In fact, I do it all the time, and yesterday while wandering the narrow streets and steep steps of Plaka just below the Acropolis here in Athens, was no exception.

I find it absolutely fascinating how the “selfie” has evolved into full-blown photo shoots, where people travel far and wide to iconic spots, dress up from top-to-toe, and then meticulously stage scenes for their real – or imagined – “influencees.”

That’s where I step in – quite literally. I reason that the least I can do is help these folks capture a decent image of themselves and, in the process, I try to do justice to the incredible scenery they’ve (and I) traveled so far to see.

Fortunately, thanks in no small way to the introduction of camera phones equipped with wide-angle lenses a few years ago, the selfie stick has become a rarity.

Oh, and I have no idea who this random woman was, where she was from, or if she was a famous social media personality. I just felt obligated to lend her a hand by capturing her striking a pose against a strikingly beautiful background.