Workshop
Photography Workshop
In Laos
7 Days Photographic Tour of Laos
A week can change your life forever. Become a master of photography in 7 days.
Take a journey to realization of self and camera in a land of healing with a true master.
The Vision
What is the most important thing in your life?
When I was young, I thought that when I get old, I would have all this knowledge about life and the best thing to do is to hand it down. It would be the noblest thing to do.
This workshop is about that. Handing down knowledge of all things I know about photography and how to see life. It’s a country that even honking a car’s horn is considered impolite. Everyone you see smile and say Sabaidee with both hands together. They lower themselves even in passing. It’s an innocent people untainted by pressures of AI willing to share a meal with you. Untouched nature and the Mekong River heal your tired soul twisted in anxiety. Contrary to what has been done to the image of Laos by the foreigners, Laos remains Bopenyang, it’s alright, it's still the quiet, unassuming country to heal your tired soul.
Although the world's prices are going up, Laos is still a bargain if you know the country. It's a country where you can truly heal your soul that has been neglected and thrown around all of your life. In the countryside where it is full with innocent, giving people and untainted beautiful nature, you can relax and throw away your troubles and worries. You will feel rejuvenated and feel the passion of life worth living in the healing process. You will take with you everlasting sense of self and contentment along with photographic knowledge . It's a country to feel ~ feel the warmth, feel the heal, feel yourself that you have forgotten. Because, truly, life is about yourself. Find out who you are.
Dates
Schedule
Lesson 1
Nov. 9th — Nov. 16th, 2026
Arrive Nov. 8th · Depart Nov. 16th
Fully Booked
Lesson 2
Nov. 23rd — Nov. 30th, 2026
Arrive Nov. 22nd · Depart Nov. 30th
7
days
5 ~ 7
PARTICIPANTS MAX
$2,500
usd
Experience
"What You'll Experience"
Shoot all the time trip. Train trip to Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng — two of the most well-known cities. Street photography walking tour of Vientiane as well as trips to
lesser known parts.
Every participant will be photographed by John Dax Lew and receive this special portrait after the workshop.

Information
Details
Fee
$2,500 USD (Deposit of $500 secures a spot)
Participants
5–7 maximum
Age
All participants must be 18 and over
Equipment
Laptop computer required as well as camera equipment
Languages
English / Korean
Welcome Dinner
Included ✓
Please Note
Not Included
Airfare
International and domestic flights
Lodging
Please reserve close to Saphanthong Neua
Meals & Beverages
We will recommend all restaurants
Transportation
Vehicle plus driver and petrol cost divided equally by participants
Visa & Taxes
Koreans do not require visa
Travel Insurance
Up to the participant
Photographic Equipment
We do not provide photographic equipment