with my friend Regis Binard from Asia Travel Photography. As we planned and built our photography tour in North Vietnam,…
Read MoreExtracurricular activities play a crucial role in the holistic development of international students, offering them unique opportunities to explore new interests and cultures beyond the classroom. Among these activities, photography tours stand out as an exceptional option for fostering creativity and storytelling. In the vibrant and culturally rich landscape of Vietnam, photography tours are not…
Read MoreAfter almost 10 years of running this classic photo tour in North Vietnam, I have updated the itinerary. I know what you are thinking: how can I update this tour when it is already perfect? Well, I have found better this year! Adding 2 extra days to take the time to explore gorgeous areas and…
Read MoreHave you never heard me talking about running a photography tour in Ladakh? That is because my trip to Ladakh was a family holiday! Between two photo tours in Asia, I decided to take my family to a place that looks very different from our home of Hoi An. The Himalayan mountains of Ladakh were…
Read MoreAnd it’s a wrap! I just ended the first edition of my “North Vietnam Reflections” photo tour, like yesterday! And once again we went and captured some incredible images of these stunning locations. As usual, I am preparing a tour report so you can see the detailed itinerary if you consider joining this tour. North…
Read MoreI have finally launched my online photo gallery. After over 15 years of taking photos in Asia, I have narrowed a selection of my favourite images (thanks to your help again!). And they are now available for purchase in this new online gallery. As you know I used to have my own photo gallery in…
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