Tell stories when making travel snaps – and that includes “background” shots. Shot sthat put the rest of your images into context.

These are often close-up, “fill the frame”, even macto-type shots. Background. The “B-roll”.

Tennyson's Advice being put into practice (London)

Big Brother is Watching You (London)

Chelsea Hotel, NYC

You’ll be amazed at how much more eagerly your neighbours look at your pictures after your return. Not that your kids aren’t cute and the hotel wasn’t good, but after three or four images you get that point!