Unspoken Rules: How to Take Selfies

Selfies have ranked first in popularity in recent years. Even the most backward Internet users took smartphones in their hands, began to take pictures of themselves and upload them to social networks. Now you won't surprise anyone with your photos. They really pay attention only to really beautiful and high-quality photos taken, but how to take them correctly?

How to take a selfie correctly

For a beautiful selfie, it is important to follow a few rules:

• First, choose the right light source. It is best to take the photo in daylight that is in your face. In this case skin imperfections will hide, and the eyes will turn out to be shiny and bright. The light behind you will make the photo dark and unattractive. The most beautiful photos are taken in soft natural light in the morning or evening hours. If you are taking selfies at night, choose a bright white light above and in front of you.

• Another important rule is a good angle. The most impressive pictures will be obtained if you raise your smartphone slightly above eye level and turn your face slightly to the side. In this case, the photo will have an open look and sharper outlines of the face. If you are photographing yourself full-length, then stand with your head and shoulders straight and your lower body slightly sideways. It will make your figure slimmer and emphasize the graceful curve of the waist and hips.
• Before taking a picture, make sure that unnecessary people or clutter in the apartment do not get into the frame. Choose beautiful places. You can even customize your shooting location by adding colorful spots like sofa cushions, paintings, or other furnishings.

How to take a selfie beautifully

A good camera will help you take a good shot. Typically, all shots are taken with the front-facing camera. On the one hand, you can immediately see the future photo and correct your pose if something does not suit you. But on the other hand, the resolution of the front camera is weak and the quality of the pictures is worse than those taken by the main one.

As we noted above, the pose in which you photograph yourself is important. To get started, experiment - shoot yourself in different poses, with different tilt of your head, compare the shots and choose a couple of poses in which you get more effective.

Do not use simulated emotions, otherwise the pictures will come out unnatural. A sincere sweet smile looks much better than the proverbial duck-lipped expression. Take care of your makeup in advance. In the pictures, natural makeup is washed out and faded, so for a beautiful selfie it makes sense to take more bright make-up.

After you have taken a good photo, do not rush to immediately upload it to the public. You can still work with it, remove flaws, play with filters. The main thing is not to play too much, so that the picture as a result does not look artificial.

How to take selfies for girls

Usually, for most girls, the position is when you hold the device with one hand, stretching it slightly to the side. At the same time, turn your head so that your gaze is directed to the camera. Another good pose for girls is if you hold the smartphone with both hands, stretching them forward.

When taking a picture, do not put your elbows out to the sides, so as not to get massive shoulders in the photo. On the contrary, press your arms to your body and slightly push your shoulders forward. This will make the breasts appear fuller in the picture. If you want to take a photo with an object in your hand, then hold it directly in front of your chest or opposite the opposite shoulder, while bending your elbow and pressing it against your body.

If you are taking a photo in the mirror, then do not obscure your face with your smartphone - keep it at chest level. The gaze should be directed at your reflection in the mirror, and not at your smartphone.