The 7 Best Photo Sessions in Ubud

1.UBUD Instagram Spot Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $42Our pick

Spend three hours with a private photographer in Ubud, visiting Happy Swing Bali, a coffee and tea plantation, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Guides such as Dono, Nyoman, Kadek, and Berto are praised for posing advice, flexibility, and cultural tips. Expect at least 75 edited photos, with entry fees extra.

“All in all it was a wonderful morning. We were picked up from our hotel and stopped at a place with swings to take our first pictures. Of course it’s a little cheesy but the pictures all came out beautifully. Next we stopped to try some coffee at a new luwak plantation. It was so peaceful and the guide there was very knowledgeable and friendly. Finally we went to Alas Haram to take some very cool pictures. We were so happy to have these photos as we never would have taken ones like this ourselves! Our host was extremely kind and welcoming and we learned even more about Balinese culture…”

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2.Bali Private Photographer & Drone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $65

Spend two hours with a private Bali photographer such as Nyoman, Kadek, or Artha, visiting Ubud photo spots by car. Choose candid, romantic, funny, or birthday-style images, then receive at least 50 high-resolution edited photos through Google Drive. Drone use at hotels requires prior permission.

“We booked a tour for 9/1 at 7am around 8/17 for hotel pickup. On 8/30 I received a WhatsApp that we were outside hotel pickup area in Ubud and needed to meet at a supermarket. My group was in transit from USA as it takes a day to get to Bali. During a layover I responded and said I wish they had told us earlier as we’re going to Ubud from 9/8 -9/11 and could have did tour then. The guide said he might could accommodate us. I replied and asked few questions: could we move tour to 9/8, if so would it cost any additional money, and did we…”

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3.Bali Full Day Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $246

Start at 5:30 am for a small-group photo day from Ubud with David Metcalf Photography. You’ll chase sunrise views of Mount Agung, visit Tirta Empul, meet local communities, share a Balinese home-cooked lunch, and get practical advice for using an iPhone, DSLR, or drone.

“We went to a local food market to meet with locals and had a wonderful experience. Had a great time on this tour, thank you Nyoman!”

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4.Batur Jeep Explore with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $26Best value

Ride a private 4WD Jeep to Mount Batur at sunrise, sunset, or daytime with a trained local guide and photographer. Stop for a local breakfast at 1,420 meters, then visit the Black Lava and Black Sand areas. Guide Boy is praised for creative photos and a flexible approach.

“We had an amazing tour guide named Boy who took some amazing photos and did everything he could to get the best pictures of us. Would definitely recommend”

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5.Ubud Swing with Private Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $45

Spend about two hours around Ubud’s famous swing spots with local host Kadek, a portrait photographer with 10 years in tourism. Private transport, water, and at least 75 edited photos are included. Check the swing and transport surcharges carefully before booking.

“The worst experience I have ever had in Bali, go to Alas Harum you the entire fees 50,000 per person and the you can find a cheeper photographer inside. These scammers will take you to another place for the swing you have to pay 300,0Read more”

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6.Sunrise + Jeep + Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $85

Leave Ubud before dawn for a private 4x4 jeep ride up Mount Batur. You will watch sunrise near 1,360 meters, cross black lava and sand, and may visit coffee plantations and Batur Natural Hotspring. Guides such as Mangku, Bati, Kadek, and Made are named in guest feedback.

“Amazing view and such a memorable journey. Made was such a helpful guide, he spoke good english and help us to reach the top of month Batur.”

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7.Bali Half Day Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $164

Start at 5:30 am with David Metcalf Photography for sunrise views of Mount Agung, rice fields, market portraits, and Tirta Empul Temple. Nyoman may guide you, offering practical help with framing, light, and camera settings. Groups are limited to four, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Fantastic half day tour from sunrise to midday. We covered everything - sunrise, village, rice paddies, markets, waterfalls even religious festivals!”

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