Our hero!

In the world of travel photography there is a God, and his name is Steve McCurry. We’re in total awe of his work, and the way he always manages to bring together a magical blend of colours, hues, shapes and action.

If you haven’t heard of him before, you are sure to know his most iconic photograph – the Afghan girl with the piercing green eyes – published on the front cover of National Geographic in 1985. Today she is simply known as the ‘Afghan Mona Lisa’ due to her strong presence in the photo, and the image has been named “the most recognized photograph” in the history of the magazine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We own most of Steve McCurry’s books, and they are a constant source of inspiration. Both to keep travelling and to produce beautiful images. His blog is a great way to keep up with his recent adventures, and we are hereby humbly recommending it to our readers.

 

 

Meet the people

What would travelling be if it hadn’t been for the people we meet along the way? Indeed, what would life be like if we didn’t stumble upon great characters who made us think outside ‘the box’?

Here at Photito, we are continuously grateful to the people who cross and enrich our paths. Some put a smile on our face, some teach us valuable lessons, some are great company for an hour’s bus ride or a five day trek along the Mekong. We believe you know who you are. Now it’s time to introduce you to our readers!

We want to honour those of you who have shared your stories with us, so today we are launching our brand new category called Meeting the People. Head over to our website dedicated to spectacular travel photography, and have a peep behind the scenes. We are proud to present Francisco and the Lopez Sisters.

Find out why Francisco leads a vagabond's life with a gym bag on his head.