Photo masterclasses in Bangkok
See Bangkok through the eyes of a photographer
Experience Bangkok through the lense of a photocamera
Bangkok photography workshop & photo walk
Join us for a short and fun photo workshop in Bangkok’s Chinatown
We’ll start at the Photocafe & Photohostel, where you’ll get quick tips in a cool 200-year-old Chinese room. Then, we’ll stroll through Talat Noi and Chinatown with six easy photo assignments to make your pictures even better.
Kars Tuinder will help you learn while you snap pictures. We’ll explore hidden temples, try local drinks and snacks, and end back at the Photocafe to show our pictures. It’s a simple and enjoyable way to learn about photography and Chinatown’s culture!
Analog black & white photography workshop
This black & white analog photography workshop in Bangkok is a hands-on experience from start to finish. Participants will learn how to use an analog camera, understand light and exposure, and shoot with intention on film. We focus on slowing down, observing the city, and thinking carefully before pressing the shutter. After photographing in Bangkok, you will develop your own black & white film and watch your images come to life. The workshop covers the full analog process, from camera handling to film development.
3-day Muay Thai documentary photography masterclass
This three-day documentary photography workshop takes place inside a real Muay Thai training camp and focuses on learning how to create strong visual stories. You will learn how to observe carefully, work with natural moments, and photograph people with respect and awareness. We will explore what makes a documentary image powerful, how to build trust with your subject, and how to move from single photos to a complete story. Through guided shoots, editing sessions, and feedback, you will develop your own 8–12 image documentary series.
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I discovered photography at a young age and knew early on that storytelling through images would shape my life. Born in Holland, I began studying at the Photo Academy in the Netherlands at the age of fifteen.
For more than 30 years, I have worked as a professional photographer, and in recent years, my focus has shifted strongly toward documentary photography.
Traveling and connecting with local communities continue to inspire me.
I am driven to tell stories that capture social and political realities, to inform and create awareness.
In 2017, this work was recognized with the Monovisions Award and the National Geographic Public Award Benelux in the Human category.
I moved to Thailand in 2021, where I am now based.
I am the owner of Photohostel & Photocafe, located in a 200-year-old renovated Taiyuan building in Talat Noi, Chinatown.
Alongside my photography, I work as a producer for international productions and documentary films.
My latest documentary, Anything for a Better Future, is distributed worldwide by Mailuki Films.
Learn
To Make Beautiful Pictures
We would love to show you the real Bangkok while guiding you with photography tips along the way.
We focus on storytelling, light, composition, and connecting with your surroundings.
Our goal is not only to explore the city together, but to inspire you and help you grow as a photographer.