Angkor Photography Tours
Angkor photography tours guided by a professional Siem Reap photographer
Photography Tours in Siem Reap
Private photography tours for passionate photographers – with more than a decade of living and working in Siem Reap as a photographer, these Angkor photography tours are built around light, timing, and personal pace and preference, with itineraries tailored to you.
From sunrise at Angkor Wat to quieter temples and pagodas, I enjoy helping people explore Cambodia through photography while sharing practical guidance drawn from my work as a commercial photographer. The tours are suitable for all experience levels, with an emphasis on learning and creating strong, thoughtful images.
Photography Tours
“I saw the real Siem Reap, away from the tourists. Geoff was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and fun to be around. I chatted with monks, and discovered places I would have never seen on my own. An amazing experience and highly recommended!”
Angkor Photography Tour
Explore the best locations in the Angkor Archeological park for photography. Discuss your preferences with me and I will guide you around the best locations to get great images whilst avoiding the crowds.
6am until 9.30am
Prices start at USD $200 including transportation and refreshments
Inclusions
Expert local photography guidance throughout the tour
Custom route planning based on your interests, style, and experience level
Visit the best locations in Angkor for light, composition, and atmosphere
Private air-conditioned SUV transportation between temples
Bottled water and refreshments included
Timing and pacing designed to help you avoid the busiest crowds
Exclusions
Angkor Archaeological Park entry tickets (must be purchased separately)
Food or full meals during the tour
Paid models, monks, or actors (the tour focuses on real locations and natural scenes)
Personal photography equipment (camera bodies, lenses, tripods, etc.)
Any additional activities or expenses not listed under Inclusions
Duration
Tours are approximately 4 hours
Typical start time is around 6:00am, finishing at about 10:00am
Exact timing can vary slightly depending on light, locations, and your preferred pace
Example Itinerary
Each photography tour is planned around the best light and the locations that suit your style. A typical morning might look like this:
5:30am – Private pickup by air-conditioned SUV from your hotel
6:00am – Early golden light at Ta Prohm, focusing on atmosphere and strong compositions while avoiding the busiest crowds at Angkor Wat
Continue deeper into the park to a quieter jungle temple, where dappled light filters through the trees and the pace is slower
Visit a local pagoda, offering a different feel from the main temples – peaceful scenes, everyday life, and opportunities for respectful portrait-style photography
Return to Siem Reap around 10:00am, with timing adjusted depending on conditions and your preferences
Sunrise at Angkor Wat is also available as an optional start, if you would like to focus on the classic views.
Every tour is private and tailored to your needs, whether you want iconic locations, quieter corners, or a mix of temples and local culture.
Upgrades
Optional monk or local portrait opportunities may be arranged where appropriate, with a respectful donation offered directly by you on the day
Extended tour time available on request for additional temples or locations
Floating Village Photography Tour
A different world – the floating village is full of people living almost as they did before the industrial era. Houses on stilts, fishermen and kids running around, this tour will not disappoint anyone with its variety.
6am until 2pm
Prices start at USD $300 including transportation, boat and lunch
Siem Reap Pagoda Photography Tour
The pagodas are contemporary temples where monks live and study. With unique architecture and monks keen to practice their English, this tour is a unique experience away from any tourists.
6am until 10am
Prices start at USD $200
Siem Reap Street Photography Tour
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.
6am until 10am
Prices start at USD $200
What to Expect on a Photography Tour
Each photography tour is pre-planned in advance, with the route and timing tailored to your interests, experience level, and the kind of images you want to create. Whether that means sunrise at Angkor Wat, quieter temples away from the main routes, local pagodas, or everyday scenes around Siem Reap, the day is built around the best conditions for photography.
You can expect a relaxed, personal experience with guidance throughout – help with composition, camera settings, working with light, and finding strong moments to photograph. The pace is unhurried, with time to explore, ask questions, and come away with images you feel proud of, as well as a deeper understanding of photographing Cambodia.
Your Photography Tour Leader
I’m Geoff, a professional commercial Photographer based in Siem Reap that has had the temples of Angkor as my backyard for over 11 years. I love photography, and I love meeting new people so photography tours are my dream job.
I guide you to the best locations in and around Siem Reap, to unique locations, avoiding crowds and considering the best light. I can arrange monks, scout new locations for you, and anything else you might like.
