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Photography Tours in Asia: What to Expect on a Pics of Asia Tour
Thinking about joining a Pics of Asia photography tour? Here is what to expect: small groups of 6 to 8 photographers, 100% candid people photography (no staged shoots, ever), off-the-beaten-track locations, early mornings, a bit of mud, and a lot of fun. I’ll walk you through who the tours are for, what you’ll learn, how a typical day works, and what’s included.
A Travel Photographer's Response to the 6 Rules of "Ethical" Photography
"Have you asked permission?" "Does it represent a stereotype?" A popular checklist for "ethical" travel photography has been circulating for years — and as a professional travel photographer, I don't agree with all of it. Here's a point-by-point response to the six questions you're told to ask before taking a photo abroad.
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.
Behind the Scenes of My Central Vietnam Photography Workshop - June 2025
How to Start Your Very Own Photography Tour in Vietnam (No Skills Required!)
How to Approach People for Photography in Asia: Tips, Etiquette & Trust-Building
Highlights from half a Year of Photography in Hoi An
Contact Sheet #22
Sri Lanka Photography Tour 2025: A Wild & Wonderful Adventure
Upcoming Online Photography Talk
Travel Photography in Lombok
Light, Patterns and Dust: A Composition Tutorial for Unlocking Visual Stories in Coffee Factories
Cambodia Photo Tour 2024: So Good It Looks Staged!
Photography tours in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City): I have tested for you