Etienne Bossot 8/25/26 Etienne Bossot 8/25/26

Is This Photo Really Yours? A Question About Travel Photography Today

Ever seen a travel photo online and had the strange feeling you'd already seen it before — same pose, same light, same grandmother in the same doorway? That's not a coincidence. It's a whole style of photography built on repeating what already works. So is it still travel photography, or something else wearing its clothes?

Etienne Bossot 8/18/26 Etienne Bossot 8/18/26

Balance in Photography Composition: A Fresh Take on People Photography

Chaos is the norm on the streets of Asia, but that doesn't mean your images have to feel chaotic. Stop taking messy snapshots and start telling compelling stories. Discover how to use visual weight, understand v isual gravity, and master both symmetrical balance and the dynamic tension of asymmetrical balance—even when the scene changes in a split second. In this no-nonsense guide, field-tested from Dhaka to Hoi An, I break down the real science of balance in photography, moving far beyond textbooks and into the raw reality of people photography in Asia.

Etienne Bossot 7/15/26 Etienne Bossot 7/15/26

The library of fake travel photos in Asia

Candlelit monks in Bagan. Fishermen throwing nets over their heads outside Hoi An. Flying chickens in Indonesia. If you've scrolled travel photography online, you've seen these images a hundred times — and for good reason: most of them are staged. Here's the first library cataloguing the most-faked travel photos across Asia (and a bit of Africa), country by country, with the common-sense tells that give them away.

Etienne Bossot 3/18/26 Etienne Bossot 3/18/26

The Best of Central Vietnam: A 2026 Photography Tour Summary

Another successful Best of Central Vietnam photography tour is in the books! Despite some challenging weather, our journey into off-the-beaten-track locations proved that the most rewarding shots often happen far from the tourist crowds. Join me as I share a collection of images from our latest Vietnam photo workshop, capturing the raw, authentic soul of Asia through the mist and rain.

Etienne Bossot 2/7/26 Etienne Bossot 2/7/26

Hoi An Old Town Photography 2025: My Favorite Morning Photos from Vietnam’s Most Photogenic City

Hoi An Old Town reveals its true character at sunrise. Before the crowds arrive, soft light, quiet streets, and everyday life create the perfect setting for meaningful photography. These favorite images from 2025 were all taken during my morning photo walk with the Hoi An Photo Tour & Workshop, capturing the authentic, human moments that make Hoi An one of Vietnam’s most rewarding places to photograph.

Etienne Bossot 1/29/26 Etienne Bossot 1/29/26

Sri Lanka Photo Tour 2026 Tour Summary

A quick summary of my latest photography tour in Sri Lanka. Amazing weather, group, photo opportunities and food!

Etienne Bossot 12/18/25 Etienne Bossot 12/18/25

From Rickshaws to Riverboats: celebrating the 10th edition of my Photography Tour in Bangladesh

Rickshaws at dawn, misty rivers, chaotic markets, brick factories, village life, and far too many cups of tea. For the 10th edition of my Bangladesh photography tour, we chased light across the country, shared long days in the field, ate incredibly well, and came back with strong images and even stronger memories. This is a behind-the-scenes look at one of my favourite photography tours in Asia.

Etienne Bossot 10/27/25 Etienne Bossot 10/27/25

North & Central Vietnam Photo Tour 2025 – Trip Report

The second edition of our North and Central Vietnam photography tour and workshop was a huge success. With fantastic participants, perfect timing for the rice harvests, and incredible weather, it became one of the most memorable photography tours in Vietnam I’ve ever led.