We all want to know how to take better travel selfies these days, especially when travelling solo so as well as giving your some selfie tips, I wanted to tell you about a new product that is here to help, the Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen, a selfie screen where you can use your back camera which is the best camera on your phone, but actually see yourself in the process!
6 Tips for Better Solo Travel Selfies
1. Shoot during golden hour. The hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset produce warm, soft, directional light that’s naturally flattering. Midday sun creates harsh shadows — especially unflattering when shooting upward toward your face. If you can plan your selfie stops around the light, do it.
2. Face the light source — always. Whether it’s the sun or a window, your face should be turned toward it, not away from it. This single rule eliminates most of the flat, shadowy selfies that end up in the bin.
3. Use burst mode or a timer. A single tap rarely gives you the best expression. Set your camera to burst mode and take 10 shots in quick succession — the best natural expression is almost always somewhere in the middle. Alternatively, use a 3-second timer so you’re not frozen waiting for the shutter.
4. Use a small, portable tripod. A pocket-sized tripod opens up shot types you simply can’t achieve handheld — low-angle shots, wide scenes where you want to appear small in the frame, or any time you want both hands free. Combined with a remote shutter (many connect via Bluetooth to your phone), this is one of the most underrated solo travel photography upgrades.
5. Move away from crowds. Popular spots are popular for a reason, but the best shots often come from stepping ten metres to the side. You’ll get a cleaner background, less photobombing, and often a more interesting angle than the obvious one everyone else is using.
6. See yourself in your camera. By using the Insta360 Snap, you can use your rear phone camera which is by far the better quality camera out of your phone rear and front camera, and still see yourself!
What Is the Insta360 Snap?
The Insta360 Snap is a compact accessory that clips onto your camera or phone setup and gives you two things: a flip-out selfie screen so you can see exactly what you’re shooting, and a built-in LED fill light that illuminates your face regardless of what the background is doing.
It’s designed to work seamlessly with Insta360 cameras but is compatible with a range of setups, including your iPhone!
Taking Selfies as a Couple
Whether you’re travelling with your partner or exploring solo, the Snap helps you frame photos properly without asking strangers to take multiple shots. No more taking 20 photos only to realise your hair is covering half your face or the landmark behind you has been cropped out.
The Positives
1. It solves the lighting problem completely. The fill light is the Amiro’s killer feature. Whether you’re shooting into a sunset, standing in front of a dark archway, or trying to get a shot in a dimly lit restaurant, the light balances your face against the background and the results are noticeably more professional.
2. The selfie screen is a genuine game-changer. Seeing yourself in real time while shooting transforms how you frame and pose. No more guessing. You can see whether the composition is right, whether something is in your hair, whether the horizon is level. It sounds small, but the confidence it gives you means fewer retakes and better results.
3. Compact and travel-friendly. The Amiro is light and small enough to slip into a jacket pocket or the front pouch of a daypack. It doesn’t add significant weight or bulk to your kit, which matters when you’re moving between cities or carrying everything on your back, and best of all, it doesn’t need charging as it plugs into your phone.
4. The light quality is genuinely good. This isn’t a harsh, unflattering ring-light situation. The LED panel produces soft, diffused light that’s flattering on faces without looking artificial in photos. The colour temperature adjustment is a thoughtful touch — matching the warmth of golden-hour light makes a real difference.
5. Great for video, not just stills. If you film travel vlogs or create content for social media, the Amiro is invaluable. Consistent, well-lit face-cam footage makes even handheld, on-the-go clips look intentional and polished.
During Prime Day, the Snap is one of the most affordable ways to upgrade your photography. Bonus: The first 50 people to buy the Snap through my link will get a free Carry Bag!
The Negatives
It Works Best When You’re Intentionally Creating Content. If you’re simply grabbing a quick snapshot while walking, pulling out your phone is still faster. The Snap shines when you’re creating travel content, taking portraits, or filming videos where framing matters.
