NikonDude Loc: Jax, FL

Do most photographers travel alone or in small groups to new places.

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Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

I like to be on my own, but have no problem with a small group.

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

I travel with my wife.
On coastal dawn shoots it is usually with a small group, including one person who knows the area.

NikonDude Loc: Jax, FL

Thank you very much for the replies. I thought that was the best way to accomplish my photo shoots.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

It okay to shoot alone depending on the location. When I go to a questionable location or a remote location I like to be with another photographer or two. Safety should always be paramount.

twhrider Loc: Indiana

There are times when I would really like to just go by myself. Just a little "me" time....hike, or go to a local spot, nothing risky...but my dear hubby won't have it. He's a good sport, I can't complain, he just doesn't like me to go off on my own. His argument is always the safety issue. He comes along, doesn't complain, I can take all the time I want, but it's still not "me" time.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Yes!

Very few travel in large groups!

It really depends upon the personalities in the party. I frequently prefer to do my photography alone since I don't need to negotiate time, location, or subject with anyone else, but with a few like minded people it can work very well. For those I like a phrase coined by Intel ( I believe ) - 'Fellow Travelers'. It's a bit like skiing, it's an individual activity that can be shared with people of like minds and similar enough skills.

Safety can be an issue in some situations, but men can be just as vulnerable as women, so being over protective of one's partner can be a bad idea or at least overly restrictive. A friend of ours got into a little trouble some years back on her way to stay for the night. She had her weekend's business takings in her backpack - as well as shampoo and other things - when three guys decided they needed her bag more than she did. One was a six foot-three and she's about five-four. After a little bit of tugging back and forwards things got ugly. The cops said they weren't sure whether it was the kick or bouncing off the car that broke his neck, but eventually it all worked out OK - he sued for excessive use of force, but had a wrap sheet as long as his arm, so the judge laughed it out of court.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

I do mostly day trips and travel alone. Sometimes my wife and I will go new places - we decide ahead of time whether I will be spending extra time taking photographs or not, to be fair to her. I will be going to South Africa this August with a small group - 9 or 10 people. Doing this is essential since I do not know my way around there, don't know good places to stay with access to private and public preserves, will need guides and a vehicle, etc. But I have traveled alone to places like Borneo - but unless you are pretty familiar with a place, especially if you do not speak the local language, group travel is best - the smaller the group, the better. Sometimes the leaders of groups can get you in to places you otherwise might not be able to go, or get you in before or after the official hours.

travisdeland Loc: deland, FL

I do a lot of railroad photography, which generally requires a good bit of scouting(when visiting new areas, mountains) to determine access and locations. While scouting, I like being alone, or with one other person, as it makes decision making on the fly, much easier. Once I feel dialed in to an area, I'll invite a select few of my photo friends to come with me. As for wildlife photography, I find that is pretty much an individual quest-especially when trying stalk, or wait-out an animal.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Well that obviously depends on them having a partner or not and on the occasions!

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

I prefer to be on my own, or just my wife and I, and with a personal, local resident as a guide.

d2b2 Loc: Catonsville, Maryland, USA

Alone, or dragging my wife along. She is intimidated by some of the places I want to visit, but she is the proverbial good sport!

NikonDude Loc: Jax, FL

Thank you all for the replies, very informative.
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jackm1943 Loc: Omaha, Nebraska

I much prefer to be by myself because I want to be able to take all the time I want when photographing. There are times tho when doing urban photography that things can get a little scary and it's better for a partner to have your back while at it.

Paul J. Svetlik Loc: Colorado

Travelling alone is usually less distracting - however, for safety reasons travelling in the wilderness with one or two people who also like to take pictures is optimal.