John McDermott Photography Excursions

28/10/2017

21/10/2017

Thank you Siem Reap Art Tours

Much has changed in Siem Reap since it opened its borders to large scale tourism. Close your eyes and imagine a time before the harsh neon lights of

31/08/2017

Very exciting news. Book early to avoid disappointment.

04/12/2015

When you come on my photo tour, you’re my guest, and I want you to have the best possible experience – of the country, of the temples, and of capturing the of one of the most enigmatic historical sites on the planet.

We will visit some of my favorite temples and villages, at times of day when we can find the solitude necessary to creating good photographs.

I won’t lie to you: Angkor has changed since the days when you could sit by yourself at Angkor Wat for hours and watch the sunset. So that means being flexible, and if one spot isn’t working for us photographically, I’ll change the itinerary on the spot and find a place that does.

26/08/2015

'Angkor Un-Eclipsed'
Coverage of John McDermott's exhibition at Anantara Angkor Resort & Spa and the exclusive expeditions on offer.
Published by Outlook Traveller.

View the remarkable ruins of Angkor Wat—in pictures—at John McDermott gallery at the Anantara Angkor Resort & Spa in Siem Reap (Cambodia)

14/08/2015

The opening of the McDermott Gallery at the Anantara Angkor Resort and Spa gives guests a unique perspective of Angkor Wat and its surrounding temples.

13/08/2015

A beautiful article from this months issue of Harper's Bazaar UK by Fiona Campbell.

"To help you discover the tenth wonder of the world in peace, the Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor have enlisted the services of a master photographer. John McDermott will guide you to the most evocative places and help you take spectacular photographs.

No average snapper; McDermott creates haunting infra-red images of the Cambodian landscape that are shown in galleries internationally.

Fiona Campbell tours the ancient temples

07/10/2014

Call out from Angkor Photo Festival & Workshops for volunteers and interns for their forthcoming 2015 festival.

17/09/2014

Join the chat on twitter for international day. McDermott Gallery are online and waiting for your questions.

The latest Tweets from McDermott Gallery (). Fine art photography of Asia by American photographer John McDermott. We are art lovers & exhibitors, promoting both local & international artists in Cambodia. Siem Reap, Cambodia

02/04/2014

Submissions are now open for the 10th annual Angkor Photo Festival. Click below for more information and deadline details.

We invite you to submit your work to the 10th Angkor Photo Festival & Workshops, to be held this year from 29th November to 6th December in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The longest-running photography event in Southeast Asia, the annual Angkor Photo Festival & Workshops is a free international platform and…

26/03/2014

'I have worked with people of all different levels of experience, from those who have just picked up their first real camera to artists who are interested in learning more about photography to budding professionals who are interested in refining their techniques.'

John McDermott

19/11/2013

A celebration of art, architecture and the communities.

Our City Festival activates Cambodia’s urban environments through art, architecture and ideas that is characterized by a spirit of accessibility, learning and innovation for all.

Support the Our City Festival 2014 today.

Support independent artists and youth in Cambodia through “Our City Festival," focused on urbanism and its influence on contemporary culture and development.

26/09/2013

Designed for enthusiastic amateur or professional photographers, a private photo consultation with John McDermott may be a highlight of a discerning traveler’s visit to Angkor.

"I have worked with people of all different levels of experience, from those who have just picked up their first real camera to artists who are interested in learning more about photography to budding professionals who are interested in refining their techniques."

14/05/2013

An Apsara dance performance at Preah Khan temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

© John McDermott

17/04/2013

Season of Cambodia - NYC

Cambodian Rattan: The Sculptures of Sopheap Pich
Curated by John Guy
February 23 – July 7, 2013
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Check out “Events” for our full Season of Cambodia line-up! Join us as New York City hosts an historic festival of classical and contemporary Cambodian music, dance, theater, visual arts, film, and humanities in April and May 2013!

15/04/2013

Season of Cambodia in NYC:

'Churning' by Svay Sareth
Date: April 4 – May 27, 2013
Venue: Brookfield Place Plaza, NYC

Born in 1972 in Battambang, Cambodia, Svay Sareth lives and works in Siem Reap. A member of the small and historic group of children who studied art in the Site 2 refugee camps with Véronique Decrop, Svay went on to co-found Phare Phonlue Selepak, an art school in Battambang where he was a teacher.

