How to take a good selfie?

Of course, selfies cannot be called a particularly complex and innovative type of photography that deserves a long study, training and analysis of frames. Self-photos are entertainment, but they have already become popular even among stars and politicians. Any girl can divide the resulting pictures into “successful” and “unsuccessful” ones, and, of course, she wants the latter to be as few as possible or not to appear at all. How to take a beautiful selfie in 2-3 attempts and stop making basic mistakes?

As with any other photography, it is important to find good lighting. Only professional SLR cameras can survive a lack of light, but we can’t talk about phones with their low light sensitivity. The darker it is, the more “noise”, less clarity and worse color rendition. No matter how hard you try, you won’t be able to convey the new hair color or the beauty of the makeup you just did.

Therefore, it is best to take selfies in daylight or in sufficient amounts of artificial white light that does not distort the shades by superimposing a yellow tone on them. If the picture is taken in the evening or at night, it is advisable to find any light source and position yourself close to it. In addition, the rays must be directed towards the face, or at least from the side; but in no case from behind.

Why else is direct light important? It allows you to make the skin as even and smooth as possible, and hide its relief. It also plays well with eye color, allowing you to draw out the brightest shade for them. Such skin metamorphoses are especially noticeable if products with reflective particles were used in the makeup removed.

For those who want to get the same magical transformation, but without makeup, special filters have been developed. Some of them are present by default in mobile phone cameras, and some are related to third-party graphic editors. Contrary to the belief that a filter is a mandatory color distortion, you can find soft and natural options: for example, “photochrome” in the iPhone.

Since the issue of makeup has already been touched upon, it is worth dwelling on it for a moment. Household cameras (digital) do not convey soft and gentle transitions and natural shades well. And if direct light or, better yet, a flash is directed at the face, then there will be nothing left besides smooth, light skin. In such a situation, if cosmetic masterpieces are created for the sake of photography, you will have to make a choice in favor of clear lines and more saturated shades.

This concerns not only the replacement of a gray arrow with a charcoal black one, but also the cheekbone correction, blush and other nuances: they add saturation, but do not diminish the need for shading the boundaries. And constantly changing your makeup will make it possible, even with the same poses (which is not the best choice), to get a variety of pictures.

How to take a selfie with friends?

Selfie photos are a great way to take a group photo with loved ones if there is no one who can take a photo of you from the side. But here, too, many difficulties arise, as a result of which the shots do not pass the selection process and are not allowed for further publication in an album or on a social network page. What mistakes can affect this, and how to avoid them?

1. Firstly, the one who takes the selfie must be in the middle of the company surrounding him: in no case to the side. Otherwise, someone may be inadvertently cut off, or someone’s facial features and proportions may be distorted. Therefore, the location is only in the center, and the maximum proximity of all other participants in the photograph to its initiator is required.
2. Secondly, the camera is retracted so that its lens looks straight ahead. In group photography, it is better not to try different angles and use the most classic method. There is an additional trick, however, available only to smartphone owners. If the phone is positioned vertically, in the photo all eyes will be directed towards the lens. If you place it horizontally, your gaze will shift to the right when there is a front camera on the left. And vice versa. In the case when the front camera is lowered down, the gaze will go up.
3. Thirdly, the importance of the correct background cannot be reduced, which is important for both single and group selfies. Sudden chaos at home will ruin even the best photo, so you should take care of the issue of a beautiful picture behind you. The most interesting are selfies taken against the backdrop of various attractions, recreation areas, and parks. Most photos taken outdoors turn out great and outperform indoor shots in all respects.

If a selfie is taken in a cafe, club or other establishment, it is also advisable to create the most attractive environment behind you: move away from the wall and get up from the sofas, move to a more lively area. And always, as a backup option, there is a photo taken on any reflective surface from a mirror to tinted glass, which, pleasantly, can accommodate more people than a picture from the front camera. This type of shooting also allows you to experiment with poses.

The issue of smiling is not without reason raised in the context of selfie poses, since facial expression depends almost directly on body position. And, besides, there is a joke on the Internet about elongated lips and the same type of head tilt as the main signs of a female selfie, not without reason. The humor, of course, is exaggerated, but this can also be seen on the social network. However, it is unlikely that such photographs can be considered a successful selfie, which is pleasant to look at: nevertheless, like any photograph, it must convey at least some idea.

