Erik_H Loc: Denham Springs, Louisiana

I have a friend that I shoot with occasionally, but 99% of my shooting is done alone. I feel too rushed when shooting with somebody else.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

I have a SPOT device http://www.findmespot.com/en/ which allows me to send a pre written email and map reference when I head off onto a trail, send status messages or if you get into trouble send a HELP NOW message to their monitoring center. All this for $149/year.

The device is small and compact, and uses GPS satellites for communications. It occoured to me one day, out in the far range of the San Gabriel Mtns that if I injured myself how would I get help if I was on an isolated trail?

travisdeland Loc: deland, FL

I shoot mostly railroad related stuff, some wildlife/landscape subjects, and mostly shoot alone. I do shoot trains with certain friends as we can generally spread out enough so we don't have the exact same picture, but not always. the comraderie is nice when you have time to kill. When it comes to wildlife, 99% of the time it's alone. It's tough stalking anything with more than yourself.

Mary Kate Loc: NYC

What sarcasm?? Where is that?? He got good advice. Have you been in sun without a hat??

Genessi Loc: SoCal

I mostly shoot along but I have been on some trails and encountered some creepy looking people. I like to be like some free spirited people that DON'T worry about a thing, However as a women I do believe we need to be vigilant. I do like to go out with folks but I want to do photography and don't want to spend to much time chit chatting. I Would like to take the metro to down town LA but would enjoy going with a group.

chaman

What is sarcastizm?

frjack Loc: Boston, MA

I shoot alone all the time. If someone is with me it is accidental and the results are rarely what I'm trying to get. In cities it depends on which one. In Ljubljana and Maribor (Slovenia) I've been out late at night alone with camera but without fear. In Taipei I made several trips to Guting Park along the river staying as late as midnight with camera and tripod. Of course I'd go anywhere in Taipei alone at night without concern beyond finding my way back to the community. By comparison I would never go down by the Potomac in D.C. with camera at night even with a companion or two. Not worth it. Actually I wouldn't even go out at night with the camera in my small dying hometown in Northeastern PA.

As my idea of roughing it is a hotel without a coffee pot, iron, ironing board, and free WiFi there is no way I would ever go backpacking or camping for an afternoon let alone overnight. Did it once at 11. Never ever ever again. I have a few limitations in mobility, mostly distance and up hills but I've had to live within those for the past seven years. No big deal. I can't imagine going on a photo walk except with my classmate who got me started in photography over forty years ago. However, we have different tastes and ideas. We'd probably go somewhere, split up and agree to meet up again in a few hours.

DyanCB Loc: North Jersey, USA

And a "third" here. All of my life I have shot alone, in the US cities, outside the US. I just am aware of my surroundings. Where others express fear about going into a city my concern is trekking in the woods alone and something unexpected happens, so I am careful. I am so trying to live my life, including my photography life while managing fears and not letting them stop me from doing anything. BTW i am a 60 y.o. Woman doing much of this alone. As a guy ibwould bet your risk is even lower.bgo out and enjoy your camera!

DyanCB Loc: North Jersey, USA

Rgrenaderphoto, thanks so much for this. I didn't know this type of device/service even existed. Much appreciated!

10MPlayer Loc: California

I do worry about shooting alone. I feel pretty safe in the wetlands areas around here but when I go down by the Sacramento or American Rivers I don't feel safe at all. I'm a strong athletic 64 years old. Always kept myself in top shape. There are a lot of homeless camps along the rivers in this city and I fear someone will see me with expensive gear and decide to mug me. I've considered getting a concealed carry permit but I hesitate to "pull the trigger" on that decision. I'd hate to be in a position to have to use a weapon. The aftermath can ruin a life.

splatbass Loc: Honolulu

My wife told me last weekend she would come with me and wait in the car while I did some street photography in Waikiki (a very safe area). She said she doesn't mind waiting. I explained to her that I need to be able to focus and take all the time I want and can't do that with her waiting. It is impossible for me to enjoy photography if I have to worry about whether I'm taking too long, and impossible for me to focus on the photography. I also hike by myself for landscape photography.

I travel a lot for business, both in the US and Asia, and I always travel alone, so I have shot in a lot of places by myself. I've never had a problem, although I do avoid dangerous areas and situations.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

That was helpful!

EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England

I am a 70 year old lady and always shoot alone with just my dog for company but I would love a shooting buddy with similar macro interests. I am wary of wooded areas etc. and would not venture into deserted places at night alone either with or without expensive camera gear.

Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown

I shoot mostly alone. I do not go to inner cities at all. When out in the elements surrounded by woods, trees, snakes, and alligators, I do exercise my ability to legally carry a firearm.

Pandylou Loc: The Levant

Just thought I would chip in my six-pennyworth.....

I reside in the middle-east (as I set up my photography businesses here)
and the idea of going out alone is not one we even think about.......
Daytime (commercial) shoots usually involve 3-4 team members.
Usually 1 'tog and 3 'assistants'.
Night time - we usually don't accept commissions unless
the client is willing to pay a hefty overhead.

The last one we did in June 2016 had 11 of my team milling
around, all with 2-way radios and under the (occasional) watchful eye of a local
police patrol.. Heavy stuff, but the rewards are equally awesome.....

So, enjoy your shooting if you wander alone, but always consider the dangers
which may present themselves - often in the least threatening places......