Artists and painters produced self portraits in the past. The common man remained satisfied with admiring these efforts till the camera became common possessions and photography a passion as well as a profession. Experts learnt the art of click self -photographs using shutter speed, timers, and tripod stands. Today our cameras travel in our pockets and clicking selfies is a way of life.
Our self images are informal photographs we capture and post every day on social media sites or circulate among select groups. Though the front camera of smart phones has made capturing a selfie easier, capturing a good, clear image is more challenging.
As with other photography, taking a good selfie is an art we learn with time and practice. And as with other photography there are certain rules to taking a good selfie.
Select a good angle to capture a good picture
Some of us are naturally photogenic: others have their good angles. Expert photographers try out angles to determine what works best for a subject. Find the angle that flatters your look and use it for your photography efforts. Here are tips to help you decide the angle: a higher angle slims down your face, taking a sideways picture hides unwanted bulges.
Lights play tricks
Natural light enhances your selfie. It gives the photograph a soft and natural look and eliminates those unsightly dark shadows that spoil your selfie including the ones under your eyes you are desperate to hide.
Filtering and editing
Smart phone selfies can be improved by using filters and photo editing tools. Download a couple and let your creative streak have a field day. Soften angles, erase marks and blemishes, highlight your best features and do more to add zing to that photograph. You can opt to depend on the auto correct version or manually create effects you desire.
Keep the pose natural
Trying too hard to look cool may result in an unnatural photograph. Your selfie needs to capture a nature moment, a spur of the moment decision to turn the camera on yourself.
The frame makes or breaks your selfie
However addicted you may to selfies, do not forget the backdrop before you click one. An inappropriate background does more harm than good to your photograph. Look around and decide whether the location is appropriate. Enhance the self portrait with a stunning backdrop; add to your natural beauty with a scenic or interesting view. Your photograph will capture you and the moment you want to remember and become a memorable one. A selfie in action is more interesting than a straight mug shot of your face.
A selfie is not a simple shot of your face and your backdrop. It is a self expression that speaks of who you are and what you care about. It showcases your confidence and personality. Look at it as an art form. Plan for it and turn each into an attention grabbing photograph.
Moreover, today there are a number of selfie editing apps that you can use to glam up your selfies before you post them to social media.
Take a look at Kiss My Selfie App here. Download it now and take a lots of perfect Selfie. Android users can download it from Play Store and iOS users can download it from App Store.
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