A solo travel photoshoot in Ubud costs from $140 for 30 minutes, with a photographer who directs every pose and 15+ edited photos delivered within 48–72 hours. Most solo sessions use the rice-field paths of Penestanan or a quiet lane near your stay. We meet at a public place you choose, and the route is agreed in writing beforehand.
Starting from
$140
Duration
30 min
Edited photos
15+
Why here
Why choose Solo travel photoshoot in Ubud?
Ubud draws more people travelling alone than anywhere else in Bali: yoga trainings, retreats, a month of slow work from a café with a view. Those trips leave a phone full of smoothie bowls and jungle, and almost nothing with you in it. A solo session here is less about a landmark and more about recording the version of yourself that came to Ubud — on the quiet rice-field paths above Penestanan, where you can walk for twenty minutes and meet only a farmer and a few ducks. The village sits up a long stairway from the main road, which keeps the scooters out and the light open, and the photographer’s job is to give clear, simple instructions so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands.
How the shoot is planned
What does the shoot in Ubud look like?
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The route
We meet at the foot of the Penestanan stairs off the Campuhan road, or at your café or guesthouse if it is nearby. The climb is the warm-up: a few frames on the steps, mostly walking and talking so that you forget the camera. At the top the paths open onto the plateau of paddies, with palms along the edges and villas half hidden in the trees. The half hour is spent along one loop: walking frames along a narrow dyke between flooded fields, a pause in a farmers’ bamboo hut for close portraits in its shade, and a few wide frames that show you small in a lot of green. If you want a second look — the outfit from your yoga class, a dress you bought at the market — an extra hour ($100) adds it and the walk across to the Sayan side.
02
The timing
Early morning, from about 6:30, is the calmest and safest-feeling time to walk the fields with a stranger: the light is soft, a few locals are about, and you are done before breakfast — useful if a retreat schedule starts at eight. The hour before sunset is the alternative, with warm light across the paddies, but the stairs and lanes are busier then. In the wet season the paths get slippery and the afternoon often brings rain, so the morning slot is the one we hold. Rice here is planted on a rolling cycle, so any month has some green fields within walking distance.
What’s included
What does the package include?
The Solo travel photoshoot package in Ubud covers: 15+ edited photos; One spot near you, worked properly rather than rushed; Posing direction from the first minute; Meeting point at your accommodation or a public place you choose; Private online gallery within 48–72 hours. Nothing is added to the price after the shoot. Permits worth knowing about: Tegallalang Rice Terrace — entry around IDR 25,000, plus small donations at farmer checkpoints on the paths; swings are extra; Tibumana Waterfall — entry around IDR 20,000; a short stepped path through jungle; Kanto Lampo Waterfall — entry around IDR 15,000–20,000; sarongs are not needed; Sayan Ridge & Ayung Valley — depends on the villa or venue; many allow guests' shoots, some charge a location fee.
01I am on a retreat with a fixed timetable. Can the shoot fit around it?
Usually, yes. Thirty minutes plus the walk to the fields takes about an hour in total, so a 6:30 start has you back before most morning sessions begin. If your retreat is in Penestanan or Sayan, the photographer can meet you at the gate. Tell us your free windows when you book and we will fit the light to them.
02Is it safe to walk the rice fields with a photographer I have never met?
The route is fixed before the day and sent to you in writing, along with the photographer’s name and WhatsApp number, so you can share both with someone at home. The Penestanan paths are public, used by farmers, residents and walkers every morning. We do not change the route without asking, and you can bring a friend along to watch if that makes you more comfortable.
03Can I use the photos for a profile picture or my work website?
Of course — they are your portraits. If that is the main purpose, say so before the day: we will include a few cleaner frames with a calm background and a direct look into the camera, alongside the travel pictures. The shade of a bamboo hut or a palm grove gives even light on the face, which works well for a headshot.
04What should I wear on the rice-field paths?
Light colours that stand out from green — white, cream, rust, sky blue — and a fabric that moves when you walk. The dykes between fields are narrow and can be muddy, so wear flat sandals and carry anything delicate. A hat or a bag is a useful prop for people who do not know what to do with their hands, which is most of us.
