Self-portrait photographs have come a long way since Robert Cornelius first captured an image of himself. Today, self-portraits have become selfies, and social media is filled with millions of such photos. Nearly anyone can take a selfie but if you\u2019re aspiring to become a photographer, you should start by improving your selfie game. Here are our top professional tips that will definitely help you take better selfies. [no_toc]<\/p>\n
Angles are important in every genre of photography, including selfies. You could use various different camera apps thinking that your selfies will be better, but without the proper angle, you won\u2019t be improving anything. Simply tilting your phone or your head to a different direction can greatly change the quality of the selfies that you take. Most people have a \u201cbetter side\u201d. You should know yours and always take advantage of it. Moreover, angled portraits are usually more interesting than regular, 90-degree ones.<\/p>\n
Good lighting can improve almost any photograph, selfies included. Most smartphone front-cameras aren\u2019t as performant as their rear-facing counterparts, meaning it will be harder to take artifact-free photos in low-lighting conditions. In order to catch the best lighting an area has to offer, start your smartphone camera, face it towards you and take a look at the screen. Keep turning around and changing positions until the amount of light on the screen is sufficient.<\/p>\n
Variation and diversity are a big part of selfies. Although there\u2019s an ongoing trend where people post selfies of them in the same pose over and over again, it\u2019s not a habit that leads to better selfies. You should always try to use various accessories, such as hats or glasses. Moreover, changing your pose while keeping your \u201cbetter side\u201d facing the camera is another way of taking better selfies.<\/p>\n
This may sound a bit weird, but extending your neck improves your selfie pose and leads to better selfies. By extending your neck you can sharpen your jawline and remove a potential double chin. Selfies are about aesthetics as well as camera skills, so don\u2019t leave one out. Further aesthetic improvements can be achieved by raising the camera above your head and looking up.<\/p>\n
You may think that selfie sticks are overrated, but when it comes to taking better selfies, there\u2019s really no other external accessory that can help you more than a good selfie stick. Photos where people can see your extended arm are dropping in popularity, while those of selfie sticks are rising. Leaving aesthetics aside and moving to functionality, a good selfie stick can help you take better selfies by providing a much more comfortable reach to the shutter button. A Bluetooth selfie stick is exactly what you need to invest in if you want your selfies to be more comfortable.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, a selfie is about showing your friends and family that you\u2019re having fun. Don\u2019t be afraid to spice things up and engage in fun activities while taking your selfies. Don\u2019t feel obliged to do something crazy, but don\u2019t feel scared to try something new. After all, you\u2019re trying to take a picture of yourself having a good time, rather than just putting on a plain smile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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