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Choose a traveller and a question before choosing a frame. Look for the setting, the action and the detail each image shows. Ask what that evidence helps a traveller understand, and what information is still missing.

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Original sample photography by Charlotte Millington, organised by the kinds of travel work you may want to create. These are existing images, not finished residency assignments, resident results or proof of a commissioned partnership.

Destination · Tourism & Experiences · Accommodations · Restaurants & Food · Travel Products & Gear · Travel Technology · Travel Services

Destination

A sunset over Victoria’s waterfront with reflections and moored boats.
Canada · Destination

Study how this frame establishes the waterfront setting and evening atmosphere for a destination portfolio.

Paris street lined with stone buildings and parked cars.
France · Destination

Notice how this frame provides street-level context for a destination story.

A Roissy-en-France sign framed by autumn trees.
France · Destination

Study how this frame introduces the location for a destination sequence.

A stone building behind a wall and autumn trees in Roissy-en-France.
France · Destination

Look at how this frame shows local architecture and seasonal character.

A paved lane beside yellow walls and blue shutters in Roissy-en-France.
France · Destination

Look at how this frame shows neighbourhood atmosphere beyond the main city landmarks.

A view across Prague’s red rooftops from the castle steps.
Czechia · Destination

Notice how this frame provides an establishing city view for a destination story.

A cobbled lane between yellow buildings in Prague.
Czechia · Destination

Consider how this frame adds neighbourhood detail to a destination portfolio.

A waterfront lined with stone buildings and boats in Malta.
Malta · Destination

Study how this frame establishes a coastal destination through architecture and harbour life.

Boats and waterfront buildings beside a Malta harbour.
Malta · Destination

Add coastal settings and a sense of place to your destination portfolio.

A sunlit pedestrian lane between buildings in Los Cabos.
Mexico · Destination

Consider how this frame adds a walkable street scene to a destination story.

A road beside a rocky slope in Los Cabos.
Mexico · Destination

Notice how this frame provides journey context for a road-travel portfolio.

A narrow Hanoi street decorated with colourful bunting.
Vietnam · Destination

Build destination stories around the details and local life you notice.

Motorbikes on a lively Hanoi street after dark.
Vietnam · Destination

Look at how this frame shows the movement and atmosphere of the city at night.

A narrow Hanoi street decorated with hanging flags.
Vietnam · Destination

Study how this frame establishes street character and a strong sense of place.

Water and distant rocky silhouettes beneath a sunset sky in Vietnam.
Vietnam · Destination

Consider how this frame adds a waterside landscape to a broader Vietnam destination portfolio.

Stone buildings and balconies above a street in Malta.
Malta · Destination

Consider how this frame adds architectural context to a destination story.

A narrow sunlit lane between stone buildings in Malta.
Malta · Destination

Look at how this frame shows the intimate scale of a walking experience.

A stepped passage with palms and outdoor umbrellas in Malta.
Malta · Destination

Consider how this frame adds neighbourhood atmosphere to destination content.

A palm-lined Malta street with traffic at night.
Malta · Destination

Look at how this frame shows how the destination feels after dark.

Illuminated towers against the night sky in Prague.
Czechia · Destination

Notice how this frame highlights the city’s architectural character.

Illuminated buildings reflected in Prague’s river at night.
Czechia · Destination

Expand your destination portfolio with an evening waterfront story.

An illuminated church above a Prague square at night.
Czechia · Destination

Look at how this frame shows the public atmosphere around a landmark.

A bicycle outside a yellow building in Hanoi.
Vietnam · Destination

Consider how this frame adds a quiet everyday detail to a destination story.

A gateway lit at night in Hanoi.
Vietnam · Destination

Presents an evening architectural scene for destination content.

A narrow Roissy-en-France street with a speed-limit sign.
France · Destination

Look at how this frame shows the scale and everyday character of a neighbourhood.

A paved lane and stone walls in Roissy-en-France.
France · Destination

Consider how this frame adds a walking perspective to a local destination portfolio.

A tree beside a low stone building in Roissy-en-France.
France · Destination

Look at how this frame shows seasonal detail and local architecture.

A tree-lined pavement beside a yellow wall in Roissy-en-France.
France · Destination

Notice how this frame captures the textures and pace of an ordinary walk.

An autumn tree-lined path in Roissy-en-France.
France · Destination

Look at how this frame shows the destination through a seasonal outdoor scene.

A Roissy-en-France street beneath a bright cloudy sky.
France · Destination

Study how this frame establishes the town’s street setting and atmosphere.

