The Amstel is often overlooked, though it’s an integral part of Amsterdam’s history. It’s a wide river that runs directly into the heart of the city, with old drawbridges and uninterrupted views over the water. The ideal time to take photos here is golden hour (just before sunset), when the sunlight peeks through the narrow canals to hit the rooftops.

As in many of the restaurants in Amsterdam’s 9 Streets neighbourhood, you’ll typically find interesting window displays and people sipping coffee at Ree7.

The main train station is the northern heart of Amsterdam. In my opinion, it’s one of the most photogenic buildings in the city. Tip: a long lens here will let you capture the architecture at its best.

The world’s first flower market has been transformed into a tourist hotspot, but is still a beautiful sight in the early-morning light. Snap the obligatory photo, then continue outside the city centre and buy your flowers from a local stand-alone flower shop.

The quintessential 9 Streets area is home to a beautiful array of boutiques, restaurants and cafés, and photo opportunities abound. One of my favourite perspectives is from the Reestraat and Prinsengracht canal bridge, shooting towards the Westerkerk church.

The red light district can be overwhelming at best, but it’s one of the oldest and most historic parts of the city. For a lesser-known spot to grab a photo of houses on the water, head to the canal in front of Cafe De Hartjes on Oudezijds Voorburgwal. If you hang around for a few minutes, you’re likely to catch a boat going through.