Travel photography is about more than just capturing beautiful places, it’s about telling the story of your journey. In this talk, photographer Pete DeMarco shares practical techniques for creating images that go beyond the postcard, weaving in light, culture, and a true sense of place. Through stories and photographs from across Asia, you’ll learn how to see differently, connect with your subject, and turn your travels into compelling visual narratives.
What You’ll Learn In This Talk
- How to create travel photographs that go beyond the postcard.
- How to capture a true sense of place and tell the story of your journey.
- Techniques for working with light, timing, and atmosphere in diverse locations.
- Approaches to photographing people and culture respectfully and authentically.
- Simple ways to plan, scout, and stay present to make your best travel images yet.
About Pete DeMarco
Pete DeMarco is a travel photographer who has spent over a decade exploring Asia, leading photography tours, and teaching photographers how to create images with depth and story. With a background in photography education and a passion for connection, Pete helps photographers move beyond postcard shots to capture a true sense of place. His images and workshops emphasize slowing down, seeing differently, and creating photographs that carry the heart of a journey home.