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Photography Tours
This tour is specially designed for photography enthusiasts. Moreover, this tour is perfect for thosee who love travel in Sri Lanka to capture stunning photographs of local people. Furthermore, each of our photo tours is led by experienced Sri Lankan travel photographer, ensuring photographers are in the right places. Consequently, this allows participants to be at the perfect moment to capture stunning photographs of diverse subjects. The tours are designed to include environmental portraits, candid portraits, posed portraits, cultural portraits, and character portraits.
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We organize captivating photoshoots featuring the Veddas indigenous people and the picturesque tradition of stilt fishermen. In addition, we highlight the majestic elephant with its mahout and the serene charm of rural villages. At most photo locations we visit, we have a good connection with local people. As a result, this ensures convenient opportunities for authentic photography experiences.
Whether you’re an advanced photographer or just a beginner, our tours are carefully designed to cater to all skill levels. Likewise, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from a local travel photographer, who will guide you in capturing perfect shots. Additionally, they assist in uncovering the hidden gems of Sri Lanka’s culture, further enhancing your photographic experience. Ultimately, this unforgettable tour is perfect for anyone with true passion for creative photography, whether traveling solo or groups.
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Saman Weeratunga
Photography Tour Guide
Saman is a travel and portrait photographer based in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Travel and photography are his passion, and he has traveled to reemarkable countries. These include Switzerland, Austria, France, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Singapore, and Malaysia. Each journey has been a unique experience, filled with breathtaking sights. However, his thirst for exploration remains unquenched. He’s constantly adding new destinations to his ever-growing list of places to visit. He’s always ready to pack his camera bags and set off on another unforgettable travel photo journey. In addition to his personal photography, Saman has joined our company to lead people photography tours for photographers of all skill levels. Regardless of whether you’re a professional or just beginning your photography journey, Saman will guide you to the best spots in Sri Lanka at the perfect time to capture stunning images of the people of Sri Lanka.
Highlights Of Photo Tours
Vedda Indigenous People
The Vedda people are one of the oldest ethnic groups in Sri Lanka, known for their unique culture, hunting practices, and traditions dating back to before the 6th century BCE. Today, they live in regular houses and huts, with only a few still maintaining the traditional long hair, attire, and beards. This session is set up with a few Indigenous people for a photo session in their hut and the surrounding area. This area is away from the regular touristic Vedda village nearby, where no tourists are around. This is an organized photo session capturing the aboriginal appearance of the Veddas and their traditional culture.
Stilt Fishermen
Stilt fishing is a method unique to the island of Sri Lanka. Fishermen sit on a crossbar tied to a vertical pole driven into the sand a few meters offshore. This technique is mainly practiced during March to April when fish are abundant. This session is set up with a few stilt fishermen. Selecting the best poles to sit against the sunrise or sunset to create a perfect silhouette. While also ensuring a steady position for long exposure photographs of the fishermen and the still water. This is an organized photo session capturing traditional fishermen in silhouette style, their fishing method at dusk or dawn. It also highlights the colorful sky lights that enhance the scene.
Traditional Dancers
There are three main styles of Sri Lankan classical dance. The Kandyan dances of the hill country, low country dances of the southern region, and Sabaragamuwa dances of the Ratnapura region. These classical dance forms differ in their movements and the shape of the drums used. This session is set up with a few Sri Lankan traditional dancers and drummers in costumes. From a dancing academy, bringing them to a nearby rock and requesting dance performances and poses. This is an organized photo session capturing the dance poses of Sri Lankan traditional dancers in colorful costumes.
Elephant Mahouts
Mahouts, often known as elephant handlers, work closely with captive Asian elephants, forming a unique bond. That bond is passed down through generations. The daily tasks of mahouts can include feeding, cleaning, and bathing the elephants. They also train and guide the elephants through various routines. This session is set up with a domesticated elephant and its mahout, bringing them near the lake. The session takes place in front of Sigiriya rock. This is an organized photo session capturing the bond between the elephant and its mahout. It shows how the elephant poses and reacts according to the mahout’s commands.
Tea Pluckers
The task of plucking tea is traditionally done by women, who expertly pluck by hand to ensure quality of leaves. Hand plucking allows workers to select only the top two leaves and a bud from the tea plant. The work is physically demanding, as tea pluckers spend long hours in the fields, moving through rows of bushes. In Sri Lanka, pluckers gather 15 to 20 kilograms of tea leaves daily. This is a candid photo session capturing the portraits of tea pluckers in the tea fields. It showcases their colorful clothes and traditional tea plucking methods used to process Ceylon tea.
Rural Villages
Sri Lankan tea workers are primarily Indian Tamils, brought by the British during the colonial period. They were transported from southern India to meet the labor demands of the burgeoning tea industry. Many of these workers were transported from southern India to meet the labor demands. The tea industry became a major export commodity. Today, the descendants of these laborers continue to reside in tea plantation villages. They often live in the most economically deprived areas in the country. This is a candid photo session capturing close up portraits of the villagers, especially children. They live in very basic line houses that provide a colorful backdrop.
Buddhist Monks
The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka is a historic site. It was once the capital of the country during the 11th to 13th centuries. It is known for its well-preserved ruins, including palaces, temples, and statues. This session is set up with special permission from the Department of Archaeology to enter the ruins at sunrise. No tourists are allowed at this time, and it includes featuring young Buddhist monks for the photo session. This is an organized photo session capturing ancient architecture of Sri Lanka. It adds liveliness to the ruins by photographing young Buddhist monks in front of them.
Street Vendors
Pettah Market is a busy and colorful market known for its wide variety of goods. It is a large area with many streets, where traders sell items like fresh fruits, vegetables, and more. Each street is often focused on one type of product, making it easy to find what you need. The market is full of activity, with people buying and selling goods throughout the day. Pettah is not only a key trading center but also a reflection of the island’s diverse. This is a candid photo session capturing the market’s vibrant atmosphere. It focuses on the actions of hard workers and the emotions reflected in their close up faces.
Green Valley Tuk Tuk Journey
Experience a fun Tuk Tuk journey while taking in the spectacular views of the mountains and tea fields. The small, open vehicle allows for an up-close view of landscapes, ranging from mist-covered mountains to neatly arranged tea plantations. As the Tuk Tuk drives through narrow roads, you feel a breeze, and with every turn, the driver reveals. Additionally, you experience gentle bouncing over uneven roads, adding to the thrill, while the driver shares stories about the area.
Scenic Train Journey
Experience a scenic train journey through the beautiful mountains of tropical Sri Lanka. It can be observed that the views on both sides of the tracks are spectacular, showcasing and vibrant greenery. Furthermore, the train winds through hills, offering glimpses of farms, villages, and vast tea plantations. Additionally, if third class is chosen, the chance to interact with locals, who enjoy chatting, is provided.
About Us
Serenity Sri Lanka Tours offers unique travel experiences across Sri Lanka. We specialize in local people engagement tours, people photography tours, regular sightseeing tours, along with car and minibus hire services in Sri Lanka.
Contact US
Digana Road, Kundasale,
Kandy, Sri Lanka.
(+94) 77 385 7015
infoserenitysrilanka@gmail.com