Three hours from Bangkok.
A hundred backdrops
you've never seen.
This page covers our session options, full pricing, and an honest guide to the best locations in the area: Italian-style villages, flower fields, and a hotel built inside a former marble quarry.
Khao Yai Through the Lens
Flower fields, hilltop temples, Italian piazzas, and golden-hour alpaca farms - all in one day.
Why Book a Khao Yai Photoshoot
The area combines European-style architecture, open farmland, lush hills, flower fields, and quirky local spots that you won't find anywhere else in Thailand. Within one photoshoot day, you can go from an Italian piazza to a sunflower field to an alpaca farm at golden hour.
Many clients ask us about doing a pre-wedding photoshoot here, and it's one of the best decisions they make. The variety of backdrops means your gallery doesn't look like it was taken at one single venue.
Packages & Pricing
All sessions outside Bangkok start at ฿34,000 THB (~$1,045 USD). Every session is private. No other clients, no shared slots.
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~4 hours of guided, professional shooting Active shooting time plus short transitions between spots. Locations are planned in the same area so travel is typically 15-30 minutes, keeping your shooting time maximised.
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Up to 600 edited photos delivered A 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.
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Up to 6 locations You 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.
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30-50 unique photo spots A spot is a distinct backdrop within a location: different light, angle, or setting. One location can contain many unique spots - courtyards, archways, shaded paths, ornate walls.
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Private session, no strangers or interruptions Your booking is exclusively yours. No other clients, no shared time slots, no overlapping groups. Full photographer attention for the entire session.
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Unlimited outfit changes included in session time Bring 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.
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3-day editing turnaround via Google Drive Your fully edited gallery is delivered within 3 business days via Google Drive. Every image is colour-graded by us.
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RAW files available at no extra cost RAW files are the uncompressed originals straight from the camera, with maximum editing flexibility. Available at no extra cost - just ask before your session.
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2-year cloud backup Your gallery is stored on our Google Drive for 2 years from the delivery date.
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Photo reel Add-on A short-form video compiled from your session photos. A 1-minute edit typically reduces the photo count by around 150 images. Let us know at booking and we'll adjust the plan.
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~6 hours of guided, professional shooting Six hours allows for a relaxed pace, time to settle in, try different moods, and change outfits without rushing. Locations are planned to keep travel minimal and shooting time maximised.
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900+ edited photos delivered A 6-hour session typically delivers over 900 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.
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Up to 8 locations Choose your locations or let us plan the route. With 6 hours you can comfortably combine a village, a flower field, and a nature spot without feeling rushed at any of them.
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40-60 unique photo spots Across your locations, we identify distinct backdrops each with varied settings so your gallery does not look repetitive.
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Private session, no strangers or interruptions Your booking is exclusively yours. No other clients, no shared time slots. Full photographer focus for the entire 6 hours.
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Unlimited outfit changes included in session time Bring as many outfits as you like - changes happen within your session time, not on top of it. We recommend 4-6 changes for a 6-hour session and plan stops into the route in advance.
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3-day editing turnaround via Google Drive Your fully edited gallery is delivered within 3 business days via Google Drive. Every image is colour-graded by us.
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RAW files available at no extra cost RAW files are the uncompressed originals straight from the camera with maximum editing flexibility. Available at no extra cost, just ask before your session.
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2-year cloud backup Your gallery is stored on our Google Drive for 2 years from the delivery date.
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Photo reel Add-on A short-form video compiled from your session photos. A 1-minute edit typically reduces the photo count by around 150 images. Let us know at booking and we'll adjust the plan.
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~8 hours of guided, professional shooting Eight hours is our most immersive session - time for golden-hour light, multiple areas, and a fully relaxed pace with short breaks to keep energy high throughout.
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1,100+ edited photos delivered An 8-hour session typically produces over 1,100 edited photos - every usable frame from every location included, nothing held back. If you prefer a curated selection of the best images fully edited, we can handle that selection for you.
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Up to 10 locations Enough time to move between an Italian piazza, a flower field, and an alpaca farm at golden hour. Choose your locations or let us plan the full route based on your style and timing.
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50-80 unique photo spots Across your locations we work from spots we shoot regularly, ensuring your gallery spans a wide range of moods, lighting, and settings with no repetition.
