3 Things Worth Keeping in Mind Before Taking “Airport Tray Aesthetic” Photos

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No travel trend in recent memory sparked more debate than the “airport tray aesthetic”, which involves taking photos of perfectly arranged airport trays. If you’re thinking of giving it a shot during your next flight, here are three things worth remembering before going down that road.

Be Respectful

The airport tray aesthetic became pretty polarizing because many people felt it could make the process of going through airport security even more unbearable. If you decide to take glam shots of your airport tray, do so without disturbing other passengers, who might be in a rush to reach their flight.

Finish Security Check

Don’t let the “airport tray aesthetic” stop you from finishing your security check in time. Go through security and make sure you have enough time to reach your gate before taking photos of your airport tray – and only do it if airport security agents don’t seem to mind.

Plan Your Staging

Keep in mind that many of the “airport tray aesthetic” photos you see online are staged at home in gray bins, and not at the airport. Taking these chic photos takes planning and time, so plan your shot in advance and know exactly which items you should bring along so you won’t waste too much time at the airport.