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The Coast Beyond The Strip

Pattaya Photographer:
The Full Coast,
Not Just the Strip

We shoot the whole coastline, from the rocks at the north end of the bay to the islands offshore and the shrines and shophouses inland. One route, one shooter, and your booking is yours alone for the entire session.

Island routes available Routes up to 10 locations 2-year backup Fully private
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Not a package tour.
A session built around you.

If you want someone who works the full coast rather than the central strip, this is the right page. We run private sessions across the city, the islands offshore, and the coastal stretch north toward Chonburi. Nobody else joins your booking and nobody else sets the pace.

Every booking starts with a route we build together: which stops to include, how long to spend at each, and what you want the set to feel like. Then we shoot it. The route is paced around your booking rather than a preset group itinerary.

From the coast to the islands

What clients say

I told him at the start that I had no idea how to stand. He just made it feel like we were walking around and he happened to be working. The shrine at Ang Sila was his suggestion and it was the best part of the day.

Divya Krishnamurthy
India

We took the 8-hour booking across two areas and it was worth it. The planning beforehand made the day smooth, and the outfit changes were built in from the start so nothing felt wasted. My husband hates being photographed and he had a good time.

Oksana Petrenko
Ukraine

Jay planned the Sanctuary for the morning and Wong Amat for the late light. He kept giving small cues, so we never felt stiff. Our photos arrived in three days.

James & Priya
United Kingdom
Pricing

Packages & Rates

Rates start at 34,000 THB and include our travel down to you. Ferries, entry fees and other third-party costs are quoted separately where they apply.

About 4 hours

Noi Trip

34kTHB / $1,010

Around 4 hours of guided shooting across planned locations

  • Up to 600 edited images via a private download linkA 4-hour session delivers up to 600 edited images across all locations and outfits, with no curated cut inside that cap. If you would rather have a tighter edit, we can make the selection for you.
  • Up to 6 locations, typically 30 to 50 photo spotsA spot is a distinct backdrop within a location: different light, angle, or setting. One beach can hold several, from palm groves and rock formations to shoreline angles and shaded paths.
or book online
Most popular

About 6 hours

Klang Journey

44kTHB / $1,300

Around 6 hours of guided shooting at a relaxed pace

  • Up to 900 edited images via a private download linkA 6-hour session delivers up to 900 edited images across all locations and outfits, every one hand-edited. If you would rather have a tighter edit, we can make the selection for you.
  • Up to 8 locations, typically 40 to 60 photo spotsA spot is a distinct backdrop within a location: different light, angle, or setting. One beach can hold several, from palm groves and rock formations to shoreline angles and shaded paths.
or book online

About 8 hours

Yai Experience

50kTHB / $1,480

Around 8 hours of shooting, including golden hour and evening light

  • Up to 1,100 edited images across all locationsAn 8-hour day delivers up to 1,100 edited images across all locations and outfits, including golden-hour and evening light. Every one is hand-edited.
  • Up to 10 locations, typically 50 to 80 photo spotsA spot is a distinct backdrop within a location: different light, angle, or setting. One beach can hold several, from palm groves and rock formations to shoreline angles and shaded paths.
or book online

Included in every package

  • Private session, the photographer is only yours
  • Our travel and stay at your destination
  • Transport between all locations
  • Unlimited outfit changes within your session time
  • Guided posing throughout
  • Full editing and colour grading
  • Private online gallery
  • RAW files free on request
  • 2-year cloud backup

Not included

  • Hair and makeup: available in Bangkok only, not on destination trips.
  • Outfits: we don't rent outfits, so please bring your own. Our stylist can advise you by message or video call (from 500 THB / $15).
  • Video: not included. A short teaser video, like the one included with proposals, can be added. Time spent filming is time not spent shooting stills, so the more video clips we capture, the fewer photos you receive. We don't make long or cinematic films.

Popular add-ons

Multi-Day
Multi-Day Rate
30,000 THB
$890 · per day (4 hours) · min. 2 days

Book at least two days of 4 hours each and the rate drops to 30,000 THB per day. This suits splitting the coast and the islands across separate days rather than compressing both into one.

Note on video: a short-form reel can be added to any booking. It is cut from your photos, so it takes no extra shooting time. Just tell us at booking.
How it works

What a session looks like

Every booking is private. No other clients, no shared slots, and no group to keep pace with. You have our full attention from the first stop to the last.

We also offer a makeup artist and stylist as add-ons if you want prep before we start. Looking for something more specific? We also cover lifestyle sessions, unposed work and proposals.

1
We plan the route
Before the day we agree the stops, the timing and where the outfit changes land. Light and travel time are built in so nothing gets rushed.
2
Timed for the light
We work any hour, though many bookings run through the afternoon, when the light is easiest and the busier stops start to thin out.
3
We direct throughout
You are told what to do at every stop, so nobody stands there guessing. Most clients say it feels closer to exploring somewhere than to posing.
4
Outfit changes
Planned into the route in advance, so changes happen at practical stops and take as little shooting time as possible.
5
Delivery
Your edited images arrive through a private download link, and we keep a backup for two years in case you lose the files.

Who will photograph you

One photographer covers your whole route, matched to your shoot and your language. Since 2021 our team has shot more than 1,250 sessions in Bangkok and across Thailand.

Jay has worked behind the camera since 2018 and started with 3 years as a photojournalist. He reads people fast and keeps posing simple, which is why first-timers relax with him on a long coast day. He speaks English and Russian.

