Koh Phi Phi Photographer - Private Photoshoots on the Island
Koh Phi Phi gives you limestone cliffs, turquoise water, and a viewpoint over two bays. A Koh Phi Phi photoshoot here means the light, the water colour, and the locations all contribute to the final images.
We run private sessions for couples, solo travelers, and families, starting in the afternoon and running through golden hour. We travel to Phi Phi for booked sessions and also cover Phuket and Krabi.
Recent Sessions
Koh Phi Phi Photoshoot Pricing
All sessions outside Bangkok start at ฿34,000. Every package is private and fully edited. RAW files are available at no extra cost on all tiers.
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~4 hours of guided shooting across planned locations 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 via Google Drive A 4-hour session delivers up to 600 edited images across all locations and outfits. Every usable frame is included. 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, 30-50 unique photo spots A spot is a distinct backdrop within a location: different light, angle, or setting. One stretch of Long Beach can contain many unique spots such as palm groves, rock formations, shoreline angles, and shaded paths.
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Unlimited outfit changes within 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.
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Private session - no other clients, no shared slots 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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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 delivered photo count by around 150 images. Let us know at booking.
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~6 hours of guided shooting at a relaxed pace 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 via Google Drive A 6-hour session typically delivers over 900 edited images across all locations and outfits. Every usable frame is included. 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, 40-60 unique photo spots With 6 hours you can comfortably combine beaches, viewpoints, and an offshore bay without feeling rushed at any of them.
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Unlimited outfit changes (we recommend 4-6 for this length) 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.
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Private session with full photographer focus Your booking is exclusively yours. No other clients, no shared time slots. Full photographer focus for the entire 6 hours.
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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 delivered photo count by around 150 images. Let us know at booking.
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~8 hours of shooting including golden-hour and evening light Eight hours is our most immersive session, allowing time for golden-hour light, multiple environments, and a fully relaxed pace with short breaks to keep energy high throughout.
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1,100+ edited photos across all locations An 8-hour session typically produces over 1,100 edited photos. Every usable frame from every location is included. 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, 50-80 unique photo spots Enough time to move between viewpoints, beaches, and offshore bays. Choose your locations or let us plan the full route based on your style and timing.
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Unlimited outfit changes (most clients fit 6-8 comfortably) 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.
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Private session - exclusive, no interruptions Exclusive booking. No other clients present at any point. Complete privacy across all locations for the full 8 hours.
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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 delivered photo count by around 150 images. Let us know at booking.
Useful if you want to split Phi Phi across two sessions, or combine it with Koh Lanta. Each day runs at 4 hours minimum. We offer portrait sessions, model photoshoots, pregnancy photography, and more across both islands.
Where We Shoot on Koh Phi Phi
Phi Phi has a compact layout, which makes it possible to cover several distinct environments in a single afternoon session. Beaches, viewpoints, and offshore bays are all within short reach of each other.
The Viewpoints
The hike up involves a long staircase at the start, followed by a trail lined with palms, flowers, and thick jungle greenery. We recommend including at least part of this hike in any afternoon session because the trail itself gives you strong photos before you even reach the top.
At the summit you get a wide panoramic view over both bays and the surrounding islands. Bring water and wear shoes you can move in. The climb takes 20-30 minutes. Plan to shoot on the way up, not just at the top.
Pi Leh Bay
Accessible by longtail or speedboat, Pi Leh is a lagoon enclosed by limestone cliffs with turquoise water you can swim in. In our experience shooting both, Pi Leh gives more freedom of movement than Maya Bay. The cliffs create natural framing on all sides, and it stays noticeably quieter than Maya Bay throughout the year - though December and January bring more boat traffic.
Wang Long Bay
A good option for combining swimming and snorkeling with landscape photography. Less visited than Pi Leh, so you often get the water to yourself. The late-afternoon light comes in at a clean angle and the water is shallow enough to stand and pose without effort.
Island Hopping
Several smaller islands sit within 20-40 minutes of Phi Phi by boat. Adding a boat transfer to your session gives you a completely different visual context - open water, smaller beaches, and shots that are hard to replicate from the main island. This works particularly well for model sessions and couples who want variety across a longer booking.
