Siem Reap Photography
Life, light, temples, and people
Siem Reap Photographer
Siem Reap has been my home for over 10 years and whenever I can I like to take walks, camera in hand. You never know what you might see, and the most magical moments happen unexpectedly. Early morning light has always been a favorite time for me to shoot – it’s not just the light – it’s the energy that’s around at the beginning of the day.
I’ve lived in the beautiful town of Siem Reap for over a decade, working as a commercial photographer photographing almost anything you could think of – food, people, hotels, products and events – but outside of commercial work, I love shooting street photography, landscape photography, and anything related.
Siem Reap Street Photography
Mornings in Siem Reap are when the city feels most alive. While many visitors are still asleep or already heading out to Angkor Wat, the streets begin to fill with market vendors, motorbikes stacked with produce, and the soft light that makes this part of the day ideal for street photography.
This is the rhythm of everyday life in Siem Reap. Markets open early, deliveries arrive by scooter, and people move through the town as part of their daily routines. Photographing these moments offers a different view of Siem Reap, one rooted in observation rather than tourism. It is street photography shaped by place, timing, and familiarity.
Having lived in Siem Reap for over a decade, this work reflects a long-term connection to the city and its pace. These photographs are made while walking with a camera through neighbourhoods, markets, and side streets, focusing on people, atmosphere, and light. This personal approach to Siem Reap photography also informs how I photograph environments during photography tours and Angkor photoshoots, grounding images in a genuine sense of place.
The Angkor Temples
The Angkor temples are a big part of my life in Siem Reap, and I’m lucky enough to experience them through all seasons. Angkor is a place of relaxation and history – away from Siem Reap town, it’s a sanctuary of nature and natural history.
Like all photography, it’s about the light. A temple with soft golden morning light at 7am with no people around is transformed with harsh mid day light and the arrival of crowds.