A building across the road framed by trees in Roissy-en-France.
France · Destination

Notice how this frame provides wider context for a neighbourhood story.

A street with parked cars and buildings in Roissy-en-France.
France · Destination

Look at how this frame shows the practical setting of everyday local travel.

Stone steps beside a building and trees at night in Roissy-en-France.
France · Destination

Consider how this frame adds a quieter evening detail to destination storytelling.

A stone tower and buildings illuminated at night in Roissy-en-France.
France · Destination

Notice how this frame highlights local architecture beyond a major city centre.

A streetlamp glowing above foliage at night in Hanoi.
Vietnam · Destination

Consider how this frame adds a small atmospheric detail to a travel sequence.

A scooter and car beside an arched wall with foliage in Hanoi.
Vietnam · Destination

Look at how this frame shows the everyday textures of a neighbourhood.

A rocky shoreline beside blue water and breaking waves in Malta.
Malta · Destination

Consider how this frame adds natural coastal scenery to a destination portfolio.

A sandy beach beside palms and the sea in Mismaloya, Mexico.
Mexico · Destination

Presents the beach setting for destination and coastal tourism content.

A road and signs beneath a broad blue sky near Roissy-en-France.
France · Destination

Study how this frame establishes the surroundings of an arrival or onward journey.

CN Tower illuminated against the night sky.
Canada · Destination

Look at how this frame shows a landmark from a dramatic perspective for a destination story.

CN Tower framed by trees and city buildings.
Canada · Destination

Places a recognisable landmark in its urban setting.

City skyline and waterfront beneath a golden sunset.
Canada · Destination

Study how this frame establishes the scale and evening atmosphere of a destination.

Historic civic building beyond illuminated steps.
Canada · Destination

Consider how this frame connects architecture with public space in a city portfolio.

Tree-lined city street and vehicles at sunset.
Canada · Destination

Consider how this frame adds everyday movement and seasonal atmosphere to a destination sequence.

Illuminated clock tower on a city street at night.
Canada · Destination

Study how this frame demonstrates how a destination changes after dark.

Warmly lit brick building on a cobbled street at night.
Canada · Destination

Notice how this frame highlights neighbourhood character for destination storytelling.

Lanterns and lights beside Hanoi’s railway street at night.
Vietnam · Destination

Show the atmosphere you can capture after dark as well as during the day.

London street with traffic and a red bus at night.
London · Destination

Notice how this frame captures the city’s evening rhythm for a destination portfolio.

Pedestrians walking along a London bridge at night.
London · Destination

Builds a sense of place through an everyday evening journey.

Sunlit Malta street leading toward the waterfront.
Malta · Destination

Consider how this frame connects neighbourhood architecture with a coastal setting.

Palm trees beside residential buildings in Malta.
Malta · Destination

Consider how this frame adds local textures and outdoor atmosphere to a destination story.

Illuminated Prague buildings reflected across the river.
Prague · Destination

Look at how this frame shows the destination’s waterfront character after dark.

Steps leading to a pedestrian crossing in Roissy-en-France.
Roissy-en-France · Destination

Consider how this frame adds a traveller’s street-level perspective to a destination sequence.

Crowded Hanoi night street beneath hanging flags.
Hanoi · Destination

Notice how this frame captures street life and energy for a destination portfolio.

Charlotte seated in a red cycle rickshaw in Hanoi.
Hanoi · Destination

Places a traveller within a local destination experience.

Modern building illuminated at night in Roissy-en-France.
Roissy-en-France · Destination

Broadens a destination story through contemporary architecture.

Pavement and road beneath an underpass in Roissy-en-France.
Roissy-en-France · Destination

Look at how this frame shows the practical surroundings of a destination from a traveller’s perspective.

Tourism & Experiences

A crowd on the steps below Sacré-Cœur in Paris.
France · Tourism & Experiences

Look at how this frame shows how visitors experience a recognisable tourism landmark.

An ornate Paris interior with curved railings and a hanging installation.
France · Tourism & Experiences

Study how this frame demonstrates interior photography for places and visitor experiences.

A tree-lined gravel walkway in Paris.
France · Tourism & Experiences

Consider how this frame adds a quieter walking scene to a city portfolio.

People walking among bridge statues beneath a sunset in Prague.
Czechia · Tourism & Experiences

Consider how this frame connects a landmark with the experience of visiting it.

People beside railway tracks under flags in Hanoi.
Vietnam · Tourism & Experiences

Look at how this frame shows a distinctive urban visitor setting for tourism content.

