*How to Selfie like a Pro*
Firstly I want to state that how you take selfies is entirely your business and I’m not prescribing for you what is right or wrong. However, these are some basic rules on taking flattering selfies that apply to me and I think most others, and since people have been asking me about it I decided to do a little tutorial. I am no actual pro, instead, I am just a girl with a phone in her house. So you can do all of this too. Apologies for my wet hair! I could write a whole book on this but I’ll keep it simple. :p First thing you have to pay attention to is lighting. I personally prefer indirect natural light, either from the front or the side front, as demonstrated in the first picture. Most selfie cameras become pretty grainy and lose a lot of quality when exposed to bad lighting. I’ve added some examples of pictures in bad lighting. Try to avoid: direct lamp light or direct sunlight, too much back light, and too little light.
Try to find the spot in your house with the best light and take your selfies there. I prefer next to my bedroom window - bonus is I have a nice neutral background there too. If you are outside and it’s sunny, find a spot in the shade to avoid eye squinting and awkward harsh shadows.
Second thing: poses and angles. When taking your selfie, try to avoid camera angles that are too low. I like the lens to be just a tiny bit above my forehead. Try to lengthen your neck and push your face forward a bit to eliminate any double chin. And last but not least: don’t look at your screen but in your lens (or elsewhere). Don’t look at your screen! Good luck with your selfies!!
