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2:00 AM 29th April 2023
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How To Take The Perfect Selfie

 
Source: Cristina Zaragoza via Unsplash
Source: Cristina Zaragoza via Unsplash
With social media now a part of everyone's day-to-day routine, selfies have become a key part of capturing moments with friends and loved ones.

But have you ever found yourself scrolling through your Instagram feed and thought, “Why don’t my selfies look as flawless as everyone else's?” As it turns out there are a few things you need to consider to make your selfies ‘insta worthy.’

With this in mind, the phone repair company, Likewize Repair, have revealed their top tips, from choosing the best angle, to using the right filter, that will help you snap some amazing selfies this spring.

Get the angle right

First and foremost, when it comes to taking a selfie, one of the key things you need to consider is getting the angle right. Instead of holding your phone straight in front of you, try tilting it from left to right to see which side you think looks best.

Once you’ve figured out your best angle, make sure you are looking up at the camera with your chin pointing down with the camera up. While you might consider yourself a pro at taking selfies, no photo is going to come out perfect. If you're holding the camera low, point it upwards towards your chin.

Top Tip: To get the perfect angle, try holding your phone so that the bottom of it is at the same height as your eyes. This will ensure it is high enough to avoid the unflattering angle of your chin, but is still enough to snap that flawless photo.

Find the best lighting

Next up is finding the best lighting for your picture - no one wants a selfie where shadows are cast over their face, or the light is so bright it has them squinting.

To get the perfect lighting for your picture, make sure to steer clear of any harsh lights, such as computer screens or bright bulbs, and instead consider positioning near big windows with natural light. It's also important to face the light source, and move the camera so that the light sits at around your eye level, so you avoid any shadows.

Top Tip: Consider what time of day you are taking a selfie if you’re relying on natural light - you’ll often find you get the best lighting for those all-important photos when the sun is at its lowest point in the day - otherwise known as ‘golden hour’.


Pay attention to the background

This is often at the bottom of a lot of people’s priority list when it comes to taking a better selfie, but what is in the background of your photo does actually matter.

For the best selfie, make sure that your shot is free from any distractions, whether it be clutter around the house or strangers walking by.

Top Tip: While the backdrop colour of your picture isn’t always in your control, especially if you go for natural lighting, light and neutral backdrops usually work best, as they accentuate the features on your face. This is, arguably, the whole point of a selfie!

Make use of your phone's camera features

While selfies can be hard to get right sometimes, your phone actually has a number of tools to help make it that little bit easier.

If your front-facing camera just isn’t cutting it, due to the lighting or its quality, you can always try using the camera on the back of the phone. While it seems logical to take a ‘selfie’ on a front-facing camera, the camera on the back of your phone is actually better at taking photos and gives a much better resolution.

Top Tip: You could also try taking your selfie in portrait mode, which blurs the background of your photo, to give your face a sharper finish


Relax and Smile

Finally and most importantly, when taking selfies, remember to relax and smile! Taking photos with our phones is supposed to be a fun and enjoyable experience, so sitting rigid or forcing yourself to pose a certain way can make it a stressful experience.

You could try different poses such as pursing your lips - but if this just feels awkward, a genuine smile can work just as well.

Top Tip: To get that perfect pursed lip look, try blowing air through your lips as you take the photo as it stops them from looking so ridged!


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