9 Photo Sessions in Northern Vietnam to Build a Day Around

1.Hanoi Private Photoshoot – Iconic Spots & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $20Our pick

Capture Hanoi at its best with a private photographer, iconic sights, local streets, train views, five edited photos, and every raw JPEG.

“I had an amazing experience with this photographer in Hanoi! Everything was absolutely perfect — from the communication and planning to the final photos. They made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the shoot, and the results were beyond my expectations. The photos beautifully captured the essence of Hanoi and felt both professional and personal. I would highly recommend this photographer to anyone looking for high-quality, artistic shots in Vietnam. Thank you so much!”

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2.Hanoi Explorer Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $119

Photograph Hanoi at dawn with a private guide, exploring markets, the Old Quarter, and Long Bien Bridge while learning street photography.

“Amazing trip and support in to the world of street photo. Fantastic to be up before sunrize, to see how the town wake up!”

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3.Hanoi On the Tracks Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $144

Photograph Hanoi’s railway, markets, and morning life with a professional guide on a private four-hour tour with hotel transfers.

“Fuong was a great guide and she brings her insights as a journalistic photographer to her tour. I got some great tips and had a wonderful time using my camera in ways that I didn't know I could. This was also a great cultural tour as we explored one of the markets just as it was waking up. I highly recommend this tour and this organization.”

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4.Photo Tour to Capture The Vanishing Craft of Making Fish Traps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $168

Photograph elderly Vietnamese artisans weaving bamboo fish traps in Hung Yen on a small-group Hanoi tour with local photography guidance.

“If you are looking for an organized, professional, and ultimately rewarding photography tour in Vietnam, look no further than Momentlives.”

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5.Hanoi Street Photography with a Pro – Phone & Camera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $35

Learn Hanoi street photography with Nguyen on a small-group walk covering markets, coffee, composition, and phone or camera techniques.

“I treated my partner with this tour for his birthday, and he (and I) loved it! Such a great way to see the city while building your skills and having fun.”

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6.Ultimate Hanoi Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $359

Review of Hanoi’s 16-hour private photo tour, from dawn train tracks and tai chi to craft villages, night markets, and city life.

“Tung was an amazing guide -- he combined pro photography skills with a deep understanding of the local culture and history, and was a superb teacher and a fantastic travel partner. Inside Hanoi and in the far reaches of the north (Dong VRead more”

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7.Private Hanoi Photoshoot – Iconic Spots & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $40

Capture Hanoi at Hoan Kiem Lake, Long Bien Bridge, and Old Quarter corners with a private photographer, Ao Dai help, and flexible posing.

“Lily is the best! Very fun, very nice, very good at English as well! She made it a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this service. Her photos come out great and she's very accommodating! If I could give her 10 stars she would get 11! She's also very funny and easy going!”

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8.Hanoi Long Bien Sunrise Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $144

Photograph Hanoi before dawn on a private Long Bien tour with a professional guide, market access, sunrise views, breakfast, and Vietnamese coffee.

“we were picked up by Boris at 04.30am in the morning for the photo tour of Long Bien market Right from the start Boris was friendly and made us feel comfortable. He was an absolute pleasure to be with. He gave us lots of tips and advise wRead more”

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9.Into the Thieves Market Hanoi Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $144

Explore Hanoi’s Thieves Market with a private photographer, learning street skills among stalls, alleyways, traders, and a local table-tennis hall.

“This is the first time I’ve taken any sort of photography tour so I did not know what to expect. My tour guide Brian was great as he told me some historic background of the thieves market and the neighborhood. He also took me to places wRead more”

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