Saigon Street Photography Experience

Join renowned photographer Frederik Wissink for an immersive Saigon street photography experience. Capture the vibrant essence of Vietnam’s streets with expert guidance.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • District 1 - Capture the vibrant street life and immerse yourself in the bustling energy of Ho Chi Minh City during this morning photography experience.

On this walk, you will not only visit hidden non-touristy locations, meet friendly locals, and get photography tips from a professional photographer but also hear some interesting historic facts about Saigon’s downtown and its architecture.

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

During your walk, you will visit several locations including French colonial and war-era apartment buildings, a local hardware market, and a beautiful Buddhist temple. You will get to see how Vietnamese families live their daily lives in an intricate network of alleyways and have an opportunity to get to know some of these fascinating 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 Saigon locations - this experience is for you!

What's Included
  • Professional photography instructor
  • Tea and coffee
  • 5 photogenic locations with unique stories
Additional Information

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.

Location
Koko Coffee Quận 1
The map location is for reference only. We will send you the exact meeting location details upon booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Alexpb2579jl
Sep 4, 2024
Highly recommended - This was the first time I used a camera and thanks to Frederik not my last! He has a wealth of knowledge and I highly recommend to new and experienced photographers alike. A great tour to get away from the cliché tourist spots. Thanks again
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Ianwr2231nn
Jul 3, 2024
Best money a street photographer can spend - If you are an experienced pro, an amateur street photographer, or new to photography this will be the best money you have spent in a very long time. This tour has been the highlight of my Vietnam trip so far. Fred is not only an experienced pro, but he can meet you at your level. I was amazed at how much I learned from him (I’ve been shooting street for 25 years all over the world). He took me to old Saigon and I saw and shot things I would’ve never found on my own. It was immersive. His knowledge of the local history and architecture was fascinating. Lightings tips, composition, and how to take street portraits respectfully. Just take the tour. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I’d share some photos but I am still editing. 😂
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Aachenthomas66
Jun 9, 2024
Street photography in Saigon? Go with Fred! - Fred ist a well experienced photographer, who knows where to go in Saigon to give you the best street photography experience. Good locations and a very friendly and patient host. The tour ist excellent for beginners and for experienced photographers as well!
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A9611gkjuans
Jun 9, 2024
Amazing 🙌🏻 - If I could rate 10 over 5, I would! Fred is super nice, and experienced enough to get you to interact either with the environment and the people. I strongly recommend the tour, even you have any knowledge about photography or not.
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Kevincx6044im
Jun 1, 2024
Capturing the Real Saigon - I had an amazing time with Fred. He taught me how to capture stunning images in a very authentic neighborhood of Saigon. Fred’s expertise and local knowledge made the tour incredibly enriching. I highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to explore the heart of Saigon while improving their photography skills!
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Trantanium
May 22, 2024
Great way to spend a few hours - Fred is a fantastic guide. Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The locations we visited made for great street photography. There was no rush to get from one location to another. Lots of great suggestions and tips offered in a constructive manner. I got a lot out of the experience and very happy I went on this walk about.
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Paul
May 19, 2024
Great photography experience! Very helpful, fun and exciting - 10/10 - We had a great time exploring the hidden alleys and side streets of Ho Chi Minh City with Fred! Took some great shots and learned not only a lot about street photography from a pro, but also a little bit about the history of the city. Can definitely recommend this tour to beginner photographers, more advanced photographers, but also anyone just interested in learning about street photography. Fred taught us not only what camera settings are best for certain street scenes and how to be faster with manual focus, but it also how to get certain shots using just an iPhone. We had a great time on this tour, it was worth every penny! Thanks Fred! Paul & Nadja
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Josemarid874
Mar 29, 2024
Fred is a pro!!! - Fred is a pro in photography and a knowledgeable and entertaining guide. It’s my first experience to focus on street photography and I enjoyed and learned a lot from it. Thank you Fred!
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Nicwhelan
Mar 18, 2024
A super fun and informative intro to street photography! - An absolutely amazing tour! Fred is a brilliant teacher, really encouraging and offering so much knowledge and useful tips to help me learn how to use my camera and improve my street photography skills. The tour brings you to diverse locations so you can practice different photography styles, and I also really enjoyed chatting to Fred about the history of Saigon and life in general! Super personalised and fun tour, I'm really looking forward to putting all I've learned into use to make great photos on the rest of my travels 😊
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X246dlkristyc
Mar 7, 2024
Captivating Experience - The tour was truly eye-opening. Beyond just teaching us about photography, Fred offered fresh insights into familiar buildings and street corners that we've passed countless times. His perspective has reignited our love for the city. We're incredibly grateful for the wonderful experience. Thank you!
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