Private Bangkok Photography Courses

Overview

Type : Learn to

Duration : 1-Day

Location : City

Route : Bangkok

Intensity : Easy

Season : All Year Round

Min. Age : 12+

Airport : Bangkok International

1-Day Bangkok Photography Courses

Prepare for a treat because on our 1-Day Bangkok Photography Courses that is what is in store for you!

This is one of those opportunities that you can throw yourself into and walk away from armed with something that is not only tangible but that you will continue to be proud of for years to come. Emerging from the Photography Course at the end of the day, you will have been guided towards creating a winning portfolio of images with subjects ranging from Portrait Photography through to Architectural, Street Scenes, Abstract Photography & more. Bangkok provides plenty to keep your shutter finger busy!

At a Glance

• Learn to: Bangkok Photography Course
• Duration – 1-Day
• Transfers – Yes
• Meals – Not Included

The Objective of the Photography Course

Designed for amateur photographers wanting to learn basic photography through to semi-professional photographers, the 1-Day Bangkok Photography Course focuses on developing techniques to enable you to ascertain immediately the best approach in any given situation. These are fundamental photography tips that prevent missed photo opportunities whilst maximizing the potential of each shot.

You will discuss composition, light, camera control and creative exposure techniques. You will be encouraged to slow down and appreciate your surroundings, to look carefully at your chosen subjects, evaluating how the light is falling on it and combining these photography tips and techniques to realize your creative vision.

The 1-Day Bangkok Photography Course concludes with a full review of the images captured during the day with suggestions on how best to further your photographic development.

Photography Technique

This is a constructive, practical 1-Day Photography Workshop run by a practicing professional photographer in a city that hurls photo opportunities at you at every turn. But despite the abundance of opportunities the majority of visitors to Bangkok simply don’t see them, that perfect image is often not that obvious, and this is what the workshop really focuses on; your visual awareness . . . teaching you to see!

The Workshop does not linger on adjusting camera settings but instead concentrates on helping you to compose effective compositions, to develop creative camera control whilst discovering ways to achieve your creative vision. You will also glean many hints and tips from Gavin about how to sensitively approach subjects for portrait photographer and much more.

Whether you are an amateur or semi-professional photographer a day spent with Gavin in Bangkok will greatly improve your photography technique and provide you with a portfolio of eye-catching Bangkok images.

Location, Location, Location

If you have a particular field of photography that is your specialty, tell us and we will design a Bangkok Photography Course to meet your objectives as far as possible. You may want to focus the day on getting Portrait Photography Tips, Street Photography, Architectural Photography or simply to get out with a professional photographer to learn basic photography.

Either way you are free to select the locations that you prefer. For some suggestions go to the “Location” tab where some of Bangkok’s sights and attractions are described such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the Chao Phraya River and more.

About the Photographer

You will spend the day under the guidance of a professional photographer in Bangkok who works on assignment and shoots stock images for both Getty and Lonely Planet in over 40 countries. The Photographer also holds regular exhibitions in both London and New York and his images frequently appear in international media and advertising campaigns for clients such as Sony, Nissan and Vogue.

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Bangkok Photography Workshop Locations

The 1-Day Photography Workshop can be designed entirely around the style of photography that you prefer and these are just a few suggestions of locations that you could include in your workshop. If you have specific destinations in Bangkok that you would like to visit or images that you would like to capture, simply get in touch with us and your workshop will be structured, as far as time, transport and geography will allow, to fit your preferences exactly.

Suggested Bangkok Photography Locations are as follows:

Street Photography

For keen street photographers looking to capture images of local faces, architecture, lifestyles and the abstract, Bangkok is an incredibly exciting location to be in. Practically every direction you turn, photo opportunities abound. Bangkok is a lively capital of Thailand, a country often referred to as the “Land of Smiles”. With a sensitive approach, photographers can expect to capture a collection of highly engaging portrait images. The workshop will teach the street photographer to see and spot photo opportunities that most would be oblivious to.

Fruit and Flower Market

The Bangkok Fruit and Flower market is a busy working market rather than a tourist attraction and escapes the tourist hordes but not the locals! This is Bangkok’s main junction particularly for flowers and the market opens at an unearthly hour of the morning each day to satisfy the export trade and ensure that vases are filled in Bangkok hotels, restaurants, shops and other public places. As you can image the colours can be amazing and during a visit to the fruit and flower market Gavin with provide you with the necessary techniques to capture the flavour of the market with a collection of context and detail shots.

Chao Phraya River

The Chao Phraya River is an artery running through the centre of Bangkok and also, to a greater extent, the cities soul. Perpetual river traffic plies up, down and across the river day and night. Getting afloat on the Chao Phraya takes you past scenes both modern and old as well as some of the cities most renowned monuments and landmarks. Leap onto a River Taxi for a great introduction to Bangkok and city orientation.

Grand Palace

The Grand Palace is a “must see” for almost every tourist visiting Bangkok with coach loads of tourist descending on it each day. This is clearly not conducive for capturing amazing images of the Grand Palace which is why, if you would like to include the Grand Palace as a location and it is well worth it, your workshop schedule would have you at the Grand Palace well before the tourist invasion. The Grand Palace is ideal for practicing compositional techniques and a perfect location for architectural photography.

