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VIETNAM PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: JUNE 2025

WITH JORD HAMMOND

Join Jord on this epic adventure through North + Central Vietnam, where you'll discover some of his favourite locations in the country, as well as learn the ins and outs of his photography and editing process.

Dates: June 8th - 16th 2025

9 days | 8 nights

Limited to 8 participants – 1 space available

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THE ITINERARY

Day 1: HANOI

Welcome to Vietnam! We will meet at our hotel before sunrise to shoot the train street without the tourists
Then, we take a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake in the old quarter where we will photograph the local morning routines of Hanoi's residents
After breakfast, we head to Dong Xuan market to photograph the local life of the sellers
In the late afternoon, we visit the Vintage Neighbourhood for street photography in an authentic setting
Group welcome dinner to discuss our plans for the trip

Day 2: CRAFT VILLAGES

An early start today as we explore 3 of the most photogenic craft villages on the outskirts of Hanoi
First, we visit Quang Phu Cau, the famous incense stick village, where workers dye and dry incense sticks ready to export
After lunch, we drive to the soy sauce village, where locals use large clay pots to make the famous Vietnamese soy sauce. We visit 2 different families here to capture a range of photos
Then we explore the ancient fish trap village, where a small group of elderly locals continue to keep the tradition alive by hand weaving fish traps. There's great opportunity for portrait photography here

Day 3: CRAFT VILLAGES + Thac ba lake

We rise before dawn to photograph a special craft in northern Vietnam: making rice paper. As we walk around the village, there will be ample opportunity to document the process of making and drying the rice paper, as every house has it's own small factory
We head back to Hanoi to check-out, and then make our way to Thac Ba lake for a sunset photography session
Accompanied by some local fishermen, we will experience their way of life as they fish on the beautiful lake

Day 4: Tea picking + CERAMICS VILLAGE

This morning, we photograph the tea plantations in Thac Ba, where tea pickers traverse the rolling hills to harvest tea leaves. This is a great place for both camera and drone photography, and we have time for some portrait sessions too
Then we head to Phu Lang ceramics village, where ceramic pots, statues and coffins are made, painted and sold in almost every household. We stroll through the village as the sun begins to set to photograph the locals at work

Day 5: LYCHEE HARVEST

We spend the morning photographing the annual lychee harvest in Bac Giang, which only happens in the month of June. Here you can expect hundreds of bikes filled with lychees lining the streets ready to be sold, and lychee sorting factories where the workers package the lychees ready for transport.
We check-out of our hotel and drive to a lotus pond on the way back to Hanoi, where we photograph a local lady in her boat amongst the lotus leaves.
We then fly to Nha Trang ready to explore the fishing villages in Central Vietnam.

DAY 6: SALT FLATS

After a busy first half of the trip, this morning is free at leisure for you to swim, sleep or get a massage, with the option of joining a group editing session led by Jord.
In the afternoon we visit a salt flat nearby to photograph the farmers harvesting salt with the golden sunset light reflecting from the salt pools.

DAY 7: VAN GIA + SONG CAU

We continue with the early mornings and depart for Van Gia fishing community, capturing the daily life of the local fishermen at sunrise.
If we are lucky, we will see a group of locals making a fishing net, which they do every few months.
After lunch, we drive to Song Cau, where we shoot the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam. Surrounding the bridge there are huge fish nets which locals will be cleaning and mending from small coracle boats below.

DAY 8: FISHING ACTIVITIES

This morning we explore another fishing community, where fishermen arrive at shore in coracle boats to sell their catch to the many sellers waiting on the beach. This is a great scene to photograph with a drone.
We then make our way to a large anchovy drying facility, where we photograph hundreds of crates of anchovies being left to dry in the sun from above.
Next, we photograph a net mending factory, where broken fishing nets are brought to be fixed.
Lastly, we explore the Song Cau salt flats at sunset for a different perspective of the salt harvesting process.

DAY 9: MAT WEAVING + CORACLE BOATS

Our last morning together as a group sees us at a mat weaving village in Song Cau, where we photograph the local workers dyeing and weaving mats made from seagrass.
We then visit a family that makes traditional bamboo coracle boats in their backyard, and learn about the process of making these boats that generations have followed.
Fly from Tuy Hoa back to Hanoi and say goodbye to the team.

PRICING

Total price: ~~$5,250~~ $5050 USD

Payable today: $1,000 USD deposit to secure your spot

Remainder payable: 3 x monthly installments

Number of participants: 8

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"To be honest I had very high expectations of this workshop and, well, those expectations were well and truly smashed!"

- @paulgracetravel (2024 workshop participant)

wHAT'S INCLUDED?

All accommodation - 3* - 5* twin sharing (single supplement available)
All transportation on ground (29-seat private mini-bus, return domestic flights between Hanoi and Quy Nhon)
All meals, non-alcoholic drinks with meals and water throughout trip
Snacks for the road
All entrance fees and tips to locals if we photograph them
Local guide and fixer for the duration of the trip
Editing workshops with Jord
Photography lessons in the field

What's not included?

Your flights to and from Vietnam
Travel insurance
Visa cost
Alcohol
Personal expenses

Psst... Beginners welcome!

The reason my photography trips are limited to 8 participants is so that I can give you my full attention and ensure that you will learn a lot on the trip. This also means that any photography levels are welcome, as I have time to dedicate to each of the participants to help them individually. In fact, if you are a beginner, the workshop is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn in the field in a small setting.

WHAT GEAR SHOULD YOU BRING?

Camera
A couple of lenses to cover bases between 16-200mm
Drone (not necessary but highly recommended)
Laptop for editing sessions
Tripod

VISA + ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Visas:

Some passport holders are eligible for visa exemption.
If your country is not on the list, you will need to apply for visa. Please reach out if you need help with this.
For more information on visas, click here.

Covid vaccination + testing requirements:

You no longer need proof of vaccine or Covid tests to enter Vietnam. You do need travel insurance with Covid coverage.

"Great group, great locations, great photos, beautifully organised. 10/10!"

- @dominic.kasper (2024 workshop participant)

Hey, I'm Jord

I'm a full-time travel and landscape photographer from the UK, and have been travelling through Asia for the last 8 years.

On my most recent trip to Vietnam in 2023, I began exploring and photographing more remote locations, and it made me fall in love with the country even more.

From quaint fishing communities, traditional craft villages, unique street photography and the lychee harvest phenomenon, I can't wait to share this journey with you in the beautiful country of Vietnam.

Our Local Guide: Meet Mike from Momentlives

Mike will be our local guide in Vietnam.

I met Mike when I hired him as a photography guide on my trip to Vietnam in 2022, and we have been working on these workshops ever since. He is the best guide I've ever met (and I'm not just saying that). As well as being a good laugh, he is incredibly knowledgable about the history of Vietnam and has great relationships with the locals we'll be meeting.

He recently organised a workshop for none other than Steve McCurry, so we are in good hands!

Meet Mike from Momentlives