Check out “Events” for our full Season of Cambodia line-up! Join us as New York City hosts an historic festival of classical and contemporary Cambodian music, dance, theater, visual arts, film, and humanities in April and May 2013!

19/12/2012

When you’re traveling, it’s hard to resist the temptation to cram everything in without a break. We do have a pretty intensive schedule on my expeditions, but I’ve made sure that you’ll have time to edit your photos and share them during our photo review evenings.

You will also have plenty of free time to re-visit your favorite temples/villages or simply relax and enjoy the offerings of the bustling town of Siem Reap.

05/12/2012

Anjali House and Angkor Photo Festival are delighted to invite you to Childrens Day, today at 5pm at Wat Athvea Pagoda.

Don't miss the results of the 2012 Anjali Photo Workshops and enjoy a set of slideshows in this special atmosphere!

13/11/2012

As part of Angkor Photo Festival 2012 at McDermott Gallery:

Labyrinth is a group exhibition by six artists represented by Tanto Tempo Gallery in Kobe, Japan. Both internationally renowned and emerging Japanese photographers, Yukichi Watabe, Hiroshi Watanabe, Yoshihiro Hagiwara, Toshiya Watanabe, Ai Takahashi and Norihisa Hosaka, will each be featuring unique work for this exciting
exhibition. From snow-covered stills to Japanese mobsters, Labyrinth gives us a glimpse into the varied worlds of these immensely talented artists.

McDermott Gallery press release for the forthcoming Angkor Photo Festival is now available, please contact [email protected] for your copy.

Over 50 images by 7 different photographers, it's sure to be a very special show.

30/10/2012

McDermott Gallery invite you to 'People and Monks', a new exhibition by Lim Muy Theam.

We are thrilled to be hosting a new exhibition by Cambodian Artist, Lim Muy Theam at McDermott Gallery Old Market.

Opening reception is Saturday 3rd November, 6.30-8.30pm.

15/10/2012

I wish to express my deepest sympathies to all on hearing the very sad news of the passing of His Royal Majesty, former King Norodom Sihanouk.

McDermott Gallery wish to express our deepest sympathies to all on hearing the very sad news of the passing of His Royal Majesty, former King Norodom Sihanouk.

28/08/2012

The majestic Angkor Wat at sunset.

© John McDermott

23/07/2012

Another image from the new exhibition - Warriors - The Full Moon Festival at Gunung Kawi on Bali

23/07/2012

If you happen to be in Hong Kong this Thursday the 26th please come by the Sundaram Tagore Gallery at 57-59 Hollywood Road for the opening reception for my new exhibition Spirit and Stone. These are all new pictures from all around the region including Bali, Burma, and Kathmandu.

19/07/2012

A little taste of my forthcoming 'Spirit and Stone' Hong Kong exhibition.

'A Cleansing'
Tirta Empul Temple, Bali, Indonesia, 2011

© John McDermott

04/07/2012

An exhibition of fine art images of Asia by international award-winning photographer, John McDermott at Sundaram Tagore Gallery, Hong Kong.

Over the last twenty years, John McDermott has crossed the continent of Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, painstakingly capturing a vision of centuries-old sacred sites and the living cultures that surrounds them.

From Shwedagon to Angkor, from the temples of Kathmandu to the religious festivals of Bali, 'Spirit and Stone' evokes a sense of Asian cultures in rhythm with the natural and spiritual world.

25/06/2012

Article on my forthcoming exhibition at Sundaram Tagore Gallery in Hong Kong next month.

John McDermott @ Sundaram Tagore Gallery Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 19:00 to Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 19:00 International award-winning fine art photographer John McDermott debuts recent photography in Spirit and Stone, an exhibition of...

20/06/2012

Atop the magnificent Pre Rup temple.

18/06/2012

Selected images from my Asia series. I hope you enjoy.

Selected Images from Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar and Thailand.

06/06/2012

Delighted to announce the opening of my new gallery at Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Siem Reap in August this year.

John McDermott’s ever expanding empire has expanded again. He will open a new McDermott Gallery in the prestigious Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, and his iconic monochromatic photographs will be housed