Bhaktapur Durbar Square at 7am, before the tourists — the warm brick and empty courtyards are unbeatable.

Godawari Botanical Gardens for family portraits, especially in the winter months when the light is soft all day.

Nagarkot for sunrise couple portraits above the clouds. Arrive 45 minutes before first light.

Patan alleys for editorial black-and-white. Pashupatinath at sunset for silhouettes. Phewa Lake for reflection frames.