CENTRAL VIETNAM PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP DECEMBER 2025 - DEPOSIT ONLY

$3,500.00

TOTAL PRICE: $5,698

Shared Room. Add $1,640 USD for a Single Room.

Workshop fee is all-inclusive (except airfare, visa, full details below).

DEPOSIT: $3,500 USD - The deposit price is the same for single and double-room bookings, the additional fee for those requesting a single room will be applied to your final payment invoice. Upon receiving your deposit will send you a confirmation email asking you to choose between a single or double room. Please read the terms and conditions policy in the additional information section. All participants will be required to sign a full liability waiver after your deposit is received.

LOCATION: HUE & HOI AN

DATES: DECEMBER 8TH-15TH

NUMBER PARTICIPANTS: 6

What’s Included in the Workshop Fee:

The workshop fee is all-inclusive during the program dates and covers:

  • 7 nights of accommodation (check in opens at 2pm on December 8th and check out at 12pm on December 15th).

  • Free Wotancraft 7L Pilot Series camera bag.

  • All meals during the workshop (excluding alcohol)

  • Airport pickup and drop-off (arrival in Huế, departure from Đà Nẵng)

  • Ground transportation throughout the workshop

  • Local guides and translators

  • Entrance fees to locations

  • Hired models (when applicable)

  • All on-the-ground logistics and coordination

What’s Not Included:

  • International and domestic airfare (Arrival: Phú Bài International Airport in Huế / Departure: Đà Nẵng International Airport)

  • Visa fees (if applicable)

  • Travel, health, or equipment insurance

  • Personal photography equipment and accessories

  • Souvenirs or personal shopping

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Accommodation and meals before Day 1 (December 8 – arrival day) and after Day 8 (December 15 – departure day)

  • Laundry, room service, mini-bar

OVERVIEW

Join internationally published photographer and long-time New York Times contributor Justin Mott for a hands-on photography workshop unlike any other. With over 100 assignments for The New York Times and two decades of experience documenting life throughout Vietnam and Southeast Asia, Justin brings a level of real-world expertise and storytelling insight that few in the industry can match.

This isn’t a sightseeing tour—it’s a dynamic, assignment-based workshop where you’ll experience the daily life of a working professional photographer. Each day, participants will take on carefully crafted storytelling assignments designed to challenge your perspective, improve your narrative skills, and deepen your connection to the subject matter.

Open to photographers of all levels and camera systems—not just Leica users—Justin’s teaching is tailored to your skill set, whether you're just starting out or already working professionally. With a deep passion for education and a teaching background that includes Leica Akademie, Canon Workshops, and years of leading his own private workshops, Justin creates an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring learning environment.

Set in Central Vietnam—where Justin has lived and worked for over 20 years—this workshop offers exclusive access to real people and real stories, far beyond the surface of typical travel photography. The small group size ensures ample one-on-one time and personalized feedback, allowing you to grow both technically and creatively.

You won’t just take photos. You’ll learn to see like a storyteller. The main goal of this workshop is for participants to leave with sustainable skills and knowledge they can take with them on all photography journey.

TOTAL PRICE: $5,698

Shared Room. Add $1,640 USD for a Single Room.

Workshop fee is all-inclusive (except airfare, visa, full details below).

DEPOSIT: $3,500 USD - The deposit price is the same for single and double-room bookings, the additional fee for those requesting a single room will be applied to your final payment invoice. Upon receiving your deposit will send you a confirmation email asking you to choose between a single or double room. Please read the terms and conditions policy in the additional information section. All participants will be required to sign a full liability waiver after your deposit is received.

LOCATION: HUE & HOI AN

DATES: DECEMBER 8TH-15TH

NUMBER PARTICIPANTS: 6

What’s Included in the Workshop Fee:

The workshop fee is all-inclusive during the program dates and covers:

  • 7 nights of accommodation (check in opens at 2pm on December 8th and check out at 12pm on December 15th).

  • Free Wotancraft 7L Pilot Series camera bag.