Wat Arun

Almost opposite the Grand Palace in Bangkok, on the other side of the Chao Phraya River, is Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn. Rising perpendicular skywards, Wat Arun originates from the reign of Rama I but was completed in 1842 by Rama III. Mimicking the design of Angkor Temples and built in the Khmer style, Wat Arun has become an unmistakable silhouette and striking symbol of Bangkok. From Wat Arun the views over the river back towards the city are amazing and Wat Arun is also a great location for seeking out unusual compositional viewpoints.

Wat Pho

Wat Pho, the home of the giant reclining Buddha statue and infamous School of Thai Massage, but within its grounds there are countless little pockets of quiet seclusion in which to contemplate and develop your photographic technique. Wat Pho is a great location for photographers to develop creative camera control whilst discovering ways to achieve your creative vision.

Chatuchak Market (Weekends only)

Chatuchak, the Weekend Market in Bangkok; its vast and remains the largest covered market in Asia. A single day at Chatuchak will simply scratch the surface as you work your way through this labyrinth and rabbit warren. Needless to say Chatuckak lends itself for photography from street performers to people there to be seen, the food stalls, the dark and narrow alleyways, the textures, the personalities and so much more.

Bangkok Sunset

The sun sinks over Bangkok comparatively early and you need to be getting ready at 5.45pm because by 6.30 the show is all but over! Capturing the sunset is a great way to conclude your Bangkok Workshop and the best place to be for it is at a vantage point opposite Wat Arun which is tastefully floodlit and gently illuminated at sunset. Sunset is the perfect time to capture atmospheric shots of the imposing temple whilst the light over the Chao Phraya River cast by the falling sun can present winning opportunities for photography.

FAQ

Do the prices for the Bangkok Photography Workshop include all taxes etc?

Yes! All relevant taxes and services charges are included in the price.

When is the Bangkok Photography Workshop Run?

The Bangkok Photography Workshop is available any day of the week but the photographer is a practicing professional photographer on a tight schedule. We strongly recommend requesting the 1-Day Photography Workshop in Bangkok well in advance to avoid disappointment.

We are planning a Thailand Holiday. Can ZiZ Inspire help arrange it with the Photography Workshop?

Yes! We offer a full travel service throughout Thailand, Indochina and other Asia Destinations complete with Bangkok Hotels and onwards. Get in touch with us for best rates & a totally inspiring trip plan!

What camera do I need to have?

The ideal camera would be a Digital SLR for this workshop but a decent fixed lens digital camera would also be fine. For the purists among you Film Cameras are certainly welcome but quality film is getting more and more difficult to find in Bangkok. Processing still can be done though at a Professional Lab.

Can I borrow or hire a camera for this workshop?

No. You do need your own camera as much of the course concentrates on techniques specific to you camera and how you can get the most out of it.

What else do I need to bring on the Photography Workshop in Bangkok?

Please see Gear List

What style of photography does this Bangkok workshop focus on?

Essentially this is a workshop for people interested in Travel Photography but you will also have opportunities during the day for Portrait Photography, Candid Photography, Landscape Photography, Architectural Photography and onwards.

Is there an option to join a 1 Day Bangkok Photography Class that isn't private?

This is normally run as a private Bangkok Photography Course but from time to time there may be availability to join a group at a reduced rate. Please get in touch with us at ZiZ Inspire well in advance if this is of interest.

Itinerary

Bangkok Photography Workshop Itinerary

The itinerary for the day is actually designed entirely around you and the subjects that you would like to shoot. Below are some example itineraries for the 1-Day Bangkok Photography Course that might inspire you:

Weekday Photography Course:

The Morning

Start the Bangkok Photography Course early in the morning on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and jump onto a River Taxi bound for Pak Klong Talaat, the largest wholesale flower and vegetable market in Asia. Topics covered include camera control; preparation and anticipation; creative exposure settings; compositional guidelines; street portraiture.

Time is spent creating and constructing a photo story, pausing to review lessons learned over a mid-morning cup of tea. At the end of the morning the photography course breaks for lunch not only for sustenance but also to escape the hottest time of day when the sun is overhead and the light is flat.

The Afternoon

Reconvene at mid afternoon in time to get on location in Chinatown Bangkok during the best light of the day. During the afternoon session you consolidate all the Photography tips and techniques learned in the morning to give you more of a structured approach to photography. Before setting out on the afternoon session you are encouraged to list specific photographic goals for the afternoon so that by the end of the day you have built a portfolio of images suitable for use in a photo essay.

As dusk looms and the sun begins to sink its time to shoot some long exposures. Your vantage points could be above the traffic and neon lights of Chinatown or opposite Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn) to capture magnificent sunset images. If you choose the latter the vantage point is highly likely to be on the roof of somewhere which also dispenses “sundowners”, a perfect end to a perfect day in Bangkok!

Weekend Photography Course

Chatuchak Weekend Market adds itself to the list of locations in Bangkok that could be considered for your photography course and several hours spent here with Gavin will give you endless Photography Tips! Camera control; preparation and anticipation; creative exposure settings; compositional guidelines and street portraiture can all be covered at Chatuckak. Time permitting you may be able to squeeze other locations into your 1-Day Bangkok Weekend Photography Course as well.

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