I have digital cameras that are smaller than my smart phone. They have flash, timers, SD card, zoom features and are easy to use. Point and click. I can upload the pictures to my computer and edit them as well. I have a small tripod that costs just a few dollars. I can attach the camera, set the tripod on a chair or something that's the right height, frame my shot and just set the 10 second timer. It's just a matter then of stepping into frame and waiting for the timer to go off. I have 2 of the same cameras, one I got off EBAY for $20. I'm old school and the camera works a lot better than my smart phone for things like this, and also vacation pictures.