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Almost everyone in the world has a self-portrait photo (selfie) of themselves. Due to influence from favorite celebrities and the availability of smartphones with amazing camera features, selfies have become a generational must-have. The only challenge most people experience is mastering the art of taking quality selfies worthy of display.
Often, your profile picture or selfie creates a first impression of what you stand for and the kind of person you are to anyone who comes across them. This is why most people, especially women, put in a lot of effort to achieve the perfect selfie. To avoid ending up looking unnatural or out of place in your selfies, you should know how to pose for and take the best selfies.
Here are a few tips for women for posing for selfie photos to help you take selfies that highlight and optimize your best self.
What Should You Do To Always Achieve a Perfect Selfie
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1. Assess Yourself
It is essential to assess yourself before you pose for any photos, especially if you just finished dining and are about to smile for a shot; you want to make sure you don’t have anything stuck in your teeth. Although mistakes like this can be edited out, it would be much easier to save yourself the extra effort.
In case you are wearing makeup, always check to see if there is smudging. It would be best if you also considered fluffing your hair up a little with your hands to give it more volume since hair often looks flat in most digital images.
2. Ensure The Lightning Is Right
Any great photographer can tell that good lighting makes all the difference in a picture. Natural lighting is often the best, and from it, you will get an image that’s both flattering and clear.
Mood lighting and backlights, on the other hand, are favorable for softer and warmer images. If you can, avoid using the flash feature since it basically just wraps your appearance and causes glares.
3. Clear Your Background
It is important to ensure your backdrop isn’t filled with junk, clutter, or any distasteful item. While most people think the juxtaposition of a pretty face against an ugly backdrop is a creative idea, you should know that opposites don’t always attract.
If the background is one solid color, your selfie will stand out even more. You should also be on alert for photo bombers, especially if you only want to capture yourself.
4. Use Camera Tricks
Most people don’t know that rear cameras result in higher quality pictures; you should try taking a selfie with your rear camera instead of the front one. A higher resolution image is flattering and more attractive because it is less grainy and blurry. Although, front cameras are often used to utilize a selfie monopod.
Selfie monopods act as arms that extend to include more people in the selfie shot; they are also known as selfie sticks. Selfie monopods hold the camera up for the photographer, and there are even some that can be controlled by Bluetooth or buttons. They can be very useful since they allow you to take your own group selfies without asking random passersby for assistance.
5. Find The Right Angle
Angles are used in determining whether the shot of you is flattering. When posing for a selfie, try to hold the camera higher than your face and tilting your face at a ¾ angle for a slimming effect. Holding the camera beneath your face influences the double chin effect, so you’d want to avoid that and always ensure you capture your most confident self.
6. Consider Using Filters to Add a Little Flatter
Smartphone cameras often have features and filters that can produce a wide range of effects for you to choose from. Ensure to pick a filter that accentuates and highlights your focal points. Filters like Sierra and Rise add a soft touch that hides imperfections like blemishes and spots.
Hefe and Mayfair filters are great for altering tone and saturation. There are also features that can allow you to zoom in and crop your shot to your satisfaction. Don’t be afraid to explore these tools until you achieve the desired look for your selfie.
Take That Perfect Selfie Today
With a few basic tips and rules to live by every time you take a selfie, you will always have a perfect selfie for your social media feed. Now that you have an idea of how you can take better selfies, always remember to use relevant captions and hashtags to ensure you stop your followers mid-scroll.
Most importantly, make sure you have fun. Taking selfies is about capturing a moment that you enjoy and want to remember.
