Better Travel Photography with Platypod

Travel photography isn’t just about ticking famous locations off a list. The best images tell a story, capture an atmosphere and preserve the feeling of being somewhere, not simply what that place looked like. Jarrod Erbe caught our eye with his excellent example of this over on the Platypod Facebook Group.

In the latest Platypod TV episode, Kersten Luts shares practical tips for taking stronger travel photographs that stand out from the usual holiday snapshots. Using a vibrant city as the backdrop, she explores how slowing down, paying attention to light and looking for unique perspectives can completely change your images.

Rather than photographing a destination exactly as everyone else does, Kersten encourages photographers to explore side streets, wait for interesting moments and use composition to guide the viewer through the scene. Small adjustments in camera position can transform an ordinary street into a compelling photograph.

Compact support tools also make it easier to work in busy urban environments, allowing photographers to shoot from creative low angles or maintain stability when the light starts to fade. It’s proof that you don’t need to carry heavy gear to produce professional-looking travel images.

Whether you’re exploring your own city, heading abroad for a weekend break or embarking on the trip of a lifetime, these techniques will help you create photographs with more personality and stronger visual impact.

Travel photography is about more than documenting where you’ve been. It’s about capturing the experience in a way that makes people feel like they were there with you.