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Half Day , Full Day and Private Photography Tours in Bali, Indonesia with professional photographer David Metcalf and his team. Discover and photograph some stunning, meticulously researched locations including volcano sunrises, special ceremonies and cultural events, waterfalls, river scenes, rice fields and hidden sacred temples. Get tips and great advice from our team of professional photographers . We offer special group discount for a group of 3 pax or more! And private exclusive tours are available. The feature of what we offer , is an immersion into the real Bali culture for a few hours as we take you into the traditional villages and communities and connect with the Balinese people. This allows for special photographic opportunities and an opportunity to express your creativity in one of the most photogenic locations on the planet.
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sandi1Oakland_Ca
oakland, ca32 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Solo
David is a knowledgeable photographer, and knows the best off the beaten path spots for shooting in the area around Ubud. He's a good guy and will tailor your day according to your skills. I am an avid amateur and experienced in landscape photogrpahy. I also love shooting people. We spent hours Ina really cool market that no one but locals would know. What a day. David also works with a local driver, NY man Dana (nyomandana622 on WhatsApp) who is just an all around fine human being. He gave so much color and local background info. Do not hesitate to engage either or both of these guys. They're just superb.
Written 16 September 2023
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We hope to host you again in the future. Please feel free to reach out to us regarding Bali, Indonesia or international tours and workshops. We offer discounted rates for return customers and can offer a discount for any family/friends you refer for future bookings. Cheers!
-DMPhotography Team
Written 3 November 2023
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Ian C
2 contributions
Jul. 2023
All I can say if you want to experience a beautiful sunrise over volcanoes, go to a very local market tourists rarely visit, have lunch in the home in a local village, and stop at many spots along the back roads, all the while taking incredible images, then this is the tour for you. I recommend this tour without any reservation. Also David is very helpful to ensure your camera settings are appropriate for the setting.
A must do for any photographer visiting Bali.
A must do for any photographer visiting Bali.
Written 28 July 2023
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What a stunning morning that was! Thanks Ian and Trevor for coming out with me for the day, and the opportunity to show you some beautiful parts of the island away from the tourist areas. I think you got to experience a good combination of people, landscapes, temples and some traditional villages. I hope you can return to Bali one day and i can show you more of this beautiful island.
Written 31 July 2023
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scullers68
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Nyoman, he's a really great guy and took us to some terrific locations.
Nyoman is hugely experienced and took the time to help me to improve my shot choices and think about composition.
The clouds didn't clear for us at dawn so there was no opportunity to capture Mt Agung on this day. Instead, Nyoman took us into the fields and I was able to capture the early mist amongst the trees and rice terraces. After this, we visited markets, temples and waterfalls.
Nyoman also recommended and offered an ND filter at a water temple. This proved invaluable for long exposure shots and yielded some terrific results.
My partner came along for the ride and although she was not taking pictures, she also had a great time.
Nyoman’s family and friends were also very welcoming and made us feel very comfortable. The home cooked meal was delicious!
Overall, Nyoman was very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm is infectious.
The clouds didn't clear for us at dawn so there was no opportunity to capture Mt Agung on this day. Instead, Nyoman took us into the fields and I was able to capture the early mist amongst the trees and rice terraces. After this, we visited markets, temples and waterfalls.
Nyoman also recommended and offered an ND filter at a water temple. This proved invaluable for long exposure shots and yielded some terrific results.
My partner came along for the ride and although she was not taking pictures, she also had a great time.
Nyoman’s family and friends were also very welcoming and made us feel very comfortable. The home cooked meal was delicious!
Overall, Nyoman was very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm is infectious.
Written 21 July 2023
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Davebris
Thanks very much for the positive review , and for trusting us to show you the real magic of Bali in a photography sense. Nyoman is very good at adjusting to the conditions as you experienced. We can’t control the weather but can work around in the best way to get the best photos. Thanks again
Written 22 July 2023
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Chi
Philadelphia, PA8 contributions
May 2023
As a preface to our review, we are photographers looking to build our portfolio and our travels are dictated by landscape photo opportunities in various countries. With that said, we typically identify which shots we are aiming for prior to planning out a trip. We reached out to David outlining exactly which landscape photos we were looking to take. While we knew where and when (sunrise/sunset) to take the photos, we wanted to hire someone that is familiar with the area as some locations may require a quick hike or is located on private property. Any photographers know spending the extra minutes to figure a location out once you arrive is crucial and it can mean a lost opportunity in getting the best light.
