Chiang Rai
Photographer
White Temple · Blue Temple · Black House · Red Temple · Mountain Villages
We travel from Bangkok and cover the whole city, from the White Temple's hidden courtyards to orange orchards in the hills and the scenic Doi Chang mountain village. Every session is private, guided, and built around your plans.
Chiang Rai Portfolio
A Day of Shooting
in Chiang Rai
Working as a photographer in Chiang Rai is different from anywhere else in Thailand. The temples here have completely distinct visual identities, and getting the most from them takes timing, positioning, and knowing which sections most tourists walk straight past.
Before the session we go through a route together. You pick the locations that interest you, or we put a plan together based on your travel style. Once the day starts, we move at a pace that lets you enjoy each place, not just tick it off a list.
A private vehicle is the right call here. Several of the most interesting spots sit up in the hills outside the city, and you won't reach them efficiently any other way. Your hotel can usually arrange one.
- 1We talk through your locations, style preferences, and what matters most to you from the day.
- 2We build a route that makes the best use of light and minimises travel between stops.
- 3We shoot. The pace is relaxed and the session is entirely yours.
- 4Your edited gallery arrives within 3 days via Google Drive.
Travel costs are covered
We book and pay for our own flights and accommodation. The price you see is the full price, nothing added for getting us there.
Know what to skip
Some popular stops in Chiang Rai are not worth your session time. We tell you which ones upfront so the day stays focused on places that actually deliver.
Four temples, four aesthetics
White, Blue, Red, and Black House each need a different approach. We know the angles, timing, and lesser-visited sections of each one.
Packages & Pricing
All prices include our travel costs. No packages below ฿34,000 for sessions outside Bangkok.
- ~4 hours of guided shootingActive shooting time plus short transitions between spots. Locations are planned to keep travel typically under 30 minutes, so your shooting time stays maximised.
- Up to 600 edited photosA 4-hour session delivers up to 600 edited images across all locations and outfits. Every usable frame included, nothing held back. If you prefer a curated selection of the best images fully edited, we can handle that selection for you.
- Up to 6 locationsYou are welcome to choose your locations or let us recommend based on your style and timing. We advise on light and flow to get the most out of each one.
- 30-50 unique photo spotsA spot is a distinct backdrop within a location: different light, angle, or setting. One temple in Chiang Rai can contain many unique spots - courtyards, hidden halls, shaded paths, ornate walls. We know the sections most tourists walk straight past.
- Private session, no other clientsYour booking is exclusively yours. No other clients, no shared time slots, no overlapping groups. Full photographer attention for the entire session.
- Unlimited outfit changes within session timeBring as many outfits as you like - changes happen within your session time, not on top of it. We plan stops into the route in advance so nothing is wasted.
- 3-day editing turnaroundFully edited gallery delivered within 3 business days via Google Drive. Every image colour-graded. Learn about our editing process.
- RAW files on requestUncompressed originals included at no extra cost. Just mention it before the session.
- 2-year cloud backupYour gallery stays on our Google Drive for 2 years from delivery date.
- Photo reel Add-onShort-form video from your session photos. A 1-minute edit reduces photo count by ~150 images. See reel examples.
- ~6 hours of guided shootingSix hours allows for a relaxed pace, time to settle in, try different moods, and change outfits without rushing. The temples in Chiang Rai reward patience - this session gives you enough time at each one.
- Unlimited professional photosA 6-hour session typically delivers over 900 edited images. Every usable frame included. If you prefer a curated selection of the best images fully edited, we can handle that selection for you.
- Up to 8 locationsChoose your locations or let us plan the route. With 6 hours you can comfortably combine two or three temples with a park, a cafe, and a cultural site without feeling rushed at any of them.
- 40-60 unique photo spotsAcross your locations, we identify distinct backdrops - each with varied architecture, light conditions, and settings - so your gallery does not look repetitive.
- Private session, complete focus on youYour booking is exclusively yours. No other clients, no shared time slots, no overlapping groups. Full photographer attention for the entire session.
- Unlimited outfit changes within session timeBring as many outfits as you like - changes happen within your session time, not on top of it. We plan stops into the route in advance so nothing is wasted.
- 3-day editing turnaroundFully edited gallery delivered within 3 business days via Google Drive. Every image colour-graded. Learn about our editing process.
- RAW files on requestUncompressed originals included at no extra cost. Just mention it before the session.
- 2-year cloud backupYour gallery stays on our Google Drive for 2 years from delivery date.
