[Traveler’s Story]It's Photography and Also a Practice – Exclusive Interview with Henry, Founder of "Travel.Shoot"

Henry Lo –Founder of "Travel.Shoot"He is not only a photographer and a travel enthusiast but also a storyteller. Don’t misunderstand—calling Henry a storyteller doesn’t mean he’s long-winded or dull; rather, it highlights his talent for weaving narratives.

Henry’s works often incorporate human elements alongside landscapes.

“I’ve always hoped to use photography to tell the stories of my travel experiences, because no matter how magnificent the scenery or how grand the architecture, what matters most in the endis the connection between people.”

As a result, many of Henry’s works feature people and their stories. Engaging with different types of individuals,understanding their daily lives, and uncovering interesting tales are all part of the joy Henry finds in traveling. These firsthand experiences are absolutely something that can’t be found in books or online articles. One particularly memorable experience was a small story on a long-distance bus to Tehran, Iran. Due to cultural differences, it isn’t easy for an outsider to take photos with local girls in Iran. When Henry met a group of female university students, how did he finally get them to smile and look at the camera? The secret turned out to be communication—not just a simple greeting, but genuinely connecting with the locals, and only then capturing that magical moment with his camera.

Becoming a photographer isn’t something that happens overnight. From first picking up a camera during university in 1996 to now, Henry has spent nearly 20 years in this craft.

“I remember when I first started photography, aside from being technically inexperienced and lacking knowledge, I was also greedy by nature—I wanted to take in all the information at once;plus, I was impatient and impulsive, so naturally, it was hard to produce high-quality work without patience.”

However, with Henry’s passion for photography and his self-discipline, through continuous learning, practice, and refinement, he gradually developed a system to self-correct mistakes and improve himself. He then launched"Travel.Shoot"as a platform to share his work online, receiving much resonance and support—his page alone has accumulated nearly 90,000 followers.

“Photography is a practice, one that accompanies and nurtures your growth in every way. To capture the 360The understanding of local culture gained from the journey above,all compressed onto a single photographic plane, each time becoming a test of aesthetics,design, and storytelling.

Having practiced for many years, Henry now publishes his travel articles and photography works in various newspapers, magazines, and platforms. He is also frequently invited by local media and private organizations to speak at travel and photography lectures. For Henry, travel is his greatest teacher, and a significant portion of his life’s knowledge comes from traveling,including history, geography, ecology, fine arts, language, and culture. He recently co-founded anon-profit organizationwith the aim of promoting travel education.

Henry believes that travel is part of education and can help people understand more about the world.

And in April this year, Henry, together with Fever Travel and Jetour, organized aKorean cherry blossom photography workshop,which was met with an enthusiastic response. A group of over 20 people not only had a great time taking photos in Busan but also enjoyed ample sightseeing time, combining both travel leisure and photography.

“I think a travel photography tour should not only have ample time, but also allow participants to fully enjoy the fun of traveling, so itinerary planning and transportation arrangements are very important.”

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Henry's work, taken on Liushitou Mountain in Taiwan

Having set foot in nearly 60 countries and over 250 cities around the world, Henry's passion for travel has not diminished.

"I remember watching TV as a child, and under the influence of travel shows, movies, and even football matches, I developed an endless fascination with the landscapes of the world.Then, twenty years ago, I once took a train and traveled around East China for 17 days,and to this day, I still love exploring the world.”

Last year, Henry traveled to Northern Europe with Jetour, where he chased the aurora and even experienced floating in the icy sea.

It’s not easy to maintain such enthusiasm and turn one’s interest into part of one’s career.On this journey, HenryEspecially when publishing his original works online, he has received advice and even criticism from different people.However, as Henry said, likes on the internet can sometimes be as illusory as a mirage. The most important thing is to persevere, and over time, you will eventually gain a certain level of external support.

“If I could describe the meaning of travel in just one sentence,I would say that travel is my best teacher.”

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Jetour x Henry — TaichungPhotography Tour in Korea

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