How To Take Your Own Blog Photos

There comes a point in every blogger’s life where they get tired of asking other people to take their photos or needs to shoot something last-minute and can’t find anyone to take photos of them. I can’t tell you how many times that’s happened to me over the years! Lately, it’s been frustrating trying to shoot new outfits when my work schedule is so hectic but I refuse to give up on my blog or slow down my content for that reason so I decided to invest in a tripod and remote. I assumed there would be much more trial and error but surprisingly it’s been pretty easy and the shots are coming out great! Check out my Fall Transition Dress post that was shot on a tripod as well as the photo above. Here are my best tips and tricks for taking your own blog photos as well as which products I use to get the best shots:

The Right Tripod + Remote

Since I have a DSLR (I use a Canon t3i), I was looking for a sturdy tripod which would allow me to take vertical photos and also photos with different angles. I use this 72-inch tripod which is super lightweight but heavy enough that I don’t have to worry about it moving in the wind and falling. It’s also easy to set up and has a 3-way swivel head so you can get the right angle easily. Since I don’t want to use timer mode (seriously who has time to run back and forth during photos?! Plus you get sweaty, not good for fashion bloggers lol), I bought this remote for Canon cameras which is small enough to hide in my hand in photos. The best part is that there is no 10-second delay with the remote, you simply press the button and the camera will take the photo! So simple and quick.

Setting Up

When taking your own photos outdoors, I recommend finding a spot that’s secluded (shooting in the mornings is the best!) such as a park or near an empty building (Sundays are usually quiet).

Once I have my camera attached to the tripod, I’ll adjust it high enough that it can get full-body shots but also when I move closer I can easily get detailed shots. I recommend flipping your camera screen to see what your photos are going to look like and makes posing so much easier. Also if you’re short like me, then adjust the height to be a little lower – that way you look taller in your photos. Overall, the best tip I can give is to try to remember how someone else would take a photo of you – how far do they usually stand? How high do they usually hold the camera? Your tripod adjustments should be similar to that. Once I have the height adjusted, I usually don’t move it until the shoot is done.

Remote Posing Tricks

Since I’m using a remote to take my photos, I have to get creative and make sure my hand is covering it while also making sure that it’s at least pointing towards my camera so it can take the photo. It’s pretty easy hiding it when you’re holding a purse or if you’re wearing long sleeves but I would also recommend switching up your poses and standing with your side facing the camera (the hand that isn’t visible can hold the remote) or putting your hands in your pockets. The possibilities are endless, just make sure that it’s as natural as possible lol.

Hope this helped! Have you tried taking your own photos on a tripod before?