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Private session, no strangers or interruptions Exclusive booking. No other clients present at any point. Complete privacy across all locations for the full 8 hours.
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Unlimited outfit changes included in session time Bring as many outfits as you like - changes happen within your session time, not on top of it. With 8 hours most clients fit 6-8 changes comfortably. We plan stops into the route in advance.
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3-day editing turnaround via Google Drive Your fully edited gallery is delivered within 3 business days via Google Drive. Every image is colour-graded by us.
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RAW files available at no extra cost RAW files are the uncompressed originals straight from the camera with maximum editing flexibility. Available at no extra cost, just ask before your session.
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2-year cloud backup Your gallery is stored on our Google Drive for 2 years from the delivery date.
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Photo reel Add-on A short-form video compiled from your session photos. A 1-minute edit typically reduces the photo count by around 150 images. Let us know at booking and we'll adjust the plan.
When you book two or more days (4 hours each), the daily rate drops to ฿30,000. This works well if you want to cover different areas on separate days or combine a city session with a flower field or mountain day without rushing.
Best Photo Locations in Khao Yai
Here's an overview of the places we work with and recommend. Some are purely for photography, others double as activities or places to stay.
- Toscana Valley
A replica of an Italian summer village: open piazzas, warm stone textures, scattered greenery, and a replica of the Tower of Pisa nearby. Large grounds, usually uncrowded. One of the best photo spots in the area. Restaurant or cafe reservation recommended.
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Lago di Khao Yai
Italian-inspired architecture set around a large garden and pond. The combination of the water reflection and European-style facades gives you images that look nothing like Thailand.
- Primo Piazza
An Italian-style village with a restaurant, mini zoo, and park. Works well for relaxed, natural-looking couple and family photos.
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Movenpick Resort Khao Yai
Castle-like resort in the hills with panoramic views of forest, a golf course, and seasonal flower gardens. One of our favorite photoshoot locations in the area.
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Maison Mystique
European-inspired property that blends art, antiques, and unusual decor in a Wes Anderson-esque style. Visually unlike anything else in the region.
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Uturu Khao Yai / Chi-Ki Khaoyai / Hatchu Khaoyai
This hotel operates under three names but consistently delivers some of the best-looking spaces in the area. Highly recommended for photography.
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Nhapha Khao Yai Resort
A mountain retreat built inside an old marble quarry. Spacious rooms, dramatic natural setting, and a hidden-gem feel. Note: no restaurants nearby, so a private driver or rental car is useful for dinner.
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La Cocotte Villa
Nice decor at a reasonable price. Located next to The Egg Bar, one of the most visually polished restaurants in the area.
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Lacol Hotel
A good price-to-quality option located beside Lamaya, a jungle club with Mayan-inspired bamboo architecture and light shows.
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Hokkaido Flower Park Khaoyai
One of our favorite flower gardens in the area. Colorful, photogenic, and well-maintained.
- K Hmong Alpaca
Alpacas, sheep, and an impressive flower castle. This place works especially well during sunset, and it's made it into our top 3 locations.
- Sunflower Field "Rai Manee Sorn"
A very large sunflower field. Open from November to late January only. ATV carts available to drive through and take photos. Our favorite sunflower spot in the region.
- Take Me Home Park Khaoyai
A newly opened airplane-themed cafe set inside a flower garden. The plane creates an unusual "airport in a flower field" atmosphere. Very good for drone shots.
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The Peak Flower Land
A picturesque coffee shop with well-designed gardens.
- Luang Phor Thuat Khao Yai
Looks like a large Buddha statue on Google Maps, but in reality it's a large park with multiple setups, a cactus glasshouse, animal feeding, flower gardens, and souvenir shops. This is in our top 3 locations.
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Wat Simalai Songtham
One of the most unusual temples in Thailand. It feels a bit mysterious, decorated by someone with a vivid imagination. The further and higher you go, the more the place surprises you. Peacocks roam freely at the top, and the view from up there stretches across the hills.
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Wat Non Kum
A temple with a good natural backdrop, ideal if you want scenic temple photos without the crowds.
