Thai Costume Photoshoot in Bangkok
Book a session at Bangkok temples with a local photographer who knows the spots, the light, and the rental shops. Combining your costume shoot with a wider session around the city? See our travel photography page for multi-destination planning.
Temple Session Gallery
Real sessions at Wat Pho, Loha Prasat, Wat Saket, and the riverside.
What a Thai Costume Photoshoot in Bangkok Looks Like
You rent a traditional outfit near Wat Pho, the rental staff dress you and fit the accessories, with hair and makeup either done there in a traditional Thai style or by our own artist at your hotel beforehand, then we shoot at one or several temples around old Bangkok. A traditional Thai costume photoshoot in Bangkok runs from 1 to 4 hours and covers up to 6 locations.
We're a Bangkok-based team shooting temple sessions year-round. The page below covers pricing, the rental shops we work with, our most-booked routes, and which temples are practical for booked costume sessions.
Thai Costume Photoshoot in Bangkok — Packages
Pricing covers the session and editing onlyThe session rate covers the shoot and editing. Costume rental, hair and makeup, and temple entrance fees are paid directly at each location. Transport is separate too, except on Sawasdee, which includes it.. Costume rental, hair, makeup, and temple entrance fees are paid separately. Transport is also separate on Sabai Session and Sanook Photoshoot; Sawasdee Deluxe includes private transport between locations. Rental shop details are further down.
Sabai Session
- Up to 200 edited photos
- Up to 2 locations, 7–12 spotsA location is a separate temple or viewpoint we travel between. A spot is one set-up inside it: one courtyard, one chedi, one staircase. Sabai covers 7–12 spots, Sanook 20–40, Sawasdee 30–50.
- Flexible timing, morning, afternoon, or evening
- Standard 3-day deliveryYour full edited gallery is delivered within 3 days. Sanook and Sawasdee include express 24h delivery instead. Same editing, faster queue. Available here as a paid add-on.
Sanook Photoshoot
- Up to 600 edited photos
- Up to 4 locations, 20–40 spotsA location is a separate temple or viewpoint we travel between. A spot is one set-up inside it: one courtyard, one chedi, one staircase. Sabai covers 7–12 spots, Sanook 20–40, Sawasdee 30–50.
- Route timed around sunset
- Outfit changes included, within the session time
- Express 24h deliveryYour full edited gallery is delivered within 24 hours instead of the standard 3 days. Same editing, just prioritised.
Sawasdee Deluxe
- Unlimited edited photosNo cap, and no curated selection. Every usable frame from every location on the route, edited and delivered. The other two packages are capped at 200 and 600.
- Up to 6 locations, 30–50 spots
- Afternoon, sunset, blue hour
- Transport between locations includedIncluded on this package only: private transport between every location on the route. On the other packages you arrange your own, usually a Grab or tuk-tuk.
- Express 24h delivery, RAW files included
Hair and makeup comes two ways. The rental shop does it on site in a traditional Thai style, at their own rate. Or our own makeup and hair artist comes to your hotel for a more modern, natural look, from 4,000 THB. A personal stylist starts at 500 THB.
Where We Actually Shoot
These are the routes our clients book most often. They're built around good light, manageable distances, and locations where costume sessions are practical and permitted.
Wat Pho + Riverside Sunset
- Wat Pho courtyards and chedis
- Sunset by the river
Full Heritage Tour
The full route across old Bangkok, finishing at golden hour by the river:
Why We Usually Don't Build Routes Around Wat Arun or the Grand Palace
Both can be extremely busy, with queues and heavy foot traffic making a tightly timed session less efficient. We usually build our routes around Wat Pho, Loha Prasat, Wat Suthat and Wat Benchamabophit instead, distinctive historic settings with more room to work.
Renting Your Outfit
A Thai costume photoshoot in Bangkok usually starts at one of the rental shops beside Wat Pho, a few minutes from where we begin. Outfits run 200 to 500 THBThese are the shops’ own rates, not ours, and they change without notice. Treat them as a guide; we confirm current pricing when we call ahead for you. depending on the shop and style. The one we recommend most is One Day Master, a 2-minute walk from the temple and about a 1-minute walk from our riverside sunset spot.
There is also a rental shop beside Milky Tree Coffee near Loha Prasat, with outfits from around 300 THB. Useful if you start from that side of the old city.
All shops carry full sets for women, men, and children, plus accessories. Sizes go up to XXXL. We shoot these sessions weekly, so we can call ahead and confirm availability for you.
Typical rental rates
- Full outfit: around 500 THB
- Top only (pair with your own jeans): around 300 THB
- Hair and makeup, Thai style: around 1,300 THB
- Advanced hairstyle: around +300 THB
- Children's outfits: available in multiple styles
- Accessories: available
From Fitting to Final Photos
Pick Your Outfit
Visit One Day Master or another shop near Wat Pho. Choose the outfit and accessories, and decide where you want hair and makeup done.