Kitsana comes from journalism and documentary work, including reporting for Business Insider and community stories exhibited in Washington, D.C. She notices the small details of a place, like the carving at the Sanctuary or light on the shrine at Ang Sila. She speaks Thai, English and Mandarin, so piers, temples and resort staff are easy.

Want to know more? Meet the Lukfoto team and see how we work.

Where a Pattaya photoshoot can go

The stops we work most often, with honest notes on what each gives us. We build your route from these, or from somewhere you have already found.

01 Shoreline
Session on the rocks at the north end of the bay

Wong Amat

The strongest shoreline stop in the city. Rock formations give us structure to build frames around, and it stays noticeably quieter than the center. We are straight with clients about this coast: if you want clear water and white sand, we take you to the islands instead.

02 Street
Promenade session along the central seafront

The central promenade

The sand itself is ordinary, but the walkway alongside it gives us range: railings, signage, palms and coastal light in one short stretch. We use it for street-style work rather than beach frames.

03 Culture
Session at the carved wooden sanctuary

Sanctuary of Truth

An all-wood pavilion carved across every surface, and the most striking backdrop on this coast. It comes with an entry fee (about 500 THB for adults, open 8am to 6pm, checked October 2026), a mandatory short tour on arrival, and a dress code stricter than most temples that applies to men as well.

We handle all of that in the planning: we tell you what to wear, when to arrive, and which parts of the site we can actually work in. Go in prepared and the frames justify the effort.

04 Resort
Resort grounds session by the pools

Resort grounds

Several large properties on this stretch give us layered pools, gardens and water features in one place, which is a lot of range without moving. You need to be staying at the property for us to shoot there, so tell us where you are booked and we plan around it.

05 Island

Koh Lan

About 45 minutes offshore by public ferry from Bali Hai Pier, or 15 to 20 minutes by speedboat (checked October 2026), and the closest place we can take you for water that photographs the way people expect. We run island legs in the afternoon so the light is on our side by the time we are shooting.

06 Island

Koh Kham

Clearer water and emptier sand than anything on the mainland here. Access has conditions attached, and since we are Thai-speaking and travelling with you, we deal with them rather than leaving you to work it out at the pier.

07 Island

Koh Kood

Further out, and worth the journey for some of the strongest island scenery we work with in Thailand. It runs as its own destination trip rather than a day leg from here, and we cover it on the Koh Kood page.

North toward Chonburi

The coast between here and the capital is on the way for anyone driving down. We fold it into a longer booking, or shoot it on its own for clients coming from the city.

08 Shoreline

Bangsaen

The nearest stretch of coast to the capital. Not the most dramatic shoreline in the country, but it works in late afternoon once the light drops, and it saves a long drive if your time is short.

09 Street

Bangsaen Toshin

Built in a Japanese street style, with narrow lanes and signage that feel nothing like the rest of the coastline. Worth about twenty minutes as a change of register inside a longer route.

10 Culture

The shrine at Ang Sila

The most underused stop on this coast: a large, heavily detailed Chinese temple that almost nobody shoots. Traditional costume with hair and makeup is available on site, and we can fill a full hour there without repeating a frame. If you want cultural work, this is our first recommendation in the region.

11 Cafes

Garden cafes inland

A handful of large garden restaurants and design-led cafes sit between the coast and the highway, with koi ponds, planting and clean interiors. We use them as outfit-change stops and for a softer stretch inside a longer day, usually twenty to thirty minutes each.

Before you book

Common questions

Short answers to what people ask before booking a Pattaya photoshoot.

1
What does a Pattaya photoshoot cost?
Rates start at 34,000 THB / $1,010 for the 4-hour Noi Trip, and that includes our travel down to you. Ferries, entry fees and other third-party costs are quoted separately. Two or more days of 4 hours drop to a lower per-day rate.
2
How many photos do we get, and how fast?
Up to 600 edited images on the 4-hour Noi Trip, up to 900 on the 6-hour Klang Journey and up to 1,100 on the 8-hour Yai Experience. They arrive within 3 days through a private download link, with a two-year backup.
3
How do we get to the islands?
Koh Lan is about 45 minutes by public ferry from Bali Hai Pier, or 15 to 20 minutes by speedboat (checked October 2026). Koh Kham has access conditions, and we handle them for you. Koh Kood runs as a separate trip.
4
What should we wear to the Sanctuary of Truth?
Cover your shoulders and knees, and this applies to men too. Entry is about 500 THB for adults and the site opens 8am to 6pm (checked October 2026), so we plan it for the morning or early afternoon.
5
Can you shoot at our resort?
Yes, if you are staying there. Most large properties only allow shoots for their own guests, so tell us where you are booked and we plan the route around it.
6
What if the weather turns bad?
Light cloud is fine and often gives softer light. If heavy rain or rough sea is forecast, we move the island leg or the whole session to another date at no extra charge.
7
Who will photograph us, and in what language?
One photographer covers your whole day. Jay shoots couples, families and solo travellers in English or Russian, and Kitsana works in Thai, English or Mandarin, which helps at piers and temples. You can ask for either when you book.
8
Can we start from Bangkok?
Yes. Our travel is included, and Bangsaen and the shrine at Ang Sila sit on the way down. They make a good first stop if you are driving from the city.

Book a Pattaya photographer

There is more range on this coast than most visitors ever reach, from the rocks at the north end of the bay to the carved halls of the Sanctuary, the clear water offshore and the Chinese shrine inland. Planning a wider trip? Our travel sessions page covers how we work across several destinations.

Bookings are private and the route is built around you. Rates start at 34,000 THB for four hours, with up to 600 edited images, outfit changes inside the session time, and a two-year backup.