HOW TO SHOOT CONTENT WHILE TRAVELING SOLO

If you are like me, then you have all these great ideas for photos but no one to take them of you. Well my friends, I have come up with a solution! This little $20 remote and tripod combo will make all your Instagram dreams come true!

PLAN & RESEARCH YOUR SHOTS AHEAD OF TIME

In order to shoot any kind of beautiful photo, planning & research is a must! I like to use google street view to see what the actual location looks like (lighting, street parking, etc. ) to plan what time of day to go to my location. What I wear depends on the backdrop colors and of course the weather.

TIP: Instagram & Pinterest are wonderful sources for photography planning & research!

SHOOT WHEN THERE’S LESS PEOPLE AROUND

The perfect time is usually right when these places open or when they are about to close. I personally prefer early morning because typically there are no people around. Here are another 3 reasons why it’s best to shoot with less people around:

• You won’t feel as conscious taking photos of yourself if you’re not used to it.
• When you walk away from your camera to pose, you’ll feel better knowing that no one will take your camera. Especially if you plan on looking away from the camera.
• You might be able to shoot during sunrise or sunset, making your photos even more amazing.

USE A TRIPOD & REMOTE (YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND)

A tripod is staple in any solo traveler’s photography bag. You’ll really get the most use of your creative skill with a tripod because setting your camera on the ground or a nearby chair won’t do. Using a tripod also makes you much more intentional with your composition and creativity.

Here’s what I use:

Tripod & Remote: https://amzn.to/2yVFjNt

STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Want to see all these tips in action? I grabbed my video camera and actually documented myself getting all the shots you see in this blog post!