You are traveling by yourself and are wondering how to take travel photos of yourself. I get it, it can be a real challenge sometimes.
In this article, I will give you all my tips and tricks on how to take travel photos of yourself.
Use a selfie stick
Selfie sticks never get old.
You won’t get a professional result if you use a selfie stick, but if you are just looking to take pictures of yourself for memories or to send to your relatives, it will do.
I used to use a selfie stick all the time before I got my professional camera, and I am the happiest looking back at these photos.
Use a tripod
You only have a phone? No worries, you can still use a tripod.
Here is the tripod I’ve used for years when I was practicing photography with my phone.
It is lightweight and really robust. Click on the photo to purchase it from Amazon.
Now that I have a professional camera, I (almost) ALWAYS use a tripod.
Not only does it allow you to take travel photos of yourself without having to ask someone else. It will also help you take steadier photos and allow you to play with your shutter speed and avoid that blur.
Here is the one I would recommend to you. It is heavier than the phone’s tripod, but you want a robust one if you are going to use it for a professional (and heavier) camera.
Use the self-timer
Usually, the self-timer gives you up to 10 seconds between the moment you press the button and the moment the photo is taken. So if you use the self-timer, you can’t go really far from the camera. Unless you are a really fast runner.
You can use the self-timer for portrait photography, it works like a charm!
Just find the spot for your camera, arrange the settings, and take one shot to see if it looks like you want it to. After that, enjoy your photoshoot and make memories.
Use a remote shutter
One of the best options to take travel photos of yourself. Use a remote shutter so you can take multiple photos without having to go back to your camera to set up the timer.
Some remote shutters will be able to send a signal to your camera hundreds of meters away from it. Which gives you more creative liberty in your photos and wider plans of yourself.
Little tip: When you use a remote shutter, take one photo, then check on your camera or phone that the signal has been sent and that your photo has been taken.
You don’t want to have a full photoshoot, then realize none of your photos have been taken.
Here are some great options that you can buy from Amazon if you want to use a remote shutter.
Use the Bluetooth function on your camera
Use the Bluetooth function on your camera to connect your phone.
All you have to do is install an app on your phone and use it the same way you would use the remote shutter.
+ : If you use the Bluetooth function on your camera, you will be able to see what your camera sees on your phone screen
– : If you use the Bluetooth function on your camera, using your phone as a remote shutter will be harder to hide in your photos.
Ask a stranger
This one is tricky.
When you ask a stranger to take travel photos of yourself, you never know what the result is going to look like. And it can be embarrassing to ask them to take other photos because you don’t like the result.
Most people don’t know how to use a professional camera, and they won’t be able to make the necessary adjustments.
So make sure you give them the camera with all the settings you want and explain to them quickly how to take the photo.