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Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary

By: Ray - Published: 5 July 2020

Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary

This is a photo documentary telling the story about life in rural Cambodia. It’s quite different from much of my travel photography and street photography which generally features city life.

I spent a couple of weeks in Cambodia in January 2020, visiting the capital city Phnom Penh and Siem Reap where the Angkor Wat Temple complex is located. Of course, these famous locations are a treasure trove for travel and street photography.

However, for me, rural Cambodia was the unexpected star of the show. In fact, if I ever get the opportunity to return to Cambodia, it will be to see and photograph more of these rural areas and the way of life.

The images in this gallery feature three locations:

  • The Bamboo Train in Battambang
  • Andong Russey Pottery Village
  • Kampong Luong Silversmith Village

Andong Russey Pottery Village

I visited one family in the Andong Russey Pottery Village which is located in the province of Kampong Chhnang.

This amazing family revolves around a strong matriarchal foundation of two Grandmothers, Mum and her three children. The menfolk had all sadly passed away.

It was a privilege to spend time with this tough and resourceful family.

Kampong Luong Silversmith Village

Kampong Luong Silversmith Village is located in the Kandal Province, not far from Andong Russey.

At first I was concerned that I might be witnessing child labour and exploitation, but this proved not to be the case.

In fact, the children were orphans who were being cared for. They were learning their craft in the mornings and attending school in the afternoons.

Click on the photos to view full size:

Displaying our Wares - Andong Russey Pottery Village Family - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Displaying our Wares – Andong Russey Pottery Village Family – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Eldest Son - Andong Russey Pottery Village Family - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Eldest Son – Andong Russey Pottery Village Family – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Youngest Son - Andong Russey Pottery Village Family - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Youngest Son – Andong Russey Pottery Village Family – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Daughter - Andong Russey Pottery Village Family - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Daughter – Andong Russey Pottery Village Family – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Children with Grandma - Andong Russey Pottery Village Family - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Children with Grandma – Andong Russey Pottery Village Family – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Potters Wheel - Andong Russey Pottery Village Family - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Potters Wheel – Andong Russey Pottery Village Family – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Wistfully Preparing Lunch - Andong Russey Pottery Village Family - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Wistfully Preparing Lunch – Andong Russey Pottery Village Family – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
The Facilities - Andong Russey Pottery Village Family - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
The Facilities – Andong Russey Pottery Village Family – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Family Home Part 1 - Andong Russey Pottery Village Family - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Family Home Part 1 – Andong Russey Pottery Village Family – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Family Home Part 2 - Andong Russey Pottery Village Family - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Family Home Part 2 – Andong Russey Pottery Village Family – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Training the Orphans - Kampong Luong Silversmith Village - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Training the Orphans – Kampong Luong Silversmith Village – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Orphan Girl - Kampong Luong Silversmith Village - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Orphan Girl – Kampong Luong Silversmith Village – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Orphan Boy - Kampong Luong Silversmith Village - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Orphan Boy – Kampong Luong Silversmith Village – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Lighting Candles - Kampong Luong Silversmith Village - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Lighting Candles – Kampong Luong Silversmith Village – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Swigging Water - Kampong Luong Silversmith Village - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Swigging Water – Kampong Luong Silversmith Village – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Ice Delivery Guy - Kampong Luong Silversmith Village - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Ice Delivery Guy – Kampong Luong Silversmith Village – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Fast Food Delivery - Kampong Luong Silversmith Village - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Fast Food Delivery – Kampong Luong Silversmith Village – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Bright Pink Bicycle - Kampong Luong Silversmith Village - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Bright Pink Bicycle – Kampong Luong Silversmith Village – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Old Bicycles - Kampong Luong Silversmith Village - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Old Bicycles – Kampong Luong Silversmith Village – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Parked on the Drive - Kampong Luong Silversmith Village - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Parked on the Drive – Kampong Luong Silversmith Village – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Lads on the Street - Kampong Luong Silversmith Village - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Lads on the Street – Kampong Luong Silversmith Village – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Drivers Resting - Bamboo Train Battambang - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Drivers Resting – Bamboo Train Battambang – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Train Driver - Bamboo Train Battambang - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Train Driver – Bamboo Train Battambang – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Swapping Trains - Bamboo Train Battambang - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Swapping Trains – Bamboo Train Battambang – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Following the Train - Bamboo Train Battambang - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Following the Train – Bamboo Train Battambang – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Station Shop - Bamboo Train Battambang - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Station Shop – Bamboo Train Battambang – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Calming the Baby - Bamboo Train Battambang - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Calming the Baby – Bamboo Train Battambang – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Store Rooms - Bamboo Train Battambang - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Store Rooms – Bamboo Train Battambang – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary
Train Drivers House - Bamboo Train Battambang - Rural Cambodia - Street Photography Documentary
Train Drivers House – Bamboo Train Battambang – Rural Cambodia – Street Photography Documentary

More Information

If you want more information about these fascinating villages and locations I found the following blog posts to be very helpful when I was planning my trip:

  • Bamboo Train Battambang
  • Kampong Luong Silversmith Village

Related Posts

Here are some related posts featuring international street photography:

  • Varanasi – India
  • Hanoi – Vietnam

Alternatively, you can see more of my work as a reportage and documentary photographer here.

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