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I\u2019ve taken so many travel photos of myself over the 15 years I\u2019ve been a travel blogger, I much prefer my shots to anyone else\u2019s! Here are a few tips I\u2019ve picked up along the way to take better travel photos I don\u2019t hate. <\/p>\n

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I can\u2019t remember the last time I asked a stranger to take a photo, I just know I won\u2019t like it. I know my angles, and I\u2019d rather just take them of myself. I can see that I\u2019m too awkward on any a stranger takes. I can see my awkwardness staring back in the photo. <\/p>\n

Even if I ask a friend I feel like I\u2019m really putting them out and just want to rush it, so I don\u2019t generally like those either. I just look super uncomfortable. <\/p>\n

Most of my favourite travel photos of myself were taken using simple tricks rather than expensive equipment. So, here\u2019s a few tricks to help you take better travel photos of yourself to remember your adventures. <\/p>\n

1. Time the light<\/h2>\n

Light is the biggest difference between a photo you love and one you immediately delete.<\/p>\n

Whenever possible, head out during golden hour. That\u2019s the hour after sunrise or before sunset, when the light is soft, warm and flattering. It smooths out shadows, gives your skin a lovely glow and makes landscapes look far more magical than they do in the middle of the day.<\/p>\n

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The exact time changes depending on where you are and the season, so it\u2019s worth checking a weather app before you head out.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re photographing yourself indoors, stand facing a window instead of relying on overhead lights. Natural window light is far more flattering and gives a much softer finish, like the photo above on Southsea Beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Try to avoid taking photos in the middle of the day if you can. Bright overhead sun creates harsh shadows under your eyes and nose, often leaving you squinting and washed out. If midday is your only option, look for open shade under trees, beside buildings or under an archway.<\/p>\n

2. Use the back camera<\/h2>\n

Your phone\u2019s rear camera is almost always significantly better than the selfie camera.<\/p>\n

It has a higher resolution, better dynamic range and generally produces much sharper images. It can feel a little awkward because you can\u2019t see yourself, but after a few attempts you\u2019ll quickly get used to it.<\/p>\n

There are loads of ways to trigger the shutter:<\/p>\n