How To Take Great Pictures Of Yourself While Traveling

I have been traveling solo for 10+ years now, and the question I often get asked the most is how do I take such a good picture of myself while traveling solo.

A simple answer is through trials and errors, lots and lots of trials and errors. You can see the older photos I took in my old articles, and then you can compare them with the recent ones I took. I know, right? My old photos are terrible.

Well, for those of you who really want to know how I was able to get so many epic pictures of myself in places like the Himalayas, I have decided to share all the tips and tricks I learned from being on the road for 10+ years with a step-by-step guide on how to take those epic pictures of yourself.

If you are also using a Sony Mirrorless Camera (I am currently using the Sony a6500), I also have a few tips and tricks up my sleeve that I have never shared with anyone until now to help you utilize your camera to the fullest and make your camera work for you.

Without further ado, let's begin with a step-by-step guide on how to take good pictures of yourself when you are traveling solo.

Want to know how I plan my solo travel? Check out:How To Plan Your First Solo Trip

Table of Contents

• 10 Best Tips to Take Great Pictures of Yourself
  • Use A Tripod
  • Pick the Right Lens for the Job
  • Frame Your Shot
  • Find A Good Spot to Set Up Your Gear
  • Set Up a Timer and Take a Few Sample Shots
  • Use the Timelapse App to Shoot
  • Change Pose Every Second
  • Pick the Best and Most Natural Pictures of Yourself
  • Edit Your Photos
  • Share Your Work
• Tips for Taking Epic Selfies With Your Sony Mirrorless Cameras
  • 1. Install OpenMemories Framework to Your Camera
  • 2. Install TimeLapse App by jonasjuffinger
  • 3. Change the Focus Mode to Wide
  • Extra: Use My Lightroom Presets to Make Your Travel Photos Pop
• Further Reading for Resources

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