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Momentlives - Vietnam Photo Tours
Momentlives - Vietnam Photo Tours
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Momentlives design and operate photo tours in Vietnam and especially the northern part of Vietnam. We are local photographers and love to go out there and shoot, capture the beauty of Vietnam and its people. We take you to unique places at the right time and stay with you and help develop your photography creativity.
Tours and Tickets by Momentlives - Vietnam Photo Tours
Photography Tours
4–5 hours
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Day Trips
6 hours
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Photography Tours
4–5 hours
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4 hours
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Dorrie D
Boston, MA13 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
"Moments" are exactly what you'll capture when working with Son and his team.
Our travel always includes a private photography tour, whether it is for a few hours or a week. We feel it is the best way to learn about and show respect to a culture so different from our own. As an introvert, I do wonder if we'll get stuck with someone we don't really want to spend time with. With MomentLives, you'll wonder if you can fit Son in your suitcase to take him home with you.
Our weeklong adventure scheduled for September 2020, finally came together in September 2024 right as a massive typhoon hit. Our original trip to the north was wiped out, but re-routed south so seamlessly by Son and his team that we were never even inconvenienced. While the photo opportunities were different than we had originally planned, they were as unique, jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring as we had hoped for-everything from urban markets to off the beaten-path rural seacoast villages.
More impressive than Son's gift for photography is his ability to engage with strangers and make them feel like friends. Not only us, as his clients, but more importantly the locals in every village we visited. This is what is truly important in a photography tour. Capturing those "moments" is so easy and so genuine because of the camaraderie established by Son's interactions with other people. His joy is contagious, he readily finds the beauty in everything and through that makes you want to capture it all with your camera.
If you are wondering if you can afford booking a tour with Son, I can promise you that you can't afford not to.
Our travel always includes a private photography tour, whether it is for a few hours or a week. We feel it is the best way to learn about and show respect to a culture so different from our own. As an introvert, I do wonder if we'll get stuck with someone we don't really want to spend time with. With MomentLives, you'll wonder if you can fit Son in your suitcase to take him home with you.
Our weeklong adventure scheduled for September 2020, finally came together in September 2024 right as a massive typhoon hit. Our original trip to the north was wiped out, but re-routed south so seamlessly by Son and his team that we were never even inconvenienced. While the photo opportunities were different than we had originally planned, they were as unique, jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring as we had hoped for-everything from urban markets to off the beaten-path rural seacoast villages.
More impressive than Son's gift for photography is his ability to engage with strangers and make them feel like friends. Not only us, as his clients, but more importantly the locals in every village we visited. This is what is truly important in a photography tour. Capturing those "moments" is so easy and so genuine because of the camaraderie established by Son's interactions with other people. His joy is contagious, he readily finds the beauty in everything and through that makes you want to capture it all with your camera.
If you are wondering if you can afford booking a tour with Son, I can promise you that you can't afford not to.
Written March 12, 2025
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Phillip B
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • Friends
Mike is a true professional in every sense of the word. His knowledge of Vietnam and familiarity with locations to shoot, combined with his passion and knowledge of photography will undoubtedly get you the shots you are looking for. His flexibility with photoshoot schedules ensures you'll have ample time to explore the shooting locations and experiment with your shots to guarantee great photos. Mike is very accommodating and is able to fill your requests with ease. His sense of humor only adds to the experience. I highly recommend Mike and his team for any of your photo tour questions or trips in Vietnam.
Written October 2, 2024
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Dear Phil,
Thank you very much indeed for your comment. It was an amazing trip and you were a very, very big part of it. I enjoyed the chats we had about photography and none-photography topics :-).
I am very pleased knowing you enjoyed the time and I do hope a great number of shots you had were to be kept for good for their award winning quality. No matter where your next place of travel and photography is, I believe you will come up with amazing ways to capture the essence of the place.
We should and shall meet again on another photo tour, Phil. Until then, take care and big hug!
Written October 18, 2024
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Dreamer61135981630
1 contribution
Mar 2025 • Couples
We did the Hoi A Fishing Net tour, and had an absolutely incredible time. J, our guide, greeted us having convinced a 90 year old lady to take some portraits with us which was a nice bonus. We then set off by boat to the fishing village. J’s local knowledge added a surprisingly informative element to the day, understanding the story behind what we were shooting. The fishing net shoot was fantastic, with J giving great suggestions on composition I wouldn’t have considered, like slowing the shutter to capture the movement of the hands of the ladies. After that we shot a fisherman casting his huge net which was awesome. The main thing that stood out to me was that these opportunities just wouldn’t have been possible without the local knowledge / language. Thanks again J and Son!
Written March 14, 2025
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Phuoc L
Hanoi, Vietnam4 contributions
Feb 2025 • Solo
The MomentLives tour is very well organized and executed.
I contacted them early on to check the availability and got good advice and flexibility due to my travel dates overlapping with local holidays.
Once the date was set, everything went smoothly. Pickup was on-time and comfortable and my guide (Son) had a lot of knowledge to share.