  • All meals during the workshop (excluding alcohol)

  • Airport pickup and drop-off (arrival in Huế, departure from Đà Nẵng)

  • Ground transportation throughout the workshop

  • Local guides and translators

  • Entrance fees to locations

  • Hired models (when applicable)

  • All on-the-ground logistics and coordination

What’s Not Included:

  • International and domestic airfare (Arrival: Phú Bài International Airport in Huế / Departure: Đà Nẵng International Airport)

  • Visa fees (if applicable)

  • Travel, health, or equipment insurance

  • Personal photography equipment and accessories

  • Souvenirs or personal shopping

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Accommodation and meals before Day 1 (December 8 – arrival day) and after Day 8 (December 15 – departure day)

  • Laundry, room service, mini-bar

OVERVIEW

Join internationally published photographer and long-time New York Times contributor Justin Mott for a hands-on photography workshop unlike any other. With over 100 assignments for The New York Times and two decades of experience documenting life throughout Vietnam and Southeast Asia, Justin brings a level of real-world expertise and storytelling insight that few in the industry can match.

This isn’t a sightseeing tour—it’s a dynamic, assignment-based workshop where you’ll experience the daily life of a working professional photographer. Each day, participants will take on carefully crafted storytelling assignments designed to challenge your perspective, improve your narrative skills, and deepen your connection to the subject matter.

Open to photographers of all levels and camera systems—not just Leica users—Justin’s teaching is tailored to your skill set, whether you're just starting out or already working professionally. With a deep passion for education and a teaching background that includes Leica Akademie, Canon Workshops, and years of leading his own private workshops, Justin creates an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring learning environment.

Set in Central Vietnam—where Justin has lived and worked for over 20 years—this workshop offers exclusive access to real people and real stories, far beyond the surface of typical travel photography. The small group size ensures ample one-on-one time and personalized feedback, allowing you to grow both technically and creatively.

You won’t just take photos. You’ll learn to see like a storyteller. The main goal of this workshop is for participants to leave with sustainable skills and knowledge they can take with them on all photography journey.

Workshop Itinerary

Daily Assignments will be a mix of street photography, travel, portrait, and documentary photography, and overall improving your visual storytelling skills.

Day 1 Dec 8th – Welcome & Introduction in Huế. Recommend to arrive earlier in the day. The workshop will start after lunch around 3pm.

Day 2 Dec 9th – Huế: Street Photography & The Imperial Citadel

Day 3 Dec 10th – Royal Tombs & Perfume Pagoda Sunset

Day 4 Dec 11th – Craft Villages of Huế

Day 5 Dec 12th – Transition to Hội An | Portfolio Reviews* | Round table discussion | Rest

Day 6 Dec 13th – Hội An: Market | Street Photography (Farming life & Coastal)

Day 7 Dec 14th – Final Project & Final Review

Day 8 Dec 15th - Check-out and Departure day for everyone

*if you don’t have a formal portfolio or a body of work to look through Justin will access your work up to this point in the workshop as a whole and offer advice accordingly.

Why This Workshop is Different

✅ Open to all skill levels – Whether you're a beginner, enthusiast, or professional, Justin customizes his teachingto help you grow as a photographer

✅ Small group experience – Get plenty of one-on-one time with Justin for hands-on learning, personalized critiques, and direct guidance

✅ Real-world storytelling – Move beyond snapshots and create meaningful visual stories with Justin’s expert mentorship

✅ Exclusive local access – Experience authentic Vietnam, from hidden alleys to craft villages, guided by someone who has lived and worked here for decades

✅ Portfolio-worthy images – You’ll leave with a refined collection of images and a travel story that stands out

This is more than just a photography trip—it’s a transformative learning experience. Are you ready to take your photography to the next level?

Accommodations

Hue - Huế Azerai La Residence

Hoi An - Marriot Renaisance Hoi An Resort & Spa

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

•⁠ ⁠The workshop reserves the right to cancel between 45 days to 3 months before the start date (December 8th, 2025). In case of cancellation, the full deposit will be refunded, excluding any flight change fees and other costs beyond the deposit.

•⁠ ⁠You may cancel up to 3 months before the workshop, and we will refund your deposit minus any bank fees and administrative charges.

•⁠ ⁠Cancellations made between 3 months and 1 month before the workshop will result in a 50% refund of your deposit. If we are able to fill your spot with another participant, you will receive a refund of your deposit, minus bank fees and administrative charges.

•⁠ ⁠Participants must sign a waiver before the workshop.

•⁠ ⁠Participants are fully responsible for their own gear.

•⁠ ⁠The final payment is due no later than 45 days before December 8th, 2025.

•⁠ ⁠A deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your spot.