Ho Chi Minh City Photography Tour: Capturing Moments with a Local Guide
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16 Ratings
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Capture your moments and discover hidden gems in Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ho Chi Minh Statue - I will take you to explore the best attractions and hidden gems in Saigon. The tour can be organized during the day or at night. I will also help you capture professional moments through film photography, digital photography or even video during the tour.

We will meet at the designated meeting point and take a short walk around the city center (or a selected district) to discover the city’s hidden treasures.

*With 3 hours, you will receive:
-All digital photos taken with a Canon M50 in JPG format with basic editing
-20 film photos captured with a Canon A1
-Photos will be delivered within 3 days via Google Drive

By joining my tour, you will will experience stunning and unique photos capturing yourself, your friends, and your family immersed in the vibrant life of Saigon. These photos will not be like the typical ones you see, but artistic representations of genuine and lively moments that you will cherish with your friends (old and new) in a city that you will surely fall in love with.

Join me to create unforgettable memories and take home the most unique souvenir from your Ho Chi Minh City Trip.

What's Included
  • All digital photos with basic editing
  • Bottled water
  • Canon A1 film camera, Canon M50 digital camera
  • 20 film photos
  • Tissue
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Private transportation
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

If you’re new to photography techniques, looking to effortlessly capture your moments, or simply seeking a friendly companion, I’m the perfect choice.

For SOLO TRAVELERS: Unveil your true essence and showcase your unique allure.
For COUPLES: Capture your love story during your vacation.
For FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Create lasting memories with beautiful images.

It’s not just a photography tour. It’s an opportunity to discover unique hidden gems, experience street culture, and savor local delicacies at the same time.

With a keen eye for detail and a knack for finding the perfect angle, I use various cameras, including film and digital, to provide you with both modern and vintage artistic photos in a unique way.

Especially, if you haven’t experienced film photography before, this will be an exciting new adventure for you.

I’m happy to work with you to create a customized experience that meets your needs and preferences.

Join me on this extraordinary journey of visual storytelling.

Location
Ben Thanh Market
I am excited to meet you at the Southern Entrance (Main Gate) of Ben Thanh Market, a vibrant marketplace located in the heart of Saigon. This meeting point will ensure our easy and convenient rendezvous.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Junevs
Mar 24, 2024
Totally awesome 🙏❤️ - My cousin and I had an awesome time with Daren. She is very professional from start to finish. Her communications skills before, during, and after our tour was exceptional. She gave us some tips and recommendations that were very valuable. Most of all, our photos turn out really great. We feel like professional models😂😂🤪
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Leonasl1
Jan 21, 2024
Daren's photos and captured moments are a great memory from HCM - It was a fun and interesting experience with Daren. She is not only a great photographer, but also an interesting and friendly conversationalist. Daren's photos and captured moments are a great memory from this contrasting city.
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Elaine_h
Jan 19, 2024
Great Photos!!! - Thank you Daren! She is a very nice girl & easy to talk with. We did 2 photos sessions. One at District one & the other District 3 for the old buildings/ flower market. Photos were great! Nice angles & capture your special moments in HCMC. 2-3 hrs photo- shoot sessions just perfect! Highly recommend to everyone^^
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Nickolaia2018
Jan 2, 2024
Chasing the Golden Light in Ho Chi Minh City with Daren Photography - Daren wasn't just a guide; she had this special photographer's eye for spotting hidden gems. We strolled down vibrant alleys alive with street art, navigated the buzz of bustling markets, and found quiet moments in temples bathed in golden light. Each stop felt like a picture-perfect postcard, just waiting to be captured. With Daren's helpful tips, we managed to snag some pretty fantastic shots, including some beautiful ones of me and my partner soaking up the unique vibe of Ho Chi Minh City. It wasn't just sightseeing; it was a chance to see the city through a different lens.
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Davidpg7333fq
Dec 7, 2023
Excellent personalised and passionate experience. Worth every dollar and second of your day. - I'll save you the trouble. Just book this service straight up. I requested Daren's service for a couples photoshoot. She was very pleasant, easy going, flexible and professional. Her passion for photography and her city really comes to light. Daren endeavours to provide a tailored experience. Her camera work and eye for framing is exceptional. This is more than worth your time and money.
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Paradise45347354711
Nov 13, 2023
Photography tour with a difference! - Great tour with Daren. I am a hobby photographer and was interested in Daren showing me Ho Chi Minh city through her eyes. We met in a local cafe before starting our walk. Daren is very familiar with the area and we walked for most of the 3 hours covering quite a lot of the city sights. Along the way Daren to photos of me and the area around us. She confidently guided me across many roads and taught me how to be more comfortable on the other side of the camera from what I usually am. I have great time with Daren and really enjoyed the tour. I would high.y recommend her.
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Ruchia147
Oct 20, 2023
One of the best photography experiences. - It was an absolutely unique and delightful experience. Daren went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, taking us to numerous captivating spots, capturing countless remarkable photos. Her flexibility was exceptional; we changed the date, time, and meeting place, and she accommodated us seamlessly. The resulting pictures are not just beautiful, but also truly one-of-a-kind. This was undeniably one of the best experiences in Ho Chi Minh City.
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803kushagras
Oct 19, 2023
A great experience with Daren. Definitely worth booking. - I had connected with Daren on my first day at Saigon and thought of making a reservation with her and I must say that it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Daren is extremely polite person and is very easy to communicate with and her attitude is amazing. One instance was a welcome message from her which was very thoughtful and immediately I didn’t feel like a stranger in the city. Coming to her skills, she is an excellent photographer and knows the knack of capturing beautiful photographs through her lens and would show you around the city, share food insights. An extremely enthusiastic person who really displays her passion of photography and carries two camera, digital and film. She eagerly makes conversations and the shots that captures are on point. Once the shoot is done, she does a spectacular job in editing the pictures, lighting and would share everything over your email and always delivers on the promised time. Whenever I’d visit Saigon next, Daren is the obvious choice.
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341takk
Oct 2, 2023
A Local Passionate Photographer in Ho Chi Minh! Definitely worth your time! - 100 percent genuine and loves what she does. She has so much passion and she will direct you so you don’t have to worry with posing in front of the camera. She has a wonderful smile and it resonates a positive atmosphere. Thank you very much for the amazing opportunity! She has a very good eye for angles and lighting so she might stop you out of no where to take that perfect shot. Make sure that happens because the best photographers guide the model so that you look the best! I brought some wardrobe and she was very accommodating to that. Just make sure you keep conversations going so she knows what type of photos you want.
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Yasmine487
Sep 30, 2023
Exceptional Experience! - Exceptional experience! Daren was a very talented photographer! Her professionalism, friendliness and patience made me feel so relaxed and at ease. I was so impressed with how amazing the photos turned out. I definitely recommend to anyone who visit Ho Chi Minh, it's so worth the money and time, you won't regret it. Thank you again Daren for making my visit such a memorable experience.
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