7-Day Northern Vietnam Small Group Premium Photography Workshop 

Location | Northern Vietnam
Dates | December 7–13, 2026
Price | $5695 (full payment required to secure your spot)

Spend seven days shooting, learning, and refining your photography across Northern Vietnam with New York Times assignment photographer Justin Mott.

This small group workshop is designed for photographers who want an immersive, hands-on experience with structure, direction, and real-world shooting opportunities.

This is not a casual trip or photo tour. It is a working photography workshop built around observation, storytelling, and making stronger decisions in the field.

You will work across the energy of Hanoi and the landscapes of Northern Vietnam, developing your ability to see more clearly and build more intentional images over time.

The goal is simple. Build stronger images and a more consistent photographic approach.

What You’ll Do

This workshop is built around daily shooting, structured assignments, and group reviews.

You will photograph a range of environments, work through real-world situations, and receive direct feedback on your work throughout the program.  

With a small group of participants, the experience is collaborative while still allowing for meaningful individual feedback and growth.  

Workshop Experience

This workshop is led by Justin Mott with local production support throughout the program.

Justin leads all instruction, assignments, and daily reviews, drawing from his experience working on editorial and long-form documentary assignments internationally.  

Group size is intentionally limited to five participants, allowing for focused learning and time in the field.  

Sample Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival, check-in, and introduction
Sequencing assignment and initial review

Day 2
Hanoi street photography including Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Long Biên Bridge, and Đồng Xuân Market
Daily review

Day 3
Environmental portrait session with a model
Travel to Northern Vietnam

Day 4–5
Landscape and cultural photography in Northern Vietnam
Daily shooting and review sessions

Day 6
Final assignment and sequencing
Group review and presentation

Day 7
Departure

What’s Included

Workshop instruction and guidance
Accommodation throughout the workshop
All meals during the program excluding alcohol
Ground transportation
Train travel between Hanoi and Northern Vietnam
Local guides, translators, and models when applicable
Entrance fees and location access
Daily reviews and feedback
All on-the-ground logistics

What’s Not Included

Flights
Visa fees
Insurance
Alcohol
Personal photography equipment
Gratuities for third-party services only (no tips expected for workshop instruction)
Personal expenses

Important Notes

This workshop is limited to a small group of participants
Dates are fixed and scheduled in advance
All participants are required to sign a liability waiver
Participants are responsible for their own equipment

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival/Check-in + Meet & Greet at The Motts' Residence + Sequencing Assignment
Day 2: Sunrise around HK Lake + Long Bien Bridge + Dong Xuan Market + Daily Review
Day 3: Model at Temple of Literature + Daily review + check-out + Train to Sapa overnight
Day 4: Lao Cai Train station - Topas - Shooting - Check-in + Daily review + Lecture/Tip
Day 5: Final assignment in Sapa + Ruin Church + Sapa Town + Final edit/Peer editing
Day 6: Final review + Presentation + Drive to HN + Farewell dinner
Day 7: Departure

Terms and Conditions 

• The workshop reserves the right to cancel the workshop between 3 months and 45 days prior to the start date of December 7, 2026. In this case, the full payment will be refunded, excluding any flight change fees and any other costs incurred beyond the deposit.

• Participants may cancel their booking up to 3 months before the workshop start date and receive a refund of the payment, minus bank charges and administrative fees.

• If a participant cancels between 3 months and 1 month before the workshop, 50% of the payment will be refunded. If another participant fills the canceled spot, the full payment will be refunded, minus bank charges and administrative fees.

• All participants must sign a waiver prior to arriving in Vietnam for the workshop.

• All participants are fully responsible for their own equipment.

• A full payment is required at the time of booking.