We sent to David a list of all of the landscape photo locations for sunrise and sunset and well as opened up the opportunity to photograph cultural-based subjects during the day. After some back and forth, David provided back to us a very detailed itinerary outlining exactly what to expect every single day, the time, etc. As a person that is considered a "planner" (me), this was exactly the type of information I was looking for and the level of detail. Additionally, we absolutely loved the ability to adjust the entire itinerary - to as much or as little as we preferred. Lastly, any changes we wanted to make, David was sure to insert his opinions and warnings in case anything created conflict. This entire process of creating the itinerary was invaluable!
Unfortunately, David was not available for the days we requested but he did refer me over to Nyoman (using the finalized itinerary we agreed on) who is a local photographer and guide that work under the same team as David. While we never got to experience what it was like to tour with David, I have nothing but praise for Nyoman and this goes back to my concerns over figuring things out once you get to the exact photo locations. There are several examples but one of the highlights is when we wanted to take sunrise photos at the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple. Prior to arriving for sunrise, I had no idea they open at 6:30am. During our visit, sunrise was 6:15am which means just getting in at 6:30am would result in a lost opportunity as the beautiful sky prior to sunrise would already be gone. We were already there at 5:30 am. Fortunately, there was a 24-hour guard and Nyoman was able to speak to them directly and they let us in! If we were there without Nyoman, I am certain we would not have been able to get in.
Overall, our experience with Nyoman was one of the best. He was not only very accommodating, but it's nice to have a guide that understands photography. The most unique aspect of our tour was not photo-based and it was actually a very pleasant surprise. During our first day and after our first cultural-based photo session, Nyoman invited us over to his house where his wife cooked us a traditional Balinese lunch; we felt so honored in having to see where he was raised, meet his wife, and experience their food. And during this meal, they had dancers perform in their garden providing us with even more opportunities to take photos.
For any other photographers on the fence about which photo guide to go with, please consider David and/or his team (Nyoman). I know there are other photo guides out there (that are quite famous on Instagram) but they do not provide you the ability to adjust and dictate the flow of your itinerary, they charge 4 to 5 times more and those guides most likely are not even permanent residents or locals of Indonesia. With that said, if you go with David and/or his team, you are not only going to get one of the best photo tours experiences (and I've been on a lot throughout the world), but the money you pay goes back to the people that live there - not just there to "set up shop".
We sent to David a list of all of the landscape photo locations for sunrise and sunset and well as opened up the opportunity to photograph cultural-based subjects during the day. After some back and forth, David provided back to us a very detailed itinerary outlining exactly what to expect every single day, the time, etc. As a person that is considered a "planner" (me), this was exactly the type of information I was looking for and the level of detail. Additionally, we absolutely loved the ability to adjust the entire itinerary - to as much or as little as we preferred. Lastly, any changes we wanted to make, David was sure to insert his opinions and warnings in case anything created conflict. This entire process of creating the itinerary was invaluable!
Unfortunately, David was not available for the days we requested but he did refer me over to Nyoman (using the finalized itinerary we agreed on) who is a local photographer and guide that work under the same team as David. While we never got to experience what it was like to tour with David, I have nothing but praise for Nyoman and this goes back to my concerns over figuring things out once you get to the exact photo locations. There are several examples but one of the highlights is when we wanted to take sunrise photos at the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan temple. Prior to arriving for sunrise, I had no idea they open at 6:30am. During our visit, sunrise was 6:15am which means just getting in at 6:30am would result in a lost opportunity as the beautiful sky prior to sunrise would already be gone. We were already there at 5:30 am. Fortunately, there was a 24-hour guard and Nyoman was able to speak to them directly and they let us in! If we were there without Nyoman, I am certain we would not have been able to get in.
Overall, our experience with Nyoman was one of the best. He was not only very accommodating, but it's nice to have a guide that understands photography. The most unique aspect of our tour was not photo-based and it was actually a very pleasant surprise. During our first day and after our first cultural-based photo session, Nyoman invited us over to his house where his wife cooked us a traditional Balinese lunch; we felt so honored in having to see where he was raised, meet his wife, and experience their food. And during this meal, they had dancers perform in their garden providing us with even more opportunities to take photos.
