hospitality
Slow Mornings
Director of PhotographyA sunrise-to-service hospitality film for a boutique hotel in Chiang Mai. Shot over two days capturing the quiet rituals that make a guest morning feel like home.
Director of Photography · Bangkok
Ian Dang
Commercial · Narrative · Documentary · Corporate · F&B · Hospitality
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Work
Selected ProjectsSlow Mornings
Director of Photography · 2025A sunrise-to-service hospitality film for a boutique hotel in Chiang Mai. Shot over two days capturing the quiet rituals that make a guest morning feel like home.
Ian captured exactly the feeling we wanted warm unhurried cinematic without being heavy.— REPLACE, Hotel GM
Brand Story
DP Camera Op · 2024A brand anthem for an emerging lifestyle brand. Fast-paced, color-graded for warmth, mixed formats — handheld, gimbal, and drone.
Professional, creative, and easy to work with. The final film exceeded our brief.— REPLACE, Creative Director
Golden Hour
Director of Photography · 2024Evening service captured in golden-hour light for a fine-dining restaurant. Close-up food work meets atmospheric wide shots of the dining room.
Our bookings went up 30% after we launched the film on socials.— REPLACE, Restaurant Owner
The Mekong, After Rain
Cinematographer · 2024A meditative documentary following river communities along the Mekong during monsoon season. Observational, patient, shot on natural light.
The footage felt alive. Every frame had weight and meaning.— REPLACE, Producer
Still Waters
Cinematographer · 2023A short documentary portrait of a traditional fisherman on the Gulf of Thailand. Shot entirely on natural light over three mornings.
Ian has a rare patience with documentary subjects. He waits for the real moment.— REPLACE, Director
The Way Home
DP · 2023A CSR documentary for a property developer, following families returning to renovated community housing. Authentic, emotional, handheld.
This didnt feel like a corporate video. It felt like a film. Thats exactly what we needed.— REPLACE, Marketing Director
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Photographer · 2023About
Bio · KitProfile photo
I'm a Bangkok-based Director of Photography. I work on branded films, documentaries, corporate projects, and lifestyle content across Southeast Asia.
Based in
Bangkok, Thailand — available across Southeast Asia and for international productions.
Works in
Studio
Founder & DP at Veyarta Studio
Kit
Camera
- Sony FX3
Lenses
- Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM
- Sony 16-35mm f/4 Zeiss
- Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II
- Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM
- Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE
- Canon TV Zoom 9-162mm
Support
- DJI RS3 Gimbal
- Sennheiser MKE 600
- DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone
- Teleprompter
Lighting
- Amaran 660c
- Amaran 360c
- Amaran 120c
- Amaran Pano 60C (2-kit + stands)
- Amaran 25x Ace
- Nanlite PavoTube 15x II (4-tube kit)
Got a project? Let's talk.
Get in touchDirect
Availability
Currently accepting projects for Q3–Q4 2026. Typical shoots run 1–5 days.
What happens next
- Personal reply within 24 hours.
- 30-min discovery call — no pitch, just listening.
- Written proposal with scope, price, and timeline.
Credits
Client Feedback"Ian brought a level of visual storytelling to our brand film that we didnt know was possible. Every frame felt intentional."REPLACE NameBrand Manager — REPLACE Company
"Working with Ian was effortless. He understood our vision immediately and delivered images that exceeded every expectation."REPLACE NameCreative Director — REPLACE Agency
"Ians eye for natural light and composition made our hospitality shoot feel cinematic, not corporate. Our bookings increased after the launch."REPLACE NameGM — REPLACE Hotel
"The documentary footage captured the essence of our community in a way that felt authentic and deeply human."REPLACE NameProducer — REPLACE Production
Behind the Scenes
On SetOn location · Bangkok
Lighting setup
Documentary shoot
Food styling
Hotel interior
Aerial prep