- Rancho Charnvee Resort
Golf course, horseback riding, cycling, vintage car rental, and ATV tours. Pricing: horseback riding from ฿500 (20 min), trail riding ฿2,000 (1.5 hrs), vintage car ฿1,200 (30 min), ATV tour ฿600 (30 min), cycling ฿100 (30 min). Some of the larger vintage cars are available for hotel guests only; most activities are open for walk-in guests.
- Strawberry Picking
A simple activity that turns into a genuinely fun few hours. You walk through the garden with a basket and knife, pick your strawberries, and pay by weight. Most of the field is uncovered so it has an open, village-like feel. Surprisingly, it became one of our favorite local experiences.
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Farm Chokchai
A large farm with multiple animals. Worth visiting if that kind of environment appeals to you.
- Khao Yai Mango House Farm
A large mango orchard where you can taste mango sticky rice. Mango season runs from March to June, with April and May being peak. The Baankhaofae farm eatery and coffee shop next door has a garden setting worth stopping at.
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Khao Yai Speedkart
Good fun if you want some action between shoots.
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Owl in One Minigolf
A relaxed way to take a break during the day.
- The Egg Bar & Restaurant
The most visually polished restaurant in Khao Yai, with a garden and lake setting. Large portions. We recommend visiting after 4pm for the best light.
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Lamaya Khaoyai
Jungle club with Mayan-inspired bamboo architecture and light shows. Prices are high, but it's a memorable evening. The adjacent Lacol Hotel offers good value for an overnight stay.
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Local Mookrata Korat Style
One of the best local Thai meals in the area. We recommend going after dark.
Seen enough? Keep reading for pricing details below, or jump straight to booking.
Check Availability for Your DatesHow a Khao Yai Photoshoot Works
- You contact us with your travel dates and the type of session you're interested in.
- We plan the route based on the time of year, your style, and how many hours you've booked. We advise on light, flow, and outfit changes.
- You arrive ready at the first location in the afternoon. Sessions run from afternoon into golden hour and evening, which gives you the best natural light.
- We shoot across multiple locations at a relaxed pace. Every session is private.
- You receive your edited gallery within 3 business days via Google Drive. Every usable frame is included, colour-graded and ready to download.
Getting Here & Getting Ready
Khao Yai is about three hours from Bangkok by road. The most comfortable option is a private driver. A 4-seater runs around ฿3,700 THB for the day; a van costs more due to the larger size. If you're travelling with us, we can share the ride from Bangkok, which keeps things simple and saves you the hassle of arranging transport separately.
We can help you arrange a driver if needed. Just mention it when you get in touch and we'll sort it out.
Makeup and hair services are available, but our artist is based in Bangkok. Our artist travels with us to Khao Yai, added to your booking cost. Our recommendation: do your hair and makeup in Bangkok before you leave. The drive is three hours, and arriving ready to shoot means you don't lose time at your destination.
We Can Help Plan Your Khao Yai Trip
If you're not sure which locations to include, where to stay, what to eat, or how to structure the day, we can help. Time spent here across different seasons means we know what works for each style of photography and time of year.
Landscape photography is also possible in the area. Visit our landscape photography page if that interests you. And if you're planning a wedding in the region, get in touch to discuss what's possible.
Just send us a message with your dates and what you have in mind. We'll reply shortly with a suggested itinerary.
What Clients Say
"We booked the 6-hour session for our pre-wedding shoot in Khao Yai and the planning made everything so easy. The route covered Toscana Valley, the flower park, and sunset at the alpaca farm. We ended up with over 900 photos and honestly couldn't pick favorites because so many were good. The editing was done in two days. Really professional from start to finish."
"We brought our two kids and didn't expect much from a full day of shooting, but it worked out better than any session we've done before. The photographer kept the pace relaxed so the kids didn't burn out, and the locations were all different enough that the gallery doesn't look repetitive at all. We got over a thousand photos back in three days. Already planning to come back next year."
"We came from France for our honeymoon and added a photoshoot day in Khao Yai on a recommendation. The driver was arranged through the photographer which made logistics simple. We did the 8-hour session and covered so many different spots that people assume we shot over several days. The variety in one gallery is something we didn't expect. Already recommended to two friends."
Book Your Khao Yai Photographer
Khao Yai is three hours from Bangkok and most visitors don't know it exists. The variety here is hard to match: architecture, gardens, farms, temples, and open landscape across a single day or two.