It is certainly impossible to come up with as many poses for selfies as for shooting in a group. Most often, the obstacle is the length of the arm and its lack of freedom, as a result of which the resulting photograph is a portrait, and in addition to the face and shoulders, at best, another palm gets into the frame. Some phones and cameras have a timer in their settings for 3-10 seconds, but this amount of time is not enough to get set up, position yourself comfortably and completely get into the frame. Therefore, it is important to find a body position that will benefit your face. And along with it you need to choose a good angle.

Here you need to take into account your own proportions: for example, girls with an elongated face should not take pictures from above, so as not to aggravate the problem, and if you have rounded cheeks, it is advisable to take pictures half-turned in order to slightly highlight the relief of the opposite cheekbone. A triangular face turns out to be more harmonious in the picture when holding the camera up from - below the bottom, and the eyes look more almond-shaped and slanted when the face is slightly tilted to the side.

Any portrait photography, including selfies, can be ruined by incorrect hand placement. If you want them to be included in the frame, make sure that the wrist and hand are visible in the picture, and the elbow is not directed towards the photographic equipment: otherwise it will add volume and become the main spot in the picture. And if distorted proportions of the face and body are not the goal of your selfie, do not lean your head forward when photographing yourself: keep them in the same vertical line with your back.

The only advice that lovers of self-photos should take into account is to treat this trend in photography with humor and not make it the only one in your life, assuming that you won’t be able to find a better photographer for yourself. Smile, laugh at yourself, capture sincere emotions, and your selfie will certainly be successful.

We think selfies arose 5-6 years ago, when smartphones were equipped with the corresponding function. In fact, they appeared at the same time as the first camera was invented.

The initial “self-photos” were taken in a mirror using a camera mounted on a tripod. After 100 years, technology allowed us to move away from the mirror and experiment with self-photography.

There are a lot of “self-talks” being posted online. How to make a frame look original and bright among many similar ones? The proposed selfie poses for girls will help solve this problem.

1. Take care of your appearance. I think it’s unnecessary to remind you that your hair should be clean, don’t build a “Tower of Babel” on your head, on the contrary. The more natural the hairstyle, the better the photo will be. Makeup differs from everyday makeup with a bright accent; here it is advisable to study the pros and cons of your appearance; if you have beautiful lips, make them brighter.
2. Choose a background. It happens that you look at photos of girls taken at home. The girl is charming, and behind her there is a Soviet-style wall, boxes, all sorts of rubbish. The impression is not the most positive. A good old carpet on the wall would be better. Joke. Interesting shots are obtained in nature, because the sky, bodies of water, plants are a wonderful backdrop for photographs.

Beautiful poses for selfies and how to take selfies correctly.

• Classic pose. We photograph the head, neck, and optionally capture the shoulders. To look attractive in such a photo, make sure you turn your head. An angle of 35-45 degrees is ideal; in this position, the jawline looks expressive. It’s better not to shoot from the front, as you risk looking inharmonious.

• Head tilted to the side. The photo is taken either from the frontal view or from the profile. Roll your shoulders, wink or close your eyes, smile. The main thing here is to follow the direction of the light so that it falls on the face, then a sparkle will appear in the eyes, and the skin tone will become even.

• “The view from above is better.” You can take interesting pictures if you hold the camera above your head. The figure looks slimmer, the eyes are more expressive. Surrounding objects fall into the frame. Do you have a luxurious neckline? Then choose this angle! The main thing is to remember to keep your back straight and your neck slightly extended.

• Tilt back. This pose is used to capture the “fifth point”. To make your butt look more attractive, arch your back, then bend forward slightly. In this position it is better to shoot from top to bottom or from the side. The first method is suitable if this part of the body is of appetizing size, but if you cannot boast of lush volumes, all that remains is to increase the deflection and experiment with changing the position of the camera.

• Down up. The pose is quite popular. One caveat - you can’t lower your head down, you risk getting a double chin, even if you never had one. Keep your head straight or slightly raised up. In this position, facial features are not so clearly visible, but the photo promises to be memorable.

• Standing. Such pictures look advantageous in the “arm on side” or “one leg bent” position. This position is suitable for those who want to show off new dresses or shoes.

Secrets of a sexy selfie

What girl is complete without a sexy selfie? Right! None! But looking at such photographs, you are often frightened by their courage and shamelessness. How to take a sexy selfie and not a vulgar one?

