It seems like the word "selfie" is everywhere these days. You don't necessarily have to ever take a selfie in your life to be a successful individual, but given that you have a hunch one day, or feel like you look like a rockstar, these steps may become useful to you in taking a quality selfie.
1. Don’t take your selfie from too low
By aiming the camera from below you'll be doing yourself a great disservice and increase your chances of having a double chin.
2. Don't take your selfie from too high.
If you aim to take your selfie from too high of an angle, you may look like an alien, or a complete creeper. Either way--you are neglecting the features from your face which make you look like you!
3. Find Good Lighting.
Natural light tends to be the best light to take a selfie in. Standing in front of a window with the sunshine flooding in provides great lighting. It will be up to your own personal taste as to what you consider good lighting, sometimes you may find that the lighting in your kitchen provides what you are looking for.
4. Find the Right Angle.
Taking a straight on shot doesn't always look best. Try to center your face, then angle your camera or your cell phone to help improve the quality of your photo.
5. Find the Right Expression.
If you are no longer in junior high or high school, you might want to retire the duck face (reference below).
Smiling is always a great way to go, but laughing and having fun are alright as long as it looks natural and not forced.
6. Share your Selfie
Sure, you don't always have to share your selfie, but it seems as though it has become a trend these days. If you feel that you look especially good looking in your selfie, you may feel inclined to share it via your favorite social media medium. Edit your photo or add a filter if you desire--but aim to not edit your photo beyond recognition.
Don't forget to add either a cheesy caption, or a caption that helps you feel better about yourself for posting a selfie on some sort of social media.
For Example:
- "I'll never try to fit in. I was born to stand out. #life #beautiful"
- "I'm allowed to post a selfie on my birthday right? #selfiesunday #ihateselfies"
By taking these six steps you might be able to take only five selfies and choose one of your favorites instead of taking 100+ and selecting one that you like. I'd say that any measure that saves time is a successful measure. Good luck taking your selfies!
XOXO,
Meg.