Let's face it, you can't be socially accepted and your friends will disown you if you've not posted a selfie of yours on social media in two day's time. Have you stopped believing in how amazing your close-ups are? What has stolen you away from your photography sessions? Is it your stock camera app? Or, have you forgotten the "art" of capturing selfies itself?
Whatever's the cause, these five tips ought to help you out in your selfie-taking adventure.
1. Discover Your Best Facial Pose.
That's right. And then flaunt it. This one is tricky, however, it's the first step of either learning to take perfect selfies or getting rid of that rustiness. It depends on your case. Repeat the following mantra like twenty times before standing in front of a mirror for an investigation.
"I am beautiful. I am beautiful. I am beautiful."
There. Do you feel something? Of course, you do! Now, start looking at your face in the mirror from any and every — mind you, every — pose possible. What strikes out as the most appealing? Is it your jawline? Try smiling. Do you see any dimples? Or, do you have those shiny white teeth some people would kill for? Does the curve of your lips seem attractive? Or, is it your side-pose that just takes your breath away? You might not be able to notice your facial best in just a single try. Try asking your friends and family; they might be able to point out what you can't in a single try's time.
Don't look for too long in the mirror, though. You might get bored out of your mind and might abandon the whole idea of taking selfies!
2. Flashes and backgrounds matter.
Believe it or not, the impact a location can have on a selfie might make you want to buy tickets to places. You also need to have a smart phone with a flash in the front. That way, when it goes off in your face, many of your acne scars and other dermal errors, if you have any, will disappear. It can also have a healthy impact on your skin tone, after you've taken a snap. Sometimes, you are able to take a perfect picture when the weather is sunny. For some, nighttime is selfie-time. Whatever you like best, don't forget to use a phone that has the flash option at the front.
If you find flashes quite — well flashy — you can opt for natural pieces, capturing your face surprisingly randomly. It does wonders for some. Only those some should stick to this option.
3. Try a Third-Party App.
Some stock camera apps are not of the needed quality. Many phone manufacturers don't put much details into the product's camera. Some, however, do. If you've bought a phone that has a just-okay stock camera, try considering a third-party camera app. There are many of those on the market. Some of the best ones are listed below:
1. Retrica.
2. Candy Camera.
3. Go Camera.
There are many more out there. Find the one that you like best.
4. Photo Editing.
What many people lack in camera angles, cover up for with their photo editing skills. It's not impossible. as many deem it. Any skill can be perfected with the right amount of determination. There are a lot of Photoshop maestros out there. It would do you good to join their number. Aside from Adobe's Photoshop, there are other photo editing softwares on the internet. Some stock apps come with such software of their own. All the third-party cameras each have unique editing functionality, too. Give this skill a try!
5. Consider Group-Selfies.
There's nothing like a group-selfie with all of your friends to boost your level of confidence. You'll appear natural in the pictures. Try all sorts of weird poses like sticking your tongue out, or pointing at a friend next to you. You can even try props to make the experience even more exciting and memorable. Do buy a selfie-stick if you're one of those large-group people. A selfie stick encompasses even the most dense of friends into perfect photography.
Having said all, do know this: Everyone is beautiful and that true beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. So, what are you waiting for? Take a new selfie right now!
