Daily Experience in Hanoi

Experience the vibrant energy of Hanoi’s streets during this immersive morning photography experience.


Wander through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, capturing the daily life of its people, culture, and architecture through your lens.

Along the way, you’ll explore off-the-beaten-path spots, connect with friendly locals, and receive expert photography tips from a professional photographer. You will also learn fascinating historical insights about Hanoi’s downtown and its unique architectural heritage.

The Flow

You will start your journey over a cup of morning coffee or tea while your host shares the photo tips, ways to approach people, and details to look for to make the most of your photography experience.

You will stroll along the historic Hoan Kiem Lake, a bustling area full of locals engaged in various activities from dancing to cycling to just hanging out on the lakeside enjoying the beautiful morning views of Hanoi downtown.

You will walk on the streets and through the backyards of Hanoi lit up by the morning sun and head towards a street market. You will see how Hanoians start their morning and might even make friends with some interesting 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 Hanoi locations and have memorable shots taken with your phone - this experience is for you!

This activity can be also privatized and tailored to any photography level and specific needs.

OUR HOST

Your Street Photography Experience in Hanoi will be hosted by Trung Dell.

Trung is a streetlife and documentary photographer. He is a local Nothern Vietnamese who knows every corner of Hanoi. Having spent many years traveling around the world, Trung has extensive experience working with The New York Times, CNN, TIME Magazine, and global film crews, including History Channel ASIA, Eccholine, and Legendary Pictures. Trung assisted in organizing multiple photo workshops and photo tours all over Vietnam.

When not working on large-scale projects Trung spends his time in the streets of Hanoi snapping away with his camera.

OUR CURATOR

This truly unique experience was created together with a renowned photographer Frederik Wissink. Originally from Canada, Fred spent more than half of his life in Asia, calling Vietnam his home for the last 17 years. Since he moved to this amazing country, Fred has been doing commercial work for major hotel brands including Accor, Hyatt, and Four Seasons, and corporations like Google, Samsung and Nike.

He did assignments for international media including 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 participated in multiple photo exhibitions and published his portrait book called Expat.

Aside from Fred’s successful career in commercial photography, his true passion has always been street photography. Fred spent several years as an instructor of Hoi An Photo Tour and occasionally co-hosts Pics of Asia multi-day tours around various parts of Vietnam.

DETAILS

This 2.5-hour experience starts at 6:30 am to ensure we catch the best light and the temperature is comfortable.

📸 Multiple photogenic locations to discover, each with its own story

📸 A professional photography instructor to lead you through our curated photography experience

📸 Meeting location in the heart of Hoan Kiem district, details announced upon booking

📸 Group sizes from 2 to 10 guests; private experiences are also available

📸 Coffee, tea and refreshments along the way

📸 Experience begins at 6:30 am and last between 2.5 and 3 hours

Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi
Hoi An
Da Nang


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