{"id":82020,"date":"2025-03-18T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flytographedev.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/how-to-take-photos-of-yourself-solo-travel\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T00:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T07:14:49","slug":"how-to-take-photos-of-yourself-solo-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/how-to-take-photos-of-yourself-solo-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide: How to Take Photos of Yourself While Travelling Solo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to Take Photos of Yourself<\/b><\/h2>\n

Just because you\u2019re travelling without a companion doesn\u2019t mean you have to miss out on capturing incredible photos of your beautiful self while you\u2019re away. Although hiring a pro (we\u2019ll get to this later #10) is always our favourite recommendation, today we\u2019re going to share more of our best tricks, tips, hacks, and things to avoid when you\u2019re travelling solo to ensure your travel memories are captured forever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here at Flytographer we easily connect travellers with trusted photographers for fun photo shoots and have captured over six million memories worldwide. \ud83c\udf0e The magic of Flytographer is both the experience and the photos. Explore the city with a fun, talented photographer<\/span> and get<\/span> wall-worthy photos<\/span> to relive your trip, forever. Read on for our ultimate guide on taking amazing photos of yourself while travelling solo!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Pick a Photogenic Travel Destination<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Plan Your Outfits<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. Find Natural Light<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. Think About Self Portrait Composition<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. Enjoy the Moment, Post it Later<\/a><\/li>\n
    6. Learn the Art of the Selfie<\/a><\/li>\n
    7. Try Different Poses<\/a><\/li>\n
    8. Use Portable Accessories<\/a><\/li>\n
    9. Experiment With Your Phone\u2019s Camera Settings<\/a><\/li>\n
    10. Leave it to the Pros at Flytographer<\/a><\/li>\n
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      Photo: Joanna in Amsterdam for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>Jesmine captures memories on a solo adventure to Amsterdam.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      1. Pick a Photogenic Travel Destination<\/b><\/h2>\n

      It goes without saying that visiting a perfectly picturesque locale will make the task of capturing beautiful photos easy as pie, so let\u2019s start here! Chances are, part of the reason you\u2019ve had a destination on your must-see list is because it\u2019s beautiful, so you\u2019re already on your way to capturing amazing pics! From Iceland to the Eiffel Tower; adventurous road trips through the national parks, or lazy lounging under perfect island palm trees, picking a five-star destination automatically equals better photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Photo: Tetiana in Dublin for Flytographer.<\/span> <\/strong><\/a>Ravi captures memories on a solo adventure to Dublin.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      2. Plan Your Outfits<\/b><\/h2>\n

      We recommend taking a look at<\/span> Flytographer\u2019s Style Guide<\/span><\/a> because it\u2019s packed with excellent details we don\u2019t need to get into here, but we do want to touch on how helpful planning outfits can be when it comes to great photos in awesome destinations. Use your area as inspo for your looks! From colours to culture, if photo editing was out of the picture completely, how can your outfits compliment the scenery in your destination?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Photo: Marta in Venice for Flytographer. <\/span><\/a><\/strong>Aleksandra captures memories on a solo adventure to Venice.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      3. Find Natural Light<\/b><\/h2>\n

      Ask any photographer, and they\u2019ll tell you that <\/span>light<\/span><\/em> is the key to professional photos. Although light sources vary, finding natural light is the best and easiest way to level up your photos. Ideal natural light can include golden hour (that warm light before sunset or after sunrise), blue hour (cool, moody light just before sunrise or after sunset), overcast skies (even, beautifully diffused light), and window light \ud83e\ude9f (the best option when you\u2019re inside\u2014 at your hotel, restaurant, etc.), just to name a handful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Hot tip: <\/span><\/em>capturing photos in the early morning vs. midday or later in the evening will not only give you consistently well-lit photos, but also much fewer crowds in nearly all destinations. Look for the best light, which could be subtle, dynamic, intense\u2026 and play with it! Another perk of being solo is that you have all the time you want to analyze, tinker, and play with light.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Photo: Jimie in Bali for Flytographer. <\/span><\/a><\/strong>Erin captures memories on a solo adventure to Bali.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      4. Think About Self-Portrait Composition<\/b><\/h2>\n

      The difference between a selfie and a self-portrait is composition. A little distance + incorporating more than just your face will separate typical vacation selfies from stunning solo portraits. Play with portrait mode. Try keeping your photos at eye level. Utilize the rule of thirds (you can turn this on in your phone if it\u2019s not already; think of a tic tac toe board and position yourself along the lines or the intersections for a more natural and dynamic composition). Remember to keep the horizon and other architectural lines straight, and use your surroundings to create a natural frame.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Photo: Rachael in Paris for Flytographer. <\/span><\/a><\/strong>Jessica captures memories on a solo adventure to Paris.
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      \u201cAs much as shopping for a new purse, new shoes etc. is exciting, I know that have memories turned into photographs are such a great way to capture something new and re-live it, time and time again. I wanted something that would capture that essence of the joy, happeiness and freedom I felt on that trip, and this photoshoot absolutely did that!\u201d<\/em> \u2013<\/strong> Jessica<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      5. Enjoy the Moment, Post it Later<\/b><\/h2>\n

      One of the best ways to truly enjoy yourself is to set aside time <\/span>later <\/span><\/em>to cull, edit, and post your photos. Save those Stories and posts for later and set social media aside while you enjoy the moment! \ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2640\ufe0f As a solo traveller, take time to pause and savour the moment\u2026 so do yourself a favour and prepare in advance! Save the posting for back at your hotel or the airport when you have WiFi and are ready to decompress and reminisce on your day\/week\/whatever adventure you enjoyed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Photo: Jimmy in London for Flytographer.<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>Leecy captures memories on a solo adventure to London.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      6. Learn the Art of the Selfie<\/b><\/h3>\n

      Remember how we were just talking selfies vs. self-portraits? Let\u2019s get back to selfies! \ud83e\udd33 The best camera is the one you have with you, and a selfie is a great way to capture the moment quickly. Before you work on enhancing selfies you take, make sure you\u2019re not making regrettable mistakes prior to and while taking selfies. Check out<\/span> our 5 iphone photography mistakes to avoid<\/a><\/span>\u00a0\u2014 filled with fabulously helpful info. Another fun fact: Your front-facing camera is often better optimized for selfies, so make sure to give it a try for comparison! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Photo: Livush\u00e9 in Cusco for Flytographer.<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>Bianca captures memories on a solo adventure to London.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      7. Try Different Poses<\/b><\/h2>\n

      One of the easiest ways to get a variety of photos from your trip and in various backdrops is to let loose! Especially since you\u2019re travelling solo, don\u2019t be afraid of trying new things. Keep an album in your phone or a Pinterest board with inspo pics to reference images you love, or people who seem at ease, carefree, and comfortable in front of the camera. Rather than simply recreating their photos, use them as inspiration as you create your own stunning images! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Photo: Claudia in Lisbon for Flytographer. <\/span><\/a><\/strong>Kidianga captures memories on a solo adventure to Lisbon.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      8. Use Portable Accessories\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

      Adding portable accessories to your repertoire will help you capture creative photos in new ways (and give you a break from consistent self-timer usage). Some ideas include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n