They also know all the locations and people from experience so the shooting experience itself is also very easy. We also got to sit down for tea with the locals and get to know more about their local life in addition to photographing them.
There was also time for a little bit of exploration outside of the main attraction during my tour which is nice.
Overall a definite recommend for photographers.
I contacted them early on to check the availability and got good advice and flexibility due to my travel dates overlapping with local holidays.
Once the date was set, everything went smoothly. Pickup was on-time and comfortable and my guide (Son) had a lot of knowledge to share.
They also know all the locations and people from experience so the shooting experience itself is also very easy. We also got to sit down for tea with the locals and get to know more about their local life in addition to photographing them.
There was also time for a little bit of exploration outside of the main attraction during my tour which is nice.
Overall a definite recommend for photographers.
Written February 4, 2025
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Dear Phuoc. THank you so much for your kind review. It was a very lovely experience going around doing photography with you and I'm so glad you got to enjoyed the time and I hope you had some great shots to keep. Right now we can't wait to meet you again and host your photography experience in Bac Ha - Vietnam. Take care, my friend!
Written February 10, 2025
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Laura J
Wismar, Germany17 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
Big love for Mike and the team! They just love taking people to the original places around Vietnam, always giving the important background information while being immensely funny and helpful at any time. Would always do it again and I’m sure this wasn’t my last trip with momentlives! #hellyeah
Written September 26, 2024
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Hi Laura, #hellyeah, big love to you from the Momentlives team, too. Thank you so much for your comment. You were such a big part of our wonderful journey with you big smile and amazing attitude all the time (even though I don't recall you had much of the special coffee :-)). Jord and Momentlives can't wait to have you again on another photography experience. We wish you the truly best things in life as you deserve them all. Take care and big hugs, my friend.
Written October 18, 2024
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Thea M
Stuttgart, Germany3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
It was the second time I decided to go on an adventure with and because of momentlivesphotography and it was the best so far. We did a tour of central Vietnam around the coast and got to know the fishing communities and their way of life. Són has a great knowledge of the local lifestyle and takes you to places you never knew existed. I always feel inspired and energized after being there. I can't wait to come back!
Written July 26, 2024
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Thank you, Thea, for your kind review. It was a very lovely time being with you and our group, and the vibe we had, as well as the photo opportunities. I surely can't wait for your coming back. Thank you for joining Momentlives.
Written October 5, 2024
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Uros B
Krsko, Slovenia67 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Had a really great time with Momentlives capturing authentic villages around Hanoi. Everything, from communication, booking, to payment, went smoothly as well. The experience was immersive, and the guide ensured we got to see the genuine beauty of the local villages. If you're looking for an authentic and hassle-free photography tour, look no further!
Written October 17, 2024
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Dear Uros,
Thank you very much indeed for booking with Momentlives. I am happy to learn that you had a great experience capturing the images of daily life in the villages around Hanoi. I hope you have accumulated a good number of beautiful shots and I do look forward to having you again on another photo tours of Momentlives in the North, Center or South Vietnam. I wish you the best.
Written October 18, 2024
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Ton v
3 contributions
Mar 2025 • Friends
We did the Hoi An Fishing Nets, and the tour guide was J. The tour was very well organized and J had himself lots of ideas of different point of views.
We were so satisfied that we did booked another photo tour with them.
Thanks Son and J.
We were so satisfied that we did booked another photo tour with them.
Thanks Son and J.
Written March 8, 2025
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Ben W
Bunbury, Australia1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Solo
Mike, what an incredible experience. I booked a 9 day tour from Hanoi through to central Vietnam. The access Mike has to spots that no tourist can get to is simply the reason to book with him. The second reason is because Mike is the best tour guide I have ever met, his passion for the perfect shot will have you inspired. Thank you Mike, thank you for everything you have done over the last 9 days. You are a ⭐️
Written June 30, 2024
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Thank you so much, Ben. It's so kind and sweet of you to put it this way. I am so happy to have you and our amazing team of photographers. We really did see a lot and photograph a lot, at some places where no one has ever photographed before, and we came out with award winning shots! Thank you for coming, best wishes to you and your journey, brother. Big hugs.
Written July 26, 2024
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Dominic K
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • Friends
Absolutely amazing Tour! Mike and James did such a great job at showing us around northern and central Vietnam. Definitely one of the best trips I ever did, with some of the most amazing pictures and locations. I would 100% recommend booking a tour and finding out yourself.
Written September 26, 2024
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Dear Dominique,
Thank you so much for your comment. I am so happy to learn that you had a great time here in Vietnam with Jord and the Momentlives team. We really did have a great trip in every way (except for my landing from the bus that morning, haha). I am thrilled that you enjoyed the shots you took. We must surely meet again on another photographic journey somewhere, buddy.
I wish you the best in life, I believe you will be doing amazingly with anything that you choose to do.
Till when we meet again: Big hugs, brother!
Written October 18, 2024
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