Why I love travel photography
There are so many answers to this one question. Let’s go back to the beginning though. Because it all started somewhere. I have grown up in a family that has loved to travel. My parents would always take my sister and I on a couple of trips each year. I think that my favorite childhood memory is from Thailand when I was 11. Not a specific experience, however more the entire journey. I still remember how everything seemed so different from what I had ever seen. The people, the food, the scenery and the busyness of the streets. My heart was already set on traveling back then. I wouldn’t research as I do today, but I would look at photos to get an idea of what we would get to experience. I think this is what started it all for me, this trip to Thailand.
When the trip came to an end and we arrived back in Denmark, I would constantly look through the photos. Deep down, I think I already loved photography back then, without even knowing it. After every vacation, I always sat and looked at our photos. I guess it took me back to the experience somehow. It allowed me to relive all the memories.
Fast forward to 2013 and I had just booked a trip to Ecuador. I brought my parents point and shoot camera, and I loved photographing the country. I didn’t know anything about photography, but I just loved shooting. And I photographed everything. My favorite photos from the trip are without a doubt of the sea turtles or the Amazon family.
So you see, it was all small steps, that eventually made me fall in love with photography. When I bought my first camera in 2016, I had no idea that I would be where I am today - sharing my passion with others. Having a book and an upcoming photoshop course.
Today my camera is my travel companion. The only friend that I bring on every single one of my trips. I love travel photography because it allows me to freeze a moment, and capture the memory forever. Because a camera in a rural village in India, can bring the entire community together. Because of the happiness I see in peoples faces when I show them their photo.
It’s about waking up early to experience an amazing sunrise, all by myself. To sit in awe with my camera, and witness our beautiful world unfold in front of me. It’s about showing these incredible destinations to my friends and family. Often of places they have never heard about. It’s the research that goes into finding new places. The excitement I get when I book a flight ticket, or see my photos for the first time. The process of post processing. Basically it comes down to happiness.
I love taking photos, and it is often in these moments that I’m the most happy. And isn’t that what we all want in life? Being happy. I strive for happiness every single day. I don’t want to live my life with any regrets, and it’s therefore that I’m currently using all the energy in my body, to make this photography career a success. Because I know that if I wouldn’t try to pursue this dream, I would regret it in the end. Doing travel photography is what I love.
The best moments are when I travel with my family or friends, and I see how proud they are of what I create. Every single time I edit a photo, my parents are still the first people I show it to. My parents and a few friends. And I know they are honest with me. If something feels off they will tell me, and I love them for that.
There are just so many feelings involved in travel photography. Constantly evolving feelings.
To conclude a very messy post. I love travel photography because of the experiences it allows me to have. Because of the people I meet, because I can make my family proud and because of the happiness it brings me. I love it because I enjoy the entire process, every single moment. Because it is the only thing I have ever really wanted to do in life. It brings joy and inspires people. It let’s others see our beautiful world, in the way that I want to portrait it. Most of all, because I’m happy when I have my camera. It makes me happy.