A common problem when traveling alone is not having someone to take your photos. I have been traveling for 10 years so little by little I have improved my techniques and here are my best tips so that you can take better photos traveling alone, without asking for help, without big equipment and without them being selfies.
Self-timer photos
My favorite way to take photos of myself is with a self-timer. The best thing about this technique is that you don’t need a tripod or any kind of equipment. You only need a cell phone or camera that has a self-timer function.
- You select a place, preferably with few people to avoid your cell phone being thrown, stepped on, or stolen.
- Framing it, finding a bench, or even using your bag to hold it up is a good idea.
- Program the self-timer
- Walk away and pose
Other ways to take photos traveling alone
Ask someone for help
Mainly ask other travelers who are taking photos who may have time and not the people who live there.
Use a selfie-drone
Currently there are drones that can take your photographs. Of course this is not a simple addition but it is an option. If you want to know which drone I use click here.
Basic information
✈️ CDMX Airport: Guide for the traveler
🏝 CDMX excursion
🏨 Where do I stay in CDMX?
📍 Best weekend getaways from CDMX
📍 Excursion to Teotihuacan
Selfie-Stick
Even though I’m not a fan of selfie sticks, they can be useful for taking certain photos alone. When I have to use them, I use editing so that the stick cannot be seen.
Below is a video where I explain how to take better photos when you travel alone.
Photo editing in a minute
If your photo was not perfect, don’t be discouraged, with editing applications you can fix it in less than a minute. I use Adobe Photoshop Express and if you want to see how I use it click here.
Examples of self-timer photos
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