With the release of Kim Kardashian's new book "Selfish" dedicated
exclusively to her selfies, it's clear to see that the selfie trend is
here to stay! Who wouldn't like selfies - it's like a mini photo shoot
where you're the model, photographer, lighting director, makeup artist
and stylist! Whether you're posting selfies to show off your amazing
makeup or your outfit of the day, here are some tips that are sure to
have your Instagram followers double tapping and your Facebook friends
pressing the like button.
1) Make sure the light is right!
Lighting is one of the most important factors when trying to take a
flawless selfie. Make sure the lighting doesn't cast shadows (as this
can draw attention to unwanted areas and make facial features appear
larger, such as the nose) and try to avoid fluorescent lighting, as this
type of lighting is universally unflattering and can make the skin look
pale and lifeless. The best type of lighting to use is natural light,
if possible!
2) Know your angles! It may take time and some
experimenting at first to find your best angles, but it will be worth
it! Try different poses and movements to see which ones flatter both
your face and body. Knowing your best angles and how to work them is
definitely an important factor when taking a selfie. Also, play around
with the placement of the camera - you don't want your selfie to be too
close or too far away. A low placed camera angle is usually best to be
avoided as it is an unflattering angle for most people.
3) Pick a
natural pose! This goes hand in hand with knowing your angles - it's
best to pick a natural pose that doesn't look too forced or awkward.
Play around with head tilts, smiles, and facial expressions until you
find the selfie that you like the best.
4) Use caution when
choosing a filter! Filters are both amazing and a curse as they can
completely change the way a selfie looks. Choose a filter that's more on
the conservative side that adds a flawless look to the selfie, instead
of an extreme filter that edits the selfie so much that you don't even
look like yourself anymore. There's nothing worse than posting a selfie
that's edited so much that people don't realize it's you!
5) Write
a witty caption! The caption can be describing your makeup, what you're
doing that day, where you're about to go, details on your outfit -
pretty much anything goes! Selfie's with a caption or description are
just that much better than selfies without, and are more likely to gain
likes from your followers. Double points if your caption is clever and
funny!
Most of all, it's important to remember that selfies are
fun and for the most part, effortless. Don't take yourself too seriously
when trying to take the perfect selfie, and remember - if at first you
don't like any of the selfies you've taken, you can always try again and
again! Happy selfie-ing!
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See also : What Steps Should You Take in Order to Become a World Class Photographer?
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