Chairs and shopfronts beside a railway line in Hanoi.
Vietnam · Tourism & Experiences

Look at how this frame shows how local businesses form part of a destination experience.

A carved stone figure beside a doorway and wall in Prague.
Czechia · Tourism & Experiences

Consider how this frame adds architectural detail to a cultural tourism portfolio.

A courtyard and building framed by an archway in Prague.
Czechia · Tourism & Experiences

Look at how this frame shows a visitor setting through a distinctive framing choice.

Bridge statues and visitors beneath a sunset in Prague.
Czechia · Tourism & Experiences

Notice how this frame highlights a landmark through the experience of being there.

Visitors silhouetted by low sunlight on a Prague bridge.
Czechia · Tourism & Experiences

Look at how this frame shows the emotional atmosphere of a tourism experience.

An ornate Paris interior with ceiling paintings and tall windows.
France · Tourism & Experiences

Notice how this frame highlights an interior attraction through its scale and decorative detail.

A sign surrounded by foliage in Paris.
France · Tourism & Experiences

Consider how this frame adds wayfinding and garden detail to a visitor-experience sequence.

Low-angle view of the Eiffel Tower beneath a blue sky.
France · Tourism & Experiences

Create your own perspective on a landmark clients and travellers recognise.

An ornate Paris façade with a sculpture in the foreground.
France · Tourism & Experiences

Notice how this frame highlights cultural architecture for a tourism portfolio.

A softly lit arched underground corridor in Paris.
France · Tourism & Experiences

Look at how this frame shows the spatial atmosphere of a visitor experience.

A colourful geometric installation rising through a Paris interior.
France · Tourism & Experiences

Consider how this frame adds a distinctive art or design subject to cultural tourism work.

A golden winged sculpture above an ornate Paris building.
France · Tourism & Experiences

Look at how this frame shows decorative detail within a cultural destination story.

Close view along a Hanoi rail with bottle caps and lights beyond.
Vietnam · Tourism & Experiences

Consider how this frame adds a close-up detail to a visitor-experience sequence.

Visitors seated beneath a dramatic slatted ceiling.
Canada · Tourism & Experiences

Look at how this frame shows the visitor experience alongside distinctive interior design.

Colourful illuminated corridor leading toward an interior display.
Canada · Tourism & Experiences

Uses perspective and colour to introduce a visitor experience.

Victoria Memorial and curved path outside Buckingham Palace.
London · Tourism & Experiences

Study how this frame frames a landmark experience through its surrounding public space.

Sculpted figure beside Buckingham Palace.
London · Tourism & Experiences

Consider how this frame adds a detail shot to a landmark tourism sequence.

Visitors walking beside ornate gates and autumn trees.
London · Tourism & Experiences

Look at how this frame shows the setting and movement around a London attraction.

Visitors gathered outside Buckingham Palace.
London · Tourism & Experiences

Places the visitor experience at the centre of tourism content.

Wellington Arch with visitors beneath it.
London · Tourism & Experiences

Consider how this frame connects a London landmark with the people experiencing it.

London Eye illuminated pink at night.
London · Tourism & Experiences

Look at how this frame shows an attraction’s visual appeal after dark.

Memorial plaque in Paris commemorating a Resistance fighter who died during the Second World War.
Paris · Remembrance

Honours the memory of a Resistance fighter who died during the Second World War, preserving a quiet place of remembrance in Paris.

Accommodations

A resort swimming pool with palms, loungers and a thatched-roof structure.
Accommodations

Look at how this frame shows the pool and shared amenities for an accommodation portfolio.

A walkway beside resort buildings and a covered entrance.
Accommodations

Notice how this frame highlights the property’s architecture and the guest arrival setting.

A guest’s view of a sunlit pool from beneath a large umbrella.
Accommodations

Communicates the experience of relaxing at an accommodation.

An elevated view across a resort pool and surrounding buildings.
Accommodations

Look at how this frame shows the property layout and leisure facilities in one establishing image.

A resort courtyard framed by a covered passage, with a central water feature.
Accommodations

Notice how this frame highlights architectural details that give an accommodation its character.

A view of buildings through an arched opening at a property.
Accommodations

Look at how this frame shows how architectural framing can communicate a property’s setting.

An elevated evening view across buildings and paths at a property.
Accommodations

Look at how this frame shows the accommodation setting as day turns to evening.

A guest reclining beside a shaded pool under a slatted roof.
Accommodations

Communicates the relaxation experience offered by an accommodation.