For any other photographers on the fence about which photo guide to go with, please consider David and/or his team (Nyoman). I know there are other photo guides out there (that are quite famous on Instagram) but they do not provide you the ability to adjust and dictate the flow of your itinerary, they charge 4 to 5 times more and those guides most likely are not even permanent residents or locals of Indonesia. With that said, if you go with David and/or his team, you are not only going to get one of the best photo tours experiences (and I've been on a lot throughout the world), but the money you pay goes back to the people that live there - not just there to "set up shop".
Written 5 June 2023
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Thank you very much for your very positive review. Nyoman and i teamed up 10 years ago and i am proud to say we are just as passionate and excited today as when we started. We spent many hours together planning and working out the best way for you to get to the places you desired. I think planning is a critical part of the photography experience and takes a lot of the luck out of getting great images. And as you point out, having that local knowledge and connections can make a big difference getting into places at the right times to get the photos you desire.
I was very proud to read your review as this was exactly what Nyoman and I wanted to achieve.
And so happy to see you capture some incredible images. Connecting with the people and going back to Nyomans for lunch is always a feature of our tours, and his wife Wayan is a great cook!
Written 31 July 2023
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scottravel32
Glasgow, UK234 contributions
Apr. 2023
Spent a fantastic day with Nyoman and came away with some fantastic images. Although the weather was initially challenging, Nyoman adapted really well until the rain cleared up. He also quickly understood the types of images I like to shoot and adjusted the itinerary accordingly. Communication with both Nyoman and David was excellent throughout - highly recommended.
Written 13 May 2023
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Thank you very much for the 5 star review. I think flexibility is crucial on these photo tours as the weather can be so unpredictable. We see this as part of the challenge. It rarely rains all day in bali and we can always find something interesting to photograph.
Thanks and we hope to see you again.
Written 31 July 2023
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David J
10 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Outstanding day, we had challenging conditions with the weather but my guide Nyoman was excellent and adjusted the tour's itinerary to suit the weather conditions. While early rain impacted some of the sites, we had great light as the sun broke through the rain clouds lighting up the rice fields. Nyoman is also a very good photographer who provided helpful guidance during the tour, particularly photographing people at a local market and also the village ceremony. The booking process through Viator was simple and effective, and follow-up communications for the tour were very good. David, Nyoman and Wayan were very responsive, and David provided a pre-tour brief which was very helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending David's tours, in particular the full day tour.
Written 11 May 2023
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We hope to host you again in the future. Please feel free to reach out to us regarding Bali, Indonesia or international tours and workshops. We offer discounted rates for referrals for any family/friends in future bookings. Cheers!
-DMPhotography Team
Written 3 November 2023
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Jip S
Amsterdam, The Netherlands42 contributions
We had absolutely fantastic time with Nyoman on our 1 day photography trip. We started early morning with a sunrise shoot, followed by a local market, streetphotography and a lunch and traditional dance at Nyomans home. He is this super warm and friendly person that helps you improve your photoskills, show you the best places and make all the people so relaxed so you get wonderful portraits. The warmth of Nyoman and his family is really inspirational. The communication with David through whatsapp worked great. We would highly recommend a trip with them!
Written 25 April 2023
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Thanks very much for the positive review and we are very happy you had such a wonderful experience.
Written 13 May 2023
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Helen S
Claymont, DE1 contribution
Fantastic 2 days photographing amazing Bali. Started at 4 for sunrise shoot. Different locations on 2 days. We did mountain, temples, . Not the tourist stuff!Had a wonderful time!
Written 20 April 2023
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Thanks for the feedback. As you point out we try to give photographers an experience that few tourists get to experience. After 9 years doing these tours we have discovered some very special places that we like to bring people to, and some of the best places on the island for photography
Written 13 May 2023
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Ironstone & Clay
Marton, New Zealand1 contribution
David is a very nice guy who is very knowledgeable about photography, local customers, and good photography spots. On my trip I got photograph and experience the way of life here in Bali. The driver Made was also wonderful and they both made me most welcome and I felt very safe as a solo woman traveler. Would recommend.
Written 5 February 2023
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Thanks Louise , it was a pleasure taking you to these special places and seeing the look of joy on your face as you were clicking away on the shutter!
It was a wonderful day , thanks so much for trusting me and giving me the opportunity to show you some of the beautiful places on the island I love so much
Written 13 May 2023
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Kylie B
2 contributions
Dec. 2022
I had an amazing experience with both David and Nyoman. If you have the opportunity this is the most incredible chance to explore not only the cultural aspects but also the photographic challenges of Bali qnd the tradiitional back streets of the Island.. Nyoman is a font of knowledge and and an amazing soiuce of traditional sites and culture.
