How to perfect "the selfie"
Everyone has taken at least one selfie at one time or another. From celebrities to people on the street, selfies can be fun, flattering, and a nice way to capture a moment. You may notice, however, that some people tend to get better results in their selfies than others. While you don’t have to run out and get a selfie stick to take a more flattering shot, there are several tricks that can help up your selfie game.
Try Out Different Angles
Yes, it can feel a little silly to extend your arm and then move yourself around to get a better angle, but good selfies aren’t always about front-facing the camera. Try looking off to the side, or angling the camera from the top down while you look up. With a little practice, you may find a flattering angle that makes your selfie into a work of art.
Try Close Cropping
Your arms are only so long, so why not try to take advantage of this with a close crop? Many people try extending further to get more in the frame, but going in close can have equally interesting results as well.
Use the Rule of Thirds
Just like when you take photos of other people or objects, try composing your selfie using the rule of thirds. Divide your camera screen into three equal parts, and try positioning yourself in either of the two outer sections. This creates a more visually appealing photo, and might help you find a better angle as well.
Get in the Light
Better light makes for better pictures. Don’t take selfies in a shadow; seek out areas of good light, and try playing around with how it hits your face to get some more unique photographs.
Don’t Square Your Shoulders
A lot of people try to square up their shoulders with the camera, but this can make you look a little stiff and odd. Instead, try angling one shoulder forward toward the camera. This will soften your appearance and make you look more natural.
Make Some Faces
No, not the duck face. But getting silly with the camera and making some faces will help you produce a more natural looking smile as well, so you can get a better shot of yourself that’s flattering and fun at the same time.
Extend Your Neck
Push your neck forward slightly, angling your head toward the camera. This will give you a more flattering neck and jawline, particularly if you end up taking the picture from a different perspective.
Have Fun
Above all, make sure you have fun with your selfies. Everyone’s doing it, so why not join in and get some photos to remember things by.