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[Travelers’ Stories] It’s Photography and Also a Journey of Self-Cultivation – An Interview with Henry, Founder of “Travel.Photography”

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — [Travelers’ Stories] It’s Photography and Also a Journey of Self-Cultivation – An Interview with Henry, Founder of “Travel.Photography”

Henry Lo, founder of “Travel.Photography,” 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 scenic backdrops.

“I’ve always hoped to use photography to tell the stories of my travel experiences, because no matter how majestic the landscapes or how grand the architecture,what ultimately matters most is the connections between people.”

Therefore, many of Henry’s works feature people and their stories. Interacting with all kinds of individuals,understanding their daily lives, and uncovering interesting tales are sources of joy in Henry’s travels. These firsthand experiences are absolutely something that can’t be found in books or online articles. One memorable experience involved a small incident on a long-distance bus ride to Tehran, Iran. Due to cultural differences, it’s not easy for an outsider to take photos with local girls in Iran. When Henry encountered a group of local female university students, how did he finally get them to happily pose for the camera? The secret turned out to be communication—not just a simple greeting, but genuinely connecting with the locals before capturing that magical moment with his camera.

Becoming a photographer isn’t something that happens overnight. From first picking up a camera during his university years in 1996 to now, Henry’s journey of cultivation has taken nearly 20 years.

“I remember when I first started photography, aside from being technically inexperienced and lacking knowledge, I was also greedy by nature, wanting to take in all the information at once;plus, my impulsive and impatient personality naturally made it difficult to produce high-quality work.”

However, with Henry’s passion for photography and his self-imposed standards, through continuous practice, learning, and refinement, he gradually developed a system for identifying and correcting his own mistakes while steadily improving himself. He then launched the “Travel.Photography” platform to share his work online, gaining considerable resonance and support—his page alone has amassed nearly 90,000 followers.

“Photography is a form of self-cultivation, holistically accompanying one’s growth. It allows you to immerse yourself in the full 360Perception of the experience and process of local culture during the journey,All compressed onto a single photographic plane, each time being a test of aesthetics,design, and storytelling.

After years of dedication, Henry now publishes his travel articles and photography works in various newspapers, magazines, and platforms, and is often invited by local media and private institutions to speak at travel and photography lectures. For Henry, travel is his greatest teacher, and much of his life knowledge comes from traveling,including history, geography, ecology, fine arts, language, and culture. He recently co-founded a non-profit organization with friends, hoping to promote 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 also organized a Korean cherry blossom photography workshop with Fever Travel and Jetour, which received an enthusiastic response. A group of over 20 people enjoyed ample photography opportunities in Busan while also having enough time for sightseeing, combining both travel leisure and photography elements.

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

Pressing on,


A work by Henry, 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 never waned.

“I remember when I was a kid, watching TV—whether it was travel shows, movies, or even football matches—that’s when I started dreaming endlessly about landscapes all over the world.Then, twenty years ago, I took a 17-day train trip exploring East China,and to this day, I still love exploring the world.”

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

Maintaining such enthusiasm and turning one’s passion into part of one’s career is no easy feat. On this journey, Henry

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