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Vietnam Photo Tour & Workshop

A Journey into the Heart and Soul of Vietnam

small group photography workshops

Join me, Paulo Silva, on my Vietnam photography tour & workshop. Learn photography & capture incredible landscapes & scenery in this fascinating Asian country.

expert guides

I have teamed up with a local photographer to run this tour

Great locations

We will cover all the best places both well-known and unique.

The best scenery

You will photograph stunning landscapes, people and culture.

Vietnam in Focus

Embark on an intimate photographic journey through Northern Vietnam with Portuguese photographer and mentor Paulo Silva. Partnering with the acclaimed Vietnam in Focus team, this exclusive tour takes you beyond the surface to discover the authentic soul of a timeless land.

From Hanoi’s vibrant streets to the mist-shrouded rice terraces of Hoang Su Phi, Lao Cai, and Yen Bai, you’ll explore landscapes where ancient traditions pulse with life. This isn’t just about taking photographs—it’s about understanding the stories, capturing the essence, and forming genuine connections with the people and places that make Vietnam extraordinary.

For photographers who crave depth over decoration, narrative over noise, and authentic moments over tourist shots.

Workshop Details

Small Groups

Maximum of 6 participants

Duration

10 days

Fitness Level

Easy

Accommodation Included

Accommodation is included in all multi-day workshops

Transport Included

Transport is included on all workshop days

Tuition

Paulo Silva

You will learn…

  • How to select the correct camera settings for each shot
  • How to meter for light and expose correctly
  • How to use and understand your histogram
  • Proper focusing
  • The art of great composition
  • The difference between fast and slow shutter speeds and their effects
  • How to use manual settings
  • Using filters

Serene landscapes, dynamic city life

Breathtaking Landscapes of the North

Hoang Su Phi – Ancient rice terraces carved into mountainsides across countless generations create a mesmerizing landscape of emerald steps that seem to flow endlessly toward the horizon. The Red Dao and Hmong communities have shaped this terrain with their hands and hearts, creating a living testament where traditional culture and the natural world exist in perfect harmony.

Street Life in Hanoi

Experience the Old Quarter through your lens as golden dawn light spills into ancient alleyways, illuminating street vendors arranging their wares, incense drifting from hidden temples, bicycles weaving through cobblestone streets, and the thousand small moments that compose the beautiful rhythm of Vietnamese daily life.

Local Artisans & Workers

Photograph the skilled hands that keep Vietnam’s traditions alive, from silk weavers threading golden patterns in village workshops to fishermen mending nets at dawn, blacksmiths forging tools in glowing forges, and farmers tending emerald rice fields. These intimate portraits capture the dignity of labour and the quiet mastery passed down through generations, always photographed with deep respect for the people who graciously share their craft.

Vietnam's Remote Heartland

Lao Cai & Yen Bai – Journey into Vietnam’s remote heartland where authentic mountain communities preserve age-old traditions against a backdrop of dramatic peaks and untamed wilderness. These regions reveal intimate stories of highland life through respectful encounters that honour local customs while capturing the raw beauty of landscapes that time has barely touched.

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