- Photo reel Add-onShort-form video from your session photos. A 1-minute edit reduces photo count by ~150 images. See reel examples.
- ~8 hours of guided shootingEight hours is our most immersive session - time for afternoon temple light, multiple locations across the city and the hills, and a fully relaxed pace. You can cover the temples, Singha Park, and still catch late-day light somewhere scenic.
- Unlimited professional photosTypically over 1,100 edited photos. Every usable frame included. If you prefer a curated selection of the best images fully edited, we can handle that selection for you.
- Up to 10 locationsEnough time for a full temple circuit plus a mountain stop, a park, a museum, and a cafe without rushing any of them.
- 50-80 unique photo spotsAcross your locations we work from spots we know well, ensuring your gallery spans a wide range of moods, lighting, and settings with no repetition.
- Private session, no other clientsExclusive booking. No other clients present at any point. Complete privacy across all locations for the full 8 hours.
- Unlimited outfit changes within session timeMost 8-hour clients fit 6-8 outfit changes, all planned into the route in advance so nothing is wasted.
- 3-day editing turnaroundFully edited gallery delivered within 3 business days via Google Drive. Every image colour-graded. Learn about our editing process.
- RAW files on requestUncompressed originals included at no extra cost. Just mention it before the session.
- 2-year cloud backupYour gallery stays on our Google Drive for 2 years from delivery date.
- Photo reel Add-onShort-form video from your session photos. A 1-minute edit reduces photo count by ~150 images. See reel examples.
Booking two or more days brings the rate to ฿30,000 per day. Split the city's temples across one day and the mountain area across another, without compressing everything into a single session.
Air Quality in Chiang Rai
Northern Thailand has a smoke season from roughly February through April, driven by agricultural burning across the region. March is consistently the worst month.
Chiang Rai sits in the far north, which puts it among the most affected cities during this period. On bad days the air is visibly hazy, smells of smoke, and spending hours outside is genuinely unpleasant.
Check conditions before you travel. IQAir monitors Chiang Rai in real time. If your dates are flexible, November through January gives the clearest skies and the best light for outdoor shooting.
Cancellation Policy
Rain on the day or an AQI above 150 means we reschedule or cancel with a full refund. No partial credits, no back-and-forth.
We'd rather cancel than deliver photos taken in flat, smoky light.
Best Photo Locations in Chiang Rai
The city and the hills around it offer real variety. These are the spots we use most, with honest notes on each one.
Four temples with completely different visual identities. This is the main reason people come to Chiang Rai for photography.
A scenic mountain village about an hour from the city. Viewpoints, coffee farms, and small Buddhist parks. The drive up is part of the experience.
Weekday markets are disappointing. Aim for Saturday or Sunday. More vendors, more energy, noticeably different atmosphere.
We haven't found a hotel in the city itself that stands out as a photo location. The most notable options are Anantara Golden Triangle and Four Seasons Tented Camp, near the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. Remote and expensive, but genuinely cinematic.
Why Book a Chiang Rai Photographer Through Us
We've been photographing across Thailand for over five years and know northern Thailand well. That means arriving in Chiang Rai knowing which sections of the White Temple stay quiet after 3pm, which side of the Guan Yin statue reads in afternoon light, and which cafes will eat your session time without delivering anything useful.
You work with the same photographer from the planning conversation through to gallery delivery. No assistants, no group bookings, and no other clients sharing the day with you.
Our travel is our expense. Flights and accommodation are covered in the price. Nothing extra gets added later.
- Route planned around your interests, not a standard tourist circuit
- Direct advice on what's worth visiting and what to skip
- Full gallery edited and delivered within 3 days
- RAW files included at no extra cost on request
What Clients Say
"Did the 6-hour session covering the White Temple, Singha Park, and Oub Kham. The museum was completely unexpected. We were alone with a guide and it felt like a private tour. Got around 700 edited photos back in two days. The temple sections came out better than anything I could have managed alone."
"Came mainly for the temples and wanted photos that looked like the place, not tourist snapshots. The planning beforehand was useful. They told us upfront to skip the Karen village and focus on the Blue Temple in the afternoon instead. Photos matched exactly the mood we were going for."
"We split it over two days and hit Doi Chang on day two. The mountain drive alone was worth it. Cold at night but the views made up for that. Photos from both days came back within three days total. Really solid and I'd book again if we go back north."
How to Book
We photograph all kinds of sessions: couple photoshoots, family sessions, solo travel, and more.