Written 28 January 2023
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Davebris
Thanks so much for the positive review, we love taking photographers into the real Bali to present the opportunity to get some special photos of the people and landscapes. So happy you enjoyed the day .
Written 29 January 2023
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Panda-KOno
K. Ono15 contributions
Phone number, mail address, quotation for 5 days
David Metcalf Photography
Ubud, Indonesia102 contributions
Hello, my whats ap number is 62 8111331255 .
Claire G
George Town, Malaysia36 contributions
I don’t know if my question was submitted so posting again. My son is a photography student and needs to up edit and upload some images to college. He doesn’t have a laptop with him so wondering if you know any studio that would potentially rent their editing computer with lightbox on it for a couple of hours? Thanks
David Metcalf Photography
Ubud, Indonesia102 contributions
Sorry we missed your question. Please feel free to reach out to us via the webiste if you require further assistance.
Claire G
George Town, Malaysia36 contributions
I don’t know if my question was submitted so posting again. My son is a photography student and needs to up edit and upload some images to college. He doesn’t have a laptop with him so wondering if you know any studio that would potentially rent their editing computer with lightbox on it for a couple of hours? Thanks
David Metcalf Photography
Ubud, Indonesia102 contributions
When does this need to be done? He could use my computer in Taksu Photo gallery but it is being repaired at the present time.
Karina J
Lima, Peru16 contributions
Hi! Im now in ubud and ill be here for 2 weeks .. i want to know how much it cost the half day tour ... and which is your availability ... or if you can give me your number to contact you.. thanks
David Metcalf Photography
Ubud, Indonesia102 contributions
Hi, Please contact Wayan on 0817 4773619 or at Taksu Photo Gallery 0361 972500 from 9 am until 8 pm. Thanks
JaySmile1
London, UK2 contributions
Hello,
I have a few question regarding your tour. What happens if the weather is against us i.e. rain and thunderstorms? I am thinking of doing a full day tour tomorrow but concerned about the weather forecast. Also, what is the usual number in a group and what is the maximum number. Will there be advice on the day with regard to camera settings?
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thanks,
Jackie
David Metcalf Photography
Ubud, Indonesia102 contributions
Hello,
Sorry about late reply, I just received this, we rarely have problems with rain, because if it does rain in the Ubud area it is normally in the afternoon, and we are finished by 1 pm. We have some indoor photography and if its light rain we just keep going and teach about photographing in the rain. If it pours down all morning, then we may cancel and you get a 50% refund. This has happened about 4 times in 5 years, so pretty unlikely! Yes we give instruction on photography tips, etc.Normal group size is 2 - 3 and max 5.
Chantal M
15 contributions
Hi,
I would like to do the half day tour this tuesday (6 november). Is it possible?
Staying just outside Ubud.
Greetings,
Chantal
Chantal M
15 contributions
Hi,
I would like to do the half day tour this tuesday (6 november). Is it possible?
Staying just outside Ubud.
Greetings,
Chantal
David Metcalf Photography
Ubud, Indonesia102 contributions
Yes, we can try and arrange something for you. Could you call me at 08111331255 tomorrow? and we can cordinate this way?
devoake
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
I am thinking of this tour as well. What time did you leave Seminyak?
David Metcalf Photography
Ubud, Indonesia102 contributions
You would need to leave Seminyak around 4 am.
Psychoted
Ceres37 contributions
Hi David
Could you quote two of us for a day photo tour with you! We are from South Africa and would like to experience Bali the way you present it. We are intermediate photographers and we are staying in the Bali Nirwana Apartments (Tanah Lot) 10-14 May. Full Moon is on 11 May and we would like to include the photo trip on or around this. Are you available for this please?
kind regards Bill Skinner and Christo Steenkamp
David Metcalf Photography
Ubud, Indonesia102 contributions
Hi and thanks very much for the enquiry, yes we can book you both in for this date.
BeMore13
Charlotte, NC91 contributions
Hello - I am planning a trip to Bali in April and would love to do one of your photography tours and will be alone. How far in advance will I need to book a full day tour? I plan to have my accommodations book before end of March.
I am excited and cannot wait!
Thanks,
Bebe
David Metcalf Photography
Ubud, Indonesia102 contributions
Hi Bebe, thanks for your enquiry. You can book just a few days before no problem.
Thanks. Dave