Get Dressed and Styled
Shop staff dress you and fit the accessories. If you booked our artist instead, hair and makeup happens at your hotel first. Plan around 1 hour either way.
Shoot Your Route
Meet us at the first temple at the time that suits your day. We follow the route you booked, timing the finish for sunset by the river when possible.
Receive Your Photos
Standard delivery is 3 days; the two longer packages are delivered within 24 hours. High-resolution files, ready for print or social.
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Other Temples Worth Shooting
If you've already done the main route or you're staying somewhere specific, these temples are worth adding. Tell us what you're after and we'll suggest the best fit.
Wat Paknam
Best for the giant Buddha and a compact set of distinctive frames. Most clients combine it with a longtail canal cruise in costume, which gives the session a completely different feel.
Wat Bowonniwet
Worth a quick stop for a couple of strong shots. Easy add-on to an old town route.
Wat Sitaram
Different look from the major temples. Has its own character if you want something off the standard list.
Wat Hua Lamphong
A convenient option if you want to combine a temple session with parks, rooftops, or other city locations nearby.
Wat Suthiwararam
Quiet, visually rich, and rarely on tourist itineraries. Worth checking if you're staying near Asiatique.
Wat Prayun
Distinctive architecture, located near Wat Arun. If Thai temple architecture is a major part of what you want to photograph, this one belongs on your list.
Erawan Museum
The famous elephant landmark. We shoot there regularly, about 20 minutes from The Ancient City.
The Ancient City (Muang Boran)
Essentially a temple park where you can spend a full day. Far easier to shoot than the Grand Palace or Wat Arun, with no queues.
Wat Nak Prok
A real gem, with unusually creative architecture and a look unlike anything else on this list.
Wat Sam Phran
The dragon tower temple with strong views. Located far from the centre, so plan your day around that area if you want it.
Ayutthaya
Best suited to clients who specifically want historic ruins and an archaeological feel. For costume work alone, The Ancient City generally gives us more visual variety in one location.
Wat Ratchabophit (restricted)
Commercial costume sessions are not permitted here, so we don't include Wat Ratchabophit in our booked routes.
What Clients Say
Booked the 2-hour package. Got dressed at One Day Master, shot at Loha Prasat, Wat Suthat, and Wat Pho, then ended at the river for sunset. Photos arrived fast, around 580 of them, all edited.
We were a group of 4 and reserved makeup ahead like the photographer suggested. Shoot ran smoothly across Wat Pho and the riverside. Locals were warm with us in costume and the photos look fantastic.
Picked the 4-hour package and hit Wat Benchamabophit, Loha Prasat, Wat Suthat, Wat Pho, then sunset. Got over 800 edited shots, and the route advice saved us from wasting time at Wat Arun.
Common Questions
How much does a session cost?
The session starts at 11,000 THB for Sabai Session (about 1 hour, up to 200 photos, up to 2 locations), 19,000 THB for Sanook Photoshoot (about 2 hours, up to 600 photos, up to 4 locations), and 34,000 THB for Sawasdee Deluxe (about 4 hours, unlimited photos, up to 6 locations). The outfit, hair, and makeup are paid separately at the rental shop.
How many photos do I get?
Each package is capped as listed: up to 200 edited photos on Sabai Session and up to 600 on Sanook Photoshoot. Only Sawasdee Deluxe is uncapped, where every usable frame from every location on the route is edited and delivered.
What time of day do you shoot?
We shoot any time of day. Late afternoon into sunset gives softer light, quieter temples and the best golden hour at the river spot, but we build the route around whatever window works for you. Night sessions are optional.
Where do I rent the outfit?
We recommend One Day Master, 2 minutes from Wat Pho. A full outfit is around 500 THB and hair and makeup around 1,300 THB. There's also a shop near Loha Prasat at around 300 THB if you start there. Both have children's outfits and accessories. These are the shops' own rates and can change.
Where is hair and makeup done?
Two options. The rental shop does it on site in a traditional Thai style, included in their own rates and the route most clients take. Or our own makeup and hair artist comes to your hotel beforehand for a more modern, natural look, from 4,000 THB. Either way, allow about an hour before the session starts.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes for the session. For the rental shop, walk-ins are fine in low season. Groups of 3 or more for hair and makeup must reserve ahead, otherwise you'll wait or get turned away.
Can I switch out of the outfit mid-session?
Yes. We can help you return it to the shop and continue in your own clothes if there's time left.
How fast do I get the photos?
Express 24h delivery is included on two packages, Sanook Photoshoot and Sawasdee Deluxe. The first package, Sabai Session, is 3 days, or 24h with a paid add-on.
Why don't you start at Wat Arun or the Grand Palace?
Both can be extremely busy. Queues, foot traffic, and tour groups make it harder to work efficiently and get clean backgrounds. Wat Pho and Loha Prasat offer equally distinctive historic settings with much better conditions for a working session.
Ready to Book Your Session?
Tell us your dates, group size, and which package suits you. We'll handle the route and recommend the rental shop.
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