Chiang Rai
Photographer
White Temple · Blue Temple · Black House · Red Temple · Mountain Villages
We come to you and cover Chiang Rai and the surrounding hills, from the White Temple's quieter corners to orange orchards and the scenic mountain village of Doi Chang. Every session is private, guided, and built around your plans.
Chiang Rai Portfolio
A Day of Shooting
in Chiang Rai
Shooting 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 visitors 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 car and driver is the most practical option here. Several of the most interesting stops 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 a private download link.
Our travel to Chiang Rai is covered
We book and pay for our own flights and accommodation, so there is no surcharge for bringing us here. Your own car and driver, admission tickets, parking and any on-site rentals are separate.
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 landmarks, four aesthetics
The White Temple, Blue Temple, Wat Huay Pla Kang, and the Black House each call for a different approach. We know the angles, timing, and lesser-visited sections of each one.
Chiang Rai Photoshoot Packages
Chiang Rai sessions start at ฿34,000, with our flights and accommodation included. Your own transport, admission tickets and parking are separate.
- ~4 hours of guided shootingActive shooting time plus short transitions between nearby stops. Longer transfers, such as trips up into the mountains, are discussed when we plan your route so you know how they affect the session.
- 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 locations
- 30–50 unique 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 visitors walk straight past.
- Private session, no other clientsYour booking is exclusively yours. No other clients, no shared time slots, no overlapping groups. Full attention for the entire session.
- Outfit changes possible within the session time
- Gallery delivered within 3 daysYour full edited gallery is delivered within 3 days via a private download link. Every image is colour-graded.
- RAW files on request
- 2-year cloud backup
- Photo reel Add-on
- ~6 hours of guided shooting
- Every usable photo edited & delivered
- Up to 8 locations
- 40–60 unique spots
- Private session, complete focus on you
- Outfit changes possible within the session time
- Gallery delivered within 3 days
- RAW files on request
- 2-year cloud backup
- Photo reel Add-on
- ~8 hours of guided shooting
- Every usable photo edited & delivered
- Up to 10 locations
- 50–80 unique spots
- Private session, no other clients
- Outfit changes possible within the session time
- Gallery delivered within 3 days
- RAW files on request
- 2-year cloud backup
- Photo reel Add-on
Booking two or more days brings the rate down. 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 typically one of the worst months.
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 typically brings clearer skies and more comfortable conditions for outdoor sessions.
Cancellation Policy
If it rains on the day or the AQI rises above 150, you can reschedule or cancel for a full refund. No partial credits, no back-and-forth.
We'd rather cancel than deliver images taken in flat, smoky light.
Where We Shoot in Chiang Rai
The city and the hills around it offer real variety. These are the locations we use most, with honest notes on each one.
Four landmark complexes with completely different visual identities. This is one of the main reasons people book a session here.
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 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 costly, but genuinely cinematic.
Why Book With Us
We've been shooting across Thailand for over five years and know the north 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 crowded cafes can consume a large part of your session without adding much.
You work with the same person from the planning conversation through to gallery delivery. No assistants, no group bookings, and no other clients sharing the day with you.
Our flights and accommodation are our expense and are covered in the price. Your own car and driver, admission tickets and parking are separate, and we tell you which stops charge entry when we plan the route.
- 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 images 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. The results 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. Everything from both days came back within three days total. Really solid and I'd book again if we go back north."
How It Works
We shoot all kinds of sessions here: couples, families, solo portraits, and more.
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