For a sexy selfie you will have to learn a few rules:

Well, a few words about lighting when taking a sexy selfie. Here, experts - masters of photography and Photoshop - advise taking selfies in advance in good lighting, rather than posting them online or sending your loved one a photo of a figure at sunset with distortion of light and outlines. Therefore, sexy photographs are taken in any suitable setting - in bed against the backdrop of silk linen and plain walls, in the kitchen while no one is watching breakfast, in the bathroom while showering. It is the morning or daytime in natural light that makes it possible to take gorgeous pictures of a sexy body. Artificial lamps require careful approach and certain knowledge of the incidence of the light beam on your body.

These are good selfie poses. Try, fantasize, choose! What if, as a result of the search, you find something special, then such a selfie will not be lost in the millions of pictures that flood social networks.

26.12.2016 22:31:23

In one of the articles we looked at how to set up the Internet on a Fly phone.

Today, selfies are the most common photo genre. Open the user’s page on a social network, on Instagram. 8 out of 10 photos will probably be taken in the selfie genre. The selfie genre is considered to be the simplest of all. It would seem that there is nothing complicated here: he extended his hand, focused, and took a picture. But even here there are many pitfalls, due to which a huge number of initially successful shots turn out to be hopelessly ruined. Let's try to figure out how to take a selfie correctly so as not to disappoint yourself and others.

A selfie (from the English selfie, self, oneself) is essentially a self-portrait taken using a smartphone or camera. The selfie genre began to gain popularity in 2000, when mobile phones and smartphones began to come with good cameras. This word first appeared in 2002 in Australia on the ABC Online forum. The first self-photo portraits began to be taken at the beginning of the 20th century, when Kodak released the Kodak Brownie portable camera. So for more than 100 years, everyone has been taking selfies, regardless of gender, age or social status. In 2013, it became so common that it was included in the Oxford Online English Dictionary.

Selfies can be divided into several types:

Wifi – the most touching photo with friends.
Relfie – a selfie with your loved one.
Groofy – group photo. You can do this using a special selfie stick.
Beefy - selfie in a swimsuit.
Belphie - photo taken from the back. As a rule, girls do it to show off an expressive figure.
Liftlook - a photo taken in an elevator mirror.
Hot dog selfie - a shot of tanned legs.
Extreme selfie – photography in an extreme situation.

Basic rules for selfies

Just holding out your hand and taking a photo is not enough for a good selfie. Several important conditions must be met:

Choose a good camera. More often, selfies are taken using the front camera, which, as a rule, has a lower resolution than the rear one. If the front camera doesn’t have enough megapixels, but you can take a great shot, it’s better to turn the phone around and take a photo using the main camera. It's best to take selfies in good lighting. In twilight or semi-darkness of the room, the front camera may not capture the frame and the picture will turn out “noisy” and blurry. Try not to use wide-angle lenses. Pictures taken this way are stretched and distorted.

Correct angle. The ideal angle for a selfie is when the camera is slightly above eye level, with the head slightly tilted. If you take a full-length selfie, it is better to stand slightly half-turned. This is especially important for girls who like to photograph a chiseled figure. Don't lower the camera too low if you don't want your face to blur, appearing like a double chin and giant nostrils. It is not recommended to take a selfie strictly from the front - the image turns out too flat and inexpressive. Don’t tilt the horizon too far so that you don’t get the feeling of a falling frame.

Correspondingly, the correct angle is associated with the correct posture. The number of selfie poses is practically limitless. You need to start from what you want to emphasize or, conversely, hide in the photo.

Watch the lighting. Competent photographers advise choosing diffuse daylight for photographs, not standing in front of the sun, and using fluorescent lamps in the room. You need to make sure that there are not too many bright light sources in the frame.

Correct background. Even if you choose a good camera and take the right pose, you can ruin your selfie if you don’t think about the right background. When taking a selfie at home, pay attention that the frame does not include the mess in the apartment, unwashed dishes in the kitchen, or dull wallpaper. When taking photos on the street, make sure that there are no passers-by in the frame who could attract the viewer’s attention. Of course, the ideal background for a selfie is natural. It’s difficult to ruin a photo taken against the backdrop of mountains or a waterfall, even if you’re completely inept at photography.

Facial expressions. The best facial expression for a selfie is a sincere smile, which can reap a “harvest” of likes on social networks. Don't be afraid to experiment, show your acting talent. Try to portray sadness, fear, disappointment - the main thing is that the facial expression is natural. Falsity in the photo will not be forgiven.

Pets. A pet in the frame will, in any case, provide an excellent selfie. Animals do not need to “play” on camera; they are already as natural as possible. All that remains is to play along slightly for a greater “cuteness” effect.

