Saigon Photo Tours

Awesome photo tour of Cho Lon!

I first did the Cho Lon backstreets tour with Arnaud four years ago, and I learned so much back then. I realized I was lacking in my photographic creativity recently, so I decided to book another tour. Arnaud instantly helped me see the street life in a new and fresh way, and gave amazing advice throughout the entire tour. We connected with the locals and got a look into local life in a little-known part of town. Arnaud is a great teacher/guide and I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to improve their photography skills or simply anyone who wants to see another side of Saigon that most don't see.

Ian S.

  Four hours that dramatically changed my perspective as a photographer!

I have made several trips to Ho Chi Minh City over the years, always for business. This time I decided to enlist some help to visit unique places for street photography. A private session at sunrise with Arnaud in Cholon's market was extraordinary. Of course the introduction to backstreet life was worth the price, but I was impacted more by learning about Arnaud's philosophy and approach to chasing light. He took the time to meet me where I am as a photographer and tailor his professional advice for me. And I don't mind saying I appreciated how he was direct in his feedback, encouraging me to try, try again to get a meaningful, emotional shot. And I think I walked away with 3-4 that set a new bar for me to strive for. Arnaud is simply a spectacular gateway to a better understanding of Saigon and better storytelling!

Jason F.

Street Photography extraordinaire! Solo Session...

Wow! Arnaud is an incredible photography and teacher. He starts the tour by getting to know what your interests are, your level of photographic experience and understanding what your goals for the morning are. If you happen to have some photos from your trip so far for him to critique at this point- I would highly recommend doing this as his feedback is spot on and gives you truly memorable tips for future photography. (Mind the background!!) Then into the field. Arnaud as a wonderful open relaxed, yet brilliant way of approaching life and photography. My preference was for street photography- so out into the street we went- Cholon- where Arnaud encouraged and cajoled and instructed me to engage with the life and the people in real life. His lessons extended far beyond the camera lens- engaging with life and people in an open relaxed way which connects you to them and allows for very personal photos of people you have never met (keep your eyes open and use the foreground- and mind the background!) By the time we finished I had one of the better photos I have taken... more confidence in myself and in my photography and a keen understanding of what I needed to do to grow as a photographer. That's pretty amazing for a brief 5 hours tour. If you are interested in photography and want a unique and highly educational experience in people and photography- please take a tour with Arnaud!!

Judy U.

Fantastic Solo Day Session!

I can't speak highly enough of this tour with Arnaud! I did a solo session with him that took us through Cholon, an older neighborhood of Saigon. As others mentioned Arnaud gives some great tips and assists with camera settings and functions. But more importantly what stands out is his feedback and knowledge of the area. As you take photos he actively provides suggestions and feedback which ensure that the next photo you take will be better and more thought out. Also, if you're like me and deathly shy of approaching strangers (especially when you know like 3 phrases in Vietnamese), Arnaud really pushes you to try and do it. Did I suck at it? Definitely. But I feel a little more confident after spending time with Arnaud. He knows the locals and seems to be able to break the ice effortlessly to create some amazing shots and opportunities, something I can only hope to do in the future. Anyways, if you're in Saigon and interested in photographing and seeing some areas you probably wouldn't then I suggest you book this tour.

Vien G.

Choose Arnaud!

I traveled to Ho chi Minh alone with absolutely no agenda or a plan, but hoped to get a few good shots of my trip. I came across Arnaud's workshop by complete chance (through word of mouth), saw his work on his Instagram and signed up in a heartbeat. Probably the best thing I did my entire trip. Arnaud is a fantastic mentor and a passionate photographer and a cultural ambassador. He not only taught us so much about photography, but even about the local culture. It was a very rewarding experience, to say the least. No matter what level of a photographer you are, I highly recommend taking not one but multiple tours with Arnaud (which is what I did) as they're all superb locations and cover different facets of life in Vietnam. You will walk away with a wealth of knowledge, a plethora of fantastic images and of course nice memories of your trip!

Amal D.

Brilliant photo tours of the real Ho Chi Minh City

Arnaud is a fabulous photography teacher. He tells you exactly what you need to do with your camera to capture the best pictures and is constructively critical of your results. My husband and I are quite experienced photographers and I definitely learned a lot from our tours with Arnaud! We did the scoot 'n' shoot and the morning in the Chinese quarter tours. We visited areas of Ho Chi Minh City which tourists probably wouldn't normally visit. Arnaud knows where to go to take great photographs and knows lots of the locals too. He will definitely help you know which settings to use on your camera to achieve the best street photography results and will look at the pictures you have taken to tell you how to improve them. I am a pet photographer normally, so I think he was a little perplexed by my wanting to take pictures of the cats and dogs I saw! By the end of the tour, I think he knew why I was into pet photography too! Thank you Arnaud for your instruction and company for the day. I love the pictures I got from the tour and there were definitely more than 1 or 2 that were keepers!

Vicky H.