Saigon Street Photography Experience
This experience was created together with a renowned photographer Frederik Wissink and is hosted either by him or Kevin Lee.
Originally from Canada, Fred has been calling Vietnam his home for the last 17 years. Fred has been doing commercial work for hotels including Accor, Hyatt, and Four Seasons, and corporations like Google and Samsung.
He did assignments for The New York Times, The Guardian, USA Today, and Discovery Channel. His works were published on the covers of Conde Nast Traveller and Car & Driver magazines. Fred spent several years as an instructor of Hoi An Photo Tour and occasionally co-hosts multi-day tours around Vietnam.
With over a decade of experience, Kevin specializes in photography for commercial clients and takes on the producer’s role.
Kevin loves capturing breathtaking landscapes and candid moments, drawing from years of experience in both photography and executive production. Previously, Kevin hosted street photography meetups and walks in Singapore.
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Saigon Street Photography Experience
What's included in Saigon Street Photography Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Capture the vibrant street life and immerse yourself in the bustling energy of Ho Chi Minh City during this morning photography experience. On this walk, you will not only visit hidden non-touristy locations, meet friendly locals, and get photography tips from a professional photographer but also hear some interesting historic facts about Saigon’s downtown and its architecture. You will start your journey over a cup of morning coffee or tea while your host will share the photo tips, ways to approach people, and details to look for to make the most of your photography experience. During your walk, you will visit several locations including French colonial and war-era apartment buildings, a local hardware market, and a beautiful Buddhist temple. You will get to see how Vietnamese families live their daily lives in an intricate network of alleyways and have an opportunity to get to know some of these fascinating characters. This experience is suitable for aspiring and professional photographers of any level. Whether you want to improve your skills, learn the basics of photography, or just discover some cool Saigon locations - this experience is for you!
Inclusions
- A professional photography instructor to lead you through our curated photography experience.
- Coffee, tea and refreshments along the way.
- 5 photogenic locations to discover, each with its own story.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The map location is for reference only and we slightly change the meeting point depending on the date and the group size. We will send the exact meeting location and host contact details one day before the experience starts.