Assistive devices. To get as many details as possible into the frame, for example, when taking a selfie with friends, or against the backdrop of landmarks, it is better to use a special selfie stick - a monopod. How to choose a selfie monopod, as well as about special applications for selfie sticks, read our article. Since the smartphone is fixed, the photo comes out clearer than one taken at arm's length. You can add some zest to your selfie using filters, for example, making the photo black and white or sepia for the effect of an old photo.

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How to take the right selfie for girls

Remember to tilt your head slightly. Don't bend too low so that your neck appears to be crooked. It is better to choose selfie poses in such a way as to emphasize the expressiveness of the eyes and the contours of the figure. For example, turn around 30 degrees. The chest can be slightly raised, just make sure that it does not look vulgar and vulgar. Watch the lighting so that it doesn’t turn out that one part of the body in the photo is well lit, while the other is in the shadow. Don't overdo it with makeup. It is better to slightly tint your eyelashes and apply a light lip gloss. By the way, do not overuse false eyelashes. Please note that the picture can also easily be ruined by thick shadows and sloppy eyebrows.

Here is an example of good photos:

But you don’t need to do this:

How to take the right selfie for guys

Men, unlike girls, rarely bother taking a selfie correctly. Guys are better off not trying to take pretentious poses. Guys take winning selfies hugging animals, celebrities, and in nightclubs.

Pumped up powerful biceps in the gym? Take a selfie in the mirror, and an influx of likes and new subscribers is guaranteed.

If you don’t have special muscles, you shouldn’t portray them. The spectacle will be pathetic:

Fans of extreme sports should take a monopod and a GoPro camera with them. Nothing attracts attention like photos taken during a skydive several kilometers high, under or above water, on a roller coaster at an amusement park, or over a raging river or waterfall. Don't overdo it - taking an extreme selfie involves risking your life.

The main rule for a good selfie is your sincerity. This applies to both boys and girls. The more natural you look in the frame, the more viewers will appreciate the photo. Forget duck lips. Not only is this an unnatural grimace, but it has not been trendy for a long time. Don't be afraid to try different angles, choose backgrounds, and invite your best friends into the frame.

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With the development of information technology, smartphones with powerful cameras appeared on the market. Thanks to this, photography lovers can take a unique selfie. It is worth noting that selfi is a real art. Not every photo will attract attention. To teach how to take high-quality, and most importantly interesting photographs, you need to learn more about this art.

What is a selfie

A selfie is usually understood as a self-photograph taken using a smartphone or camera. The picture should show a person taking a photograph of himself. You must have a camera in your hands. If a person is not holding a smartphone, it is no longer considered a selfie.

Today, selfies have gained worldwide popularity. In most cases, photos are immediately sent to social networks. Most often, photographs are posted on the following Internet resources:

Of course, if you wish, you can add pictures to other popular social networks.

It is worth noting that initially selfies were taken in order to capture oneself against the backdrop of a beautiful place or at the moment of an event happening nearby. Most of the modern selfies are boring and the same type.

How to take the right photo

The main goal of a selfie is to take a high-quality photo of yourself, against a beautiful or interesting background. Unfortunately, not everyone can take such self-photos. It is important to note that the photograph does not simply “advertise” itself, it must show the situation in which the photograph was taken.

To learn how to take a selfie, you need to have a powerful device and a properly selected landscape. Everyone can choose a suitable device for taking pictures and simulate an interesting situation.

Camera selection

Any picture, including selfies, is taken with a high-quality camera. You need to buy a smartphone with a powerful front camera. Unfortunately, such devices are expensive. Therefore, you need to learn how to take selfies without a front camera. Of course, this is not so easy to do, but it is possible.

The smartphone camera must have a matrix resolution of 8 megapixels. In this case, the presence of a stabilizer is important. Experts recommend considering devices with a camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels or higher.

Background and lighting

A camera is not the only tool needed to create a high-quality and interesting photo. Since taking a selfie is not so easy, you need to consider all aspects that affect the quality of the photo.

On the Internet you can find a lot of unsuccessful photographs, in the background of which:

• Naked people;
• Scattered things;
• Grimacing people;
• Nondescript walls;
• Much more.

It is important to choose a beautiful landscape. There should be no strangers in the background. If you can't take a photo without a stranger or a crowd in the background, you need to turn the focus on yourself. People in the background should not make faces or take obscene poses.

It should be noted that in addition to a good background, you need to choose the right lighting. To take a successful selfie, you need to turn off the