Long Beach (Had Yao)
The water around Phi Phi is noticeably clearer than Phuket and Krabi, and Long Beach shows that off well. It's quieter than the areas near the main pier, with fewer boats moving through the background of your shots. The open space here is easier to work with than the congested Tonsai side for portrait sessions and couples work.
How to Plan Your Koh Phi Phi Photoshoot
We recommend staying at least 3 days. Two nights works but leaves no buffer for weather changes. Three days lets you shoot in two different settings and still have time to actually explore the island.
Sessions start in the afternoon. We plan the route around your accommodation, session length, and preferred locations. Phi Phi is compact enough that we can move between several environments without burning time on long transfers.
If your trip includes Phuket, Krabi, or Koh Lanta, we cover all of them. Koh Lanta is a natural add-on for travelers doing a multi-island route through Krabi Province - the contrast between the two islands gives you a more varied gallery overall.
We shoot portraits, model sessions, pregnancy photography, and more — if your trip has a specific need, get in touch.
What helps us prepare your session
- Your travel dates and how many nights you're on Phi Phi
- Where you're staying (Long Beach or city side changes the starting point)
- The type of session you have in mind - beach, viewpoint, boat trip, or a mix
- Any specific locations you've seen and want to include
What to Expect
We meet at your hotel or a nearby landmark and brief you on the route before we start. Direction and pose guidance run throughout the session - no experience in front of a camera is needed.
Golden hour on Phi Phi, particularly from the viewpoints or along Long Beach, gives a quality of light that makes a tangible difference in the final images. We time sessions to put you in position for that window. For landscape-heavy sessions, the late-afternoon sky above the limestone cliffs around Pi Leh adds a layer you can't replicate at other times of day.
We colour-grade every usable frame and include it in the delivery, sent via Google Drive within 3 business days of your Koh Phi Phi photoshoot. If you'd prefer a curated selection rather than the full delivery, we handle that cut too.
Where to Stay on Koh Phi Phi
The island splits into two main areas. Where you stay changes the feel of your trip and how we structure the day.
City Center (Tonsai Village)
The most convenient location for restaurants, bars, and boat transfers. Hotels here are mostly dated - that's standard for smaller Thai islands. Rooms on the city side can stay loud until late at night because of bars playing music nearby. Worth factoring in if you have an evening session or want an early start the next day.
Long Beach Area
Quieter, with a good beach directly outside your room. Food options nearby are limited - most visitors take the longtail into Tonsai at least once for a proper meal. The boat takes about 15 minutes: 100 baht during the day, 150 baht after sunset.
Hotels Worth Knowing
- Phi Phi The Beach Resort - Our top pick on Long Beach. Rooms are dated but the location is quieter than the city side, and the sea views from the upper rooms are the best on the island for that price point.
- Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort - The highest-quality resort on the island. Isolated by jungle, which means more mosquitoes and less convenience getting to Tonsai, but the grounds are among the best on the island for portrait and couple photography.
- Saii Phi Phi Island Village Resort - Remote and well-designed. The beach can look sparse at low tide when the water pulls back, which is worth knowing if you're planning beach shots from the resort itself.
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between shooting on Long Beach versus taking a boat to Pi Leh or Wang Long?
How does the viewpoint hike factor into the afternoon schedule?
Can we combine a Phi Phi session with Koh Lanta on the same trip?
What happens if the weather is poor on the day of our session?
Is the photo reel compiled from stills or filmed separately?
Book Your Koh Phi Phi Photoshoot
Phi Phi has a short window of genuinely good conditions - sessions fill up fast in December and January, and dates on either side of peak season go quickly too. If you have your travel dates confirmed, get in touch now and we'll check availability. Combining islands? Our travel photography page covers how we plan multi-destination trips across Thailand.
Send us your dates, where you're staying, and what kind of session you have in mind. We'll come back with a plan that fits your trip - locations, timing, and package options - so you can make a decision without going back and forth.