One of the best ways to make each of your vacations more memorable is by clicking pictures. But what if you’re a solo traveler? While you can always rely on strangers along the way to click your pictures, you need a more solid plan to ensure the results are always Insta-worthy.
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While it might take some time to master the skills of taking awesome pictures yourself as a solo traveler, it is easier than you might think. Here are 6 tips to help you begin-
Tips for Clicking Insta-Worthy Pictures as a Solo Traveler
- You’ll Need a Tripod
If you love solo traveling and clicking pictures, your excursions are incomplete if you don’t have a tripod. While mobile selfies are good, you need more than that to click great photos. A tripod can be your friend in need. It will not only provide more freedom as you won’t have to hold your smartphone or camera but also ensure each of your pictures is super steady and crisp.
Just like you browse online for hotels and flight tickets, you can visit an online store to get yourself a tripod. As this is your first purchase, you don’t have to spend a bomb on the tripod. Just choose something durable and easy to carry.
- Purchase a Remote Shutter
So, the tripod will eliminate the need for you to hold the camera. But how will you click the pictures? The solution is simple- a remote shutter. The wireless device can trigger the camera shutter so that you don’t have to.
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Most of the shutters have the “2S” button which provides you with 2 precious seconds to take the pose before the picture is clicked. As this is a handy feature for solo travelers, ensure you choose a remote shutter that has this capability. You can purchase a tripod and shutter even if it is a budget travel as the basic models don’t really cost much.
- How About a Selfie Stick?
If the tripod and shutter are too much for you, you can always use a selfie stick. A camera or smartphone can be mounted on the stick to click memorable photographs from various angles. The handle of the stick features a button that can be pressed to take photos.
As selfie sticks are lightweight and easy to carry, most travelers prefer using them. Even if you’re going on a pocket-friendly trip and have purchased cheap plane tickets and discounted accommodation, a selfie stick can be the perfect addition as it is highly affordable.
- Get Going with Self-Timer
If you don’t like reaching the destination with a lot of luggage, you can ditch the tripod, shutter, and selfie stick and use the good old self-timer. All mobile phones and cameras now come with the self-timer feature where you can time when the camera clicks the photo.
Generally, once the self-timer is activated, you get 10 seconds to get to the front of the camera and take your pose. When the time is up, the phone or camera will click the picture. Of course, you can also adjust the timer settings.
- Don’t Mind Asking for Help
Even if you’re traveling alone, you don’t have to do everything on your own. People are generally very willing to help tourists click pictures. And you can also talk to them about how you want the pictures to be. Just don’t forget to ask with a genuine smile.
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If you’ve booked the vacation package to an international destination where language is a barrier, you can always try to make the locals understand your request through gestures.
Solo Traveling and Photography
Clicking amazing pictures is now one of the reasons why people travel. Even if you’re traveling alone, you can use the tips discussed above to click awesome photos.
If the airline tickets are booked in advance and you have a few weeks before you leave, you can start practicing at home too. The practice can come in handy when you’re out enjoying the time of your life and want the memories to stay with you forever through photographs.