How To Take The Perfect Selfie
In today’s contemporary world, a picture is worth a thousand words. Social Media is the new craze and pictures are in the forefront instead of the basic status updates. Everyone who is anyone has tried it and if they say that they haven’t, guess what…they’re lying. Whether you’re male or female; having the perfect profile picture or any picture in general, can be a make or break deal. Vanity is real and if you want to attract that ” hot somebody ” on your friends list, you better have a great attitude and healthy smile.
At first the selfie was just something people posted up on social media for fun. Just taking a quick photo while doing certain activities out of the blue gave viewers a peek into your world and what you normally do. Now it’s a prerequisite if you want to be popular or a part of the “In Crowd.” Here are some techniques to use while on the search for the perfect selfie.
*Tips and Techniques*
- Camera Resolution is very important because without good resolution, your photo will look grainy and blurred. No amount of filtering can fix the issue so use camera/camera phone that has high mega-pixels.
- Angles can make or break you. Angles are better than straight-on face pics. You have to experiment with the angles and when you find one that works best for you, stay with it. Keep the camera high, pose, and shoot. Take multiple photos with slight adjustments as well and never shoot from below the face upward.
- Extended Arms Length is best for selfies. Shooting too close looks bold and shows any flaws, such as pimples. Extending gives you versatility to crop when needed.
- Solid Backgrounds gives a clean photo that focuses more on you. Busy backgrounds are distracting takes away the focus, which is you.
- Black & White makes everyone look better for some reason. It makes you appear younger and less wrinkled.
- Have Fun because true happiness can be seen and felt. Never try hard for selfies & be yourself. Genuine pics are more appreciated than conceited posing photos.
Last but not least
We all have to take better care of ourselves from the inside out. Even though selfies are purely for vanity reasons, having clear skin and good dental hygiene is very important. Present day cameras have high resolutions that pick-up on fine details. If you have blemishes or any acne, it will show…and it will stand out. Try getting your skin in better shape by drinking more water and eating healthier. Also try using some anti-blemish meds to speed up the process.
Selfies are taken in all types of facial expressions including smiling. Good clean teeth that are bright goes along way and shows people you take good care of yourself. Brush more often or get a dental cleaning to brighten your smile. Hair and eyes both show how well you take care of yourself also. Get plenty of sleep and drink too much alcohol as it will show up in photos. Dark circles and bags under the eyes aren’t flattering and hair that is un-kept, looks horrible. Take some pride in yourself by getting your health better. Only take your selfie after you’ve gotten yourself together because once it goes viral, that pic will be online forever.
There you have some of the best tips for better selfies. Honestly, people shoot multiple pics, but only use the best looking one of the bunch. Even professional models use the same process.