A hand holding a room-card sleeve against a decorative background.
Accommodations

Consider how this frame adds the check-in and room-access experience to an accommodation portfolio.

Hotel room with bed, desk and large window.
Canada · Accommodations

Look at how this frame shows room layout and comfort for an accommodation portfolio.

Hotel bed beside a suitcase and backpack.
Canada · Accommodations

Places accommodation in the context of a traveller’s stay.

Hotel courtyard with fountain and symmetrical entrance.
Accommodations

Notice how this frame highlights arrival atmosphere and architectural character for accommodation content.

Restaurants & Food

Fresh produce and egg cartons at a Roissy-en-France shop.
France · Restaurants & Food

Consider how this frame adds food retail and everyday local detail to a travel portfolio.

A plated meal with sliced dumplings and sauce in Prague.
Czechia · Restaurants & Food

Presents a dining experience for food and local-business content.

Two colourful drinks on a table inside a Prague venue.
Czechia · Restaurants & Food

Look at how this frame shows beverage products in a hospitality setting.

A warmly lit outdoor food stall with display counters in Malta.
Malta · Restaurants & Food

Look at how this frame shows a food business within its travel setting.

A hand holding a frozen dessert on a busy Los Cabos street.
Mexico · Restaurants & Food

Consider how this frame connects a food product with the local travel experience.

A cup of coffee on a café table beside a Hanoi street.
Vietnam · Restaurants & Food

Consider how this frame connects a beverage product with a travel experience.

A dish served on a table with flatbread in Hanoi.
Vietnam · Restaurants & Food

Presents a dining detail for a food-business portfolio.

A curry and flatbread served on a wooden restaurant table.
Restaurants & Food

Presents a restaurant meal through its colour, texture and serving style.

Several dishes and drinks arranged across a restaurant table.
Restaurants & Food

Look at how this frame shows the range and shared experience of a restaurant meal.

A plated meal with sliced meat and vegetables on a restaurant table in Prague.
Czechia · Restaurants & Food

Look at how this frame shows the presentation and variety of a restaurant meal.

A platter of food with herbs and noodles on a Hanoi table.
Vietnam · Restaurants & Food

Notice how this frame highlights a dining experience through its ingredients and serving style.

A plated meal on a balcony table overlooking Hanoi at night.
Vietnam · Restaurants & Food

Consider how this frame connects a restaurant dish with the experience of its setting.

A brightly lit food stall with displayed produce and hanging lights in Malta.
Malta · Restaurants & Food

Look at how this frame shows the visual character of a local food business.

An outdoor menu board beside a yellow building in Roissy-en-France.
France · Restaurants & Food

Look at how this frame shows how a food business presents its offer to passing visitors.

A plated meal served at a Hanoi café.
Vietnam · Restaurants & Food

Build food stories that help travellers picture their own dining experience.

Bottle and glass on an outdoor restaurant table beside a pedestrian street.
Canada · Restaurants & Food

Consider how this frame connects a dining experience with its neighbourhood setting.

Warmly lit restaurant interior with upholstered seating.
Canada · Restaurants & Food

Notice how this frame highlights restaurant atmosphere and interior design.

Toasted sandwich and fries served at a restaurant table.
Canada · Restaurants & Food

Look at how this frame shows a meal as the focal point of a dining story.

Grilled sandwich in an open takeaway container.
Canada · Restaurants & Food

Study how this frame demonstrates food presentation in an everyday takeaway experience.

Chandelier above a warmly lit London dining room.
London · Restaurants & Food

Look at how this frame shows the interior atmosphere of a local hospitality business.

Pie, vegetables and gravy on a London restaurant table.
London · Restaurants & Food

Notice how this frame highlights a local meal for food and hospitality content.

Decorated pub exterior with flowers and outdoor tables.
London · Restaurants & Food

Study how this frame introduces a local business through its exterior and street presence.

Red cocktail beside sunglasses on an outdoor table.
Restaurants & Food

Uses styling and context to show a drink as part of a leisure experience.

Travellers dining in an airport food court.
Restaurants & Food

Look at how this frame shows dining within the practical context of a travel day.

Travel Products & Gear

Suitcases and colourful handbags outside a Paris shop.
France · Travel Products & Gear

Look at how this frame shows travel products within a local retail setting.

A green Perrier bottle and glass of water on a Paris table.
France · Travel Products & Gear

Presents a beverage product in a real travel setting.

A hand holding a drink above a busy Hanoi street.
Vietnam · Travel Products & Gear

Places a beverage in the traveller’s experience of the city.

A red hard-shell suitcase with luggage visible behind it.
Travel Products & Gear

Look at how this frame shows a luggage product within the practical setting of travel.

An open suitcase with clothes organized into packing compartments.
Travel Products & Gear

Study how this frame demonstrates packing organization through a travel product in use.

A wheeled suitcase standing on a rocky outdoor surface.
Travel Products & Gear

Look at how this frame shows luggage beyond the airport in a practical travel setting.

A dark hard-shell suitcase on a luggage conveyor.
Travel Products & Gear

Presents luggage at a key stage of the travel journey.

Several suitcases and a backpack together in an indoor travel space.
Travel Products & Gear

Look at how this frame shows different baggage choices in a real travel context.

Luggage piled on a trolley in an airport-style waiting area.
Travel Products & Gear

Look at how this frame shows how baggage is carried and managed during travel.

A row of suitcases in different colours and sizes.
Travel Products & Gear

Notice how this frame provides a comparison-style image for a travel-product portfolio.

A packed backpack with personal items tucked into it.
Travel Products & Gear

Look at how this frame shows the capacity and organization of a travel bag.

A red hard-shell suitcase beside a counter.
Travel Products & Gear

Presents a travel product with a clear view of its form and handles.

A red wheeled suitcase standing upright indoors.
Travel Products & Gear

Show how travel products fit into a traveller’s real experience.

Suitcases and red backpack loaded on a luggage trolley.
Canada · Travel Products & Gear

Study how this frame demonstrates how travel products work together during a journey.

Backpacks on a luggage trolley in a terminal.
Travel Products & Gear

Places bags in a practical travel setting for product content.

Travel Technology

A smartphone displaying its front camera outside the Palace of Westminster in London.
United Kingdom · Travel Technology

Study how this frame demonstrates on-location content production with a recognisable destination backdrop.

Charlotte photographing her reflection with a smartphone while travelling.
Travel Technology

Your portfolio can show how you use everyday creator tools while travelling.

A tablet on a table beside a drink, with a sunny outdoor view.
Travel Technology

Places a digital device within a travel setting for a technology portfolio.

A smartphone, tripod and filming equipment arranged on a tabletop.
Travel Technology

Look at how this frame shows a mobile production setup for a travel-technology portfolio.

A creator holding a smartphone beside a large mirror.
Travel Technology

Study how this frame demonstrates a device being used to create travel content indoors.

A creator working on a laptop beside a lamp and coffee.
Travel Technology

Places digital work within the travel creator’s workflow.

Travel Services

Hands holding smartphones on an open-top sightseeing bus in Barcelona.
Spain · Travel Services

Places a sightseeing service in the traveller’s experience.

The view through a vehicle windscreen approaching a lit airport area near Roissy-en-France.
France · Travel Services

Notice how this frame documents the airport-transfer experience from a traveller’s perspective.

A tram moving through a Prague street beneath a tower.
Czechia · Travel Services

Look at how this frame shows public transport in its destination context.

Travellers boarding beside a Ryanair aircraft wing in Malta.
Malta · Travel Services

Notice how this frame documents the boarding experience for an air-travel service portfolio.

A rider in a green helmet travelling through a flag-lined Hanoi lane.
Vietnam · Travel Services

Places a transport experience within the destination’s daily life.

An airport boarding sign with a directional arrow.
Travel Services

Look at how this frame shows wayfinding within the passenger travel experience.

Clouds seen through an aircraft window.
Travel Services

Look at how this frame shows the passenger perspective within an air-travel story.

Aircraft parked beside an airport terminal.
Travel Services

Study how this frame establishes the departure setting for travel-service content.

Aircraft wing above a landscape at sunset.
Travel Services

Notice how this frame captures the in-flight experience for a travel-service portfolio.

Aircraft engine above clouds at night.
Travel Services

Consider how this frame adds a distinctive in-flight detail to a journey sequence.

Fields and clouds viewed from an aircraft.
Travel Services

Consider how this frame connects air travel with the landscape below.

Staff member standing in a tiled London doorway.
London · Travel Services

Look at how this frame shows the human welcome behind a local hospitality service.

Chalkboard displaying Wi-Fi and hostel check-in information.
Spain · Travel Services

Look at how this frame shows practical guest information as part of a travel-service experience.

Airport check-in desks beneath departure information screens.
Travel Services

Study how this frame illustrates the steps and setting of an airport departure.

View through a vehicle windscreen on a lit road at night.
Roissy-en-France · Travel Services

Look at how this frame shows a ground-transfer experience from the passenger’s perspective.

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