8:00am-6:30pm – The day begins with a trip to Psar Leuh, a sprawling local market away from the heavily-touristed Old Market; if something can be bought in Cambodia, you’ll find it at Psa Leuh, from fruit and vegetables to dresses and jewellery made on-site, and much more. We’ll spend the morning photographing this incredibly vibrant place and its smiling inhabitants. We follow the market with a trip to an old Buddhist pagoda in Siem Reap City where we’ll take in the shaded, leafy grounds, wander among ancient stupas, and have the chance to observe the resident monks going about their daily rituals. The tour convenes a little before noon to escape the hottest, least photogenic part of the day. You’ll be taken back to your hotel to relax and take lunch; if you like, I can recommend one of the many delicious, socially-responsible restaurants in town if the hotel doesn’t take your fancy.

After lunch we’ll drive out through the vast Cambodian countryside surrounding the city on our way to the Tonlé Sap lake. We’ll swap the car for a boat and motor through the incredible Kampong Phluk, dubbed “The City on Stilts.” This community on the lake presents some of the finest opportunities to photograph a vastly different way of life, from men tending to their fishing boats in the warm glow of the early evening sun, to barefooted children playing volleyball in the street, you’ll be spoiled for choice in terms of opportunities to photograph the local people. We’ll take in the sunset on the way back to town; I’ll have you back to your hotel for around 6:30pm.

From USD 265. The standard tour price includes guiding and tuition for up to two guests inclusive of transportation by boat and air-conditioned vehicle. Extra guests (beyond the two included places) can be added to the group at the rate of USD 50 per person. Where your group size is larger than three, please add on a further USD 10 for a larger vehicle.

All of my tours include transport for the day, pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, as well as my guiding and tuition services. Meals, drinks and tips for the driver are not included.

The workshop is suitable for beginner, intermediate, and professional photographers alike. My tuition can be as full or fleeting as you need – many clients, particularly those just getting to grips with their DSLRs, love the photography tuition that runs alongside the tour and leave with a whole host of new skills; professionals I’ve guided often just want to be ferried to the best sites at the best times. It really is up to you; I’ll tailor my guidance to suit you. Want to learn something specific? Just ask.

Is this a group tour? Absolutely not. I don’t particularly find that group tours are conducive to delivering a quality photographic education, and so I don’t offer them as part of my tour packages. You’ll only have to share me with our driver!

Can I bring a partner/friend? Yes. The prices advertised include tuition for up to two people, so you can bring along one friend at absolutely no extra cost. If you’re planning on bringing more than one, please add $50/person per day to the tour fee. Please bear in mind that five people don’t fit in a tuk tuk, and so you’ll need to travel by private air-conditioned van at a slightly higher rate. Please see Pricing above.

What should I bring? You’ll need a sturdy pair of shoes, suitable clothing for visiting religious sites, sun protection, and your camera.