You And Your Portraits With Elephants
Photos You’ll Treasure For A Lifetime
Many people that see my Chiang Mai elephant portraits wonder if they can also experience this. The answer is yes, no problem. Some are concerned about safety and care for the elephants. Please don’t worry if you have no experience with elephants. I will take the time to introduce you and to explain the “dos” and “donts” of working with these amazing creatures. But, here is my best tip, right now; just fill your heart with love for them and relax. Elephants have a powerful sixth sense and will feel your emotion!
I absolutely love the elephants that I work with and know them personally. Their care and happiness is critically important to me. Whatever is going on, the elephants come first. However our elephant models seem to actually love being photo stars. Come and see for yourself. This is truly an amazing experience even if we were not taking any photos.
Next point is, I am a people person, so, don’t worry, I won’t bite! I will be very gentle with you and help you get the amazing photos that you are dreaming of.
I promise you that every one of my Chiang Mai elephant shoots will produce fabulous photos that you will cherish forever.
We donate to Daughter’s Rising
“We are not only lovers of elephants but also love our local friends.
We stand fierce with our beautiful friends from Daughters Rising. They empower at-risk girls to end trafficking in their communities & break the cycle of inter-generational poverty. Chai Lai Orchid exists to provide training and employment for these girls and funding for Daughter’s Rising Foundation. With each photoshoot booked we will donate 500tbh for their support!”

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Expect beautiful photos all in the style that you see on my Instagram. Any additional elephant costs over what is included (extra food if needed) will be charged to your Chai Lai tab.
All prices cover a single person, 2 friends, a couple or a family unit of up to 4 people. In the case where you wish to share the shoot but want your own individual photos there is an additional charge of 2,500 per additional person after the first 2 people.
SILVER
THB 3,800
50++ photos
30 minutes
- Ideal for Chai Lai guests for Morning Call at the room with the elephant and, perhaps a few shots outside of the room too.
GOLD
THB 8,800
100++ photos
Up to 1 hour
- Ideal for when you want more than just the Morning Call with the elephant at the room.
- You may opt for Morning Call (if you are a day guest, I substitute the grass hut for the elephant at the room)
AND photos at the Mountain resort location
OR Morning Call and photos in the river at the Riverside location. - Alternatively, this could be used for photos at the elephant waterfall bathing area. This includes the very popular swing photos, waterfall background photos, rock ledge photos, as well as all the great ‘in the water with the elephant photos’. Just as you can see here or on my Instagram.
DIAMOND – Best seller
THB 9,800
200++ photos
Up to 1.5 hours
- This is a favourite package for those who want to maximise the different style of elephant photographs.
- It includes Morning Call at the room with the elephant (if you are a day guest, I substitute the grass hut for the elephant at the room).
- Photos with the elephant around the Mountain resort, including the grass hut.
- Mountain back drop.
- Jungle background and tea set.
- Photos at the elephant waterfall bathing area. These include the very popular swing photos, waterfall background photos, rock ledge photos, as well as all the great ‘in the water with the elephant photos’. Just as you can see here or on my Instagram.
DIAMOND & PEARLS
THB 15,000
250++ photos
Up to 3 hours
- Everything included in the Diamond package.
- Plus, after we finish with the elephant, I take you to the very beautiful Mae Sapok Waterfall. Here we will shoot beautiful photos in nature, this time without the elephant. It is an amazing and beautiful location.
- * Note : You can add to this tour with a visit to the Long Neck Village. Additional fee is 3000 THB. There is also a 600 THB entrance fee (Can be charged to your Chai Lai tab). Expect an additional 45 minutes for the visit.
PLATINUM
THB 21,000
300++ photos
Full Day
- Everything included in Diamond & Pearls
- Also including a photoshoot at the absolutely beautiful temple, Wat Khun Win. It is located on an adjacent mountain top, surrounded by deep forest and the temple is carved entirely from wood. It is stunning.
- * Note : You can add to this tour with a visit to the Long Neck Village. Additional fee is 3000 THB. There is also a 600 THB entrance fee (Can be charged to your Chai Lai tab). Expect an additional 45 minutes for the visit.
Staying In The City But Want Cool Chiang Mai Elephant Portraits?
Walking With Giants
THB 12,500 per couple
100++ photos
Half Day
This is a private tour for up to 2 people. A unique experience where you will not only get amazing and beautiful photos with an elephant. You will also know that your money will be helping the elephants, local villagers and ethnic minority girls from Myanmar.
- Pickup 8am or 1pm
- Photos with the elephant at 2 beautiful mountain locations
- Photos at the natural mountain pool with the elephant
- More one-on-one time with an elephant than any other experience
- Drop back to Chiang Mai at 1pm or 6pm
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