Whilst travelling and staying in Siem Reap I had a small amount of free time and wanted to get the most out of it photography wise. I managed to organise two 1:1 workshop dates with Laurent. The first an early morning visit to a monastery and market. The second an afternoon out at Preah Khan Temple. Laurent gives gentle guidance and through his familiarity with the locations and culture he enables you to comfortably get in close and experience what’s going on. He guides you to the more photogenic spots so saves a lot of time and thinking for you. Laurent both taught me a few new skills and also gave me enough space to explore and capture without pressure. It was also interesting to see how he sees the world through his lens. Laurent was very kind and enabled my family to tag along on our temple workshop which made the experience accessible to me travelling with my family. I would highly recommend getting in touch with Laurent for all things photography in Siem Reap. I hope to go back one day. Now home I’m working through my “reels” and am happy to say I captured more than I thought and am grateful I found Laurent.

– Bethia, UNITED KINGDOM

My girlfriend and I spent a morning with Laurent learning about photography and visiting villages and pagodas. Laurent is a very good teacher and has a masterful grasp of photography techniques. We left feeling like we had seen a new side of siem reap and with heads full of knowledge.

I decided to do a private photo editing class with Laurent two days later, focusing on lightroom and photoshop. Laurent talked me through his workflow, including how to correct exposure, colour temperature, distracting details, cropping and a range of other elements. Laurent is a strong communicator and has an encyclopedic knowledge of photo editing. I strongly reccomend this class for aspiring photographers.

– Asher and Ella, AUSTRALIA

We spent the day with Laurent as our first day in Siem Reap. It turned out to be an amazing day and an experience that won’t be quickly forgotten.

My partner had arranged this as a surprise for my birthday and Laurent started the day by offering me a gift of one of his photos which was printed on canvas. We’ve since had it framed and it will be hung at home as a very fond memory.

Laurent took us to a myriad of great places around Angkor wat and ta phrom to take some amazing photos. He was extremely patient and explained way more about the art of good photography than I’d ever picked up before!
It was fabulous being with someone who clearly enjoyed their work and it rubbed off very effectively.

We also opted for a 2 hour photo workshop after the tour and Laurent showed us how to present photos in their best possible manner. This was time very well spent.

Overall, I would highly recommend this tour and Laurent’s services. We’ll certainly look to repeat this exercise at some stage in the future with his other locations!!!

– Peter and Gabrielle, AUSTRALIA

Ich hatte nach einer Möglichkeit gesucht, möglichst viel von Angkor Wat in einem Tag zu sehen und das ohne ein Vermögen dafür auszugeben und ohne am Massentourismus teilzuhaben. Der Tagesausflug mit Laurent hat all diese Wünsche erfüllt: alles war super organisiert, wir waren zu viert entgegen den Touristenströmen unterwegs und ich habe wundervolle Bilder mit nach Hause gebracht- und das obwohl ich zuvor noch nie mit einer digitalen Spiegelreflexkamera gearbeitet hatte! Nur zu empfehlen!

– Nathalie, GERMANY

I bought the gopro 3 plus to film music videos and bicycling around Siem Reap. I unboxed the unit and had no idea how to assemble it or get started. Luckily local photographer Laurent Dambies was available for tutorial and instruction. Since I live here we went for the tour and just met in a cafe. Laurent was well prepared with a video and slideshow describing the history and logistics of the unit. This was given to me for future reference as well as studio software for editing. Now that I am up and running everything seems easy but I don’t think I could have gotten out of the gate without this class. I am looking forward to shooting and editing high def, slow motion, and time lapse videos documenting my music and life here in Cambodia.Thanks again Laurent !

– Tim, USA

I booked an all day tour for Angkor Wat, and I was blown away by the experience. Here are five reasons why this photo tour rocked:

1) Laurent is a skilled photographer who can also teach photography – a skill that not every photographer has.

2) He knows the Siem Reap area like the back of his hand, and he will show you the absolute best spots to take breath taking photos.

3) He takes the time to understand what your skill level is and focuses his teaching to take you to the next level, but not overwhelm you.

4) He’s a fun and interesting person who has travelled and appreciates culture, food, and unique experiences.

5) His fees are super affordable – no excuses not to spend the money to bring home great photos and a skillset.

Bottom line, this was an amazing experience that I will treasure forever.

– Gabriela, USA

Laurent Dambies delivers in every way possible for a photo tour of Angkor Wat. He knows where to be and when to be there. He easily communicates professional knowledge of exposure and composition. And he is just fun to hang out with.

I only had one full day at Angkor Wat and wanted to make sure I had the best photographic opportunities possible. I am a serious amateur photographer and searched for a photo tour in Angkor on the web. I wanted to know where to go and when for the best shots. When I reviewed Laurent’s website, https://www.angkorphotographytours.com/, I was certain I would not only know where to go and when, but that I would have guidance for how to take the picture as well. Laurent delivered in every way possible. I did his full day tour of Angkor Wat and adjacent temples. I learned more about exposure, composition, and the functions of my camera than ever before in a single day. I think Laurent is a valuable guide for a photographer with any level of experience. Beginners would benefit from an understanding of manual ISO, aperture, shutter speed settings, and their affect on the image, as well as the basics of composition, so as to get the most from the experience (but do the tour anyway even if you don’t have time to study these things!). Serious amateurs who already have expertise in these areas will certainly expand their knowledge and ability and come away with amazing shots. Even professional photographers would benefit from Laurent’s knowledge of location, lighting and timing. Photographers typically look for morning and afternoon light, but we found great shots throughout the day. We visited Angkor Wat at sunrise and beyond, had a nice breakfast, visited Angkor Tom and Ta Prohm, had a nice lunch, visited Preah Khan, Bayon and back to Angkor Wat for sunset shots in hallways. Be prepared to be tired and exhilarated at the end of the day.

Laurent and I did a quick bike ride to a local pagoda and market the next morning, and then spent a few hours with post processing. I am certain that the post processing displayed in the attached images does not yet do justice to what I learned.

Please note that every review for this experience is 5 stars. I highly recommend working with Laurent. I don’t typically take tours when travelling, but this is probably the best tour experience I have ever had.

– Gary, USA

Je voudrais partager mon enthousiasme de mon tour photo sur Angkor avec Laurent.
Un vrai pro qui sait partager sa passion de la photo et vous faire progresser.Les temples n’ont plus de secret pour lui, il sera aussi vous faire découvrir des endroits peu frequentés.
Vous avez compris je vous recommande vivement Angkor Photography tours

– Olivier, FRANCE

Ces trois jours passés à Angkor Wat ont été on ne peut plus parfaits grâce à Laurent Dambies. Il a su anticiper nos envies et évaluer nos connaissances en photographie dès les présentations, nous permettant de progresser très rapidement. Sa passion pour la photo et les lieux est tellement communicative que se lever à 5 heures du matin pour le lever du soleil était un plaisir. Laurent connait le parc dans ses moindres recoins et nous a guidés en VTT hors des sentiers-battus. Nous étions toujours au bon endroit au bon moment. Nous avons passés des moments inoubliables en compagnie de Laurent qui est un guide et un photographe profondément humain et professionnel.

– Cécile, FRANCE