Hoa, local photographer in Hanoi

About Hoa

Hoa is a professional Hanoi photographer based full-time in Vietnam’s capital. He works in a freestyle approach, guiding clients to connect with their surroundings so the real emotion comes through, and his images appear regularly in Localgrapher’s Hanoi guides — from the misty shores of Hoan Kiem Lake at dawn to solo portraits along Long Bien Bridge and couples sessions in the autumn light of the Old Quarter.

Home Base

Hanoi is the only city Hoa shoots in, and that focus shows up in his depth of local knowledge. His recommended locations are the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Long Bien Bridge, and Dong Xuan Market, and his sessions move easily between the iconic and the everyday. He photographs couples on the lakeside paths at sunrise, families through the lantern-lit streets at dusk, and solo travelers along the riveted steel arches of Long Bien at the riverbank. His personal favorites — old Vespa scooters, dogs, and old buildings — give a sense of the texture he likes to bring into the frame.

Extended Coverage

Hoa works exclusively within Hanoi and does not currently cover other cities. For travelers who want a single photographer who lives, shoots, and edits in one location, that focus is part of why he is one of the most-booked names on the Hanoi roster.

What to Expect

Hoa shoots couples, families, solo travelers, and surprise proposals. He speaks English and Vietnamese, offers Client Pickup as an additional service, and is also a Photo Tour Guide, so a session can run as a guided photography walk through the Old Quarter or as a more traditional portrait shoot. Past clients describe him as accommodating and easy to work with, and his comfort with secret proposals is reflected in the Hanoi proposal guide, where he discusses how a photographer can stay invisible at busy locations like Hoan Kiem Lake, the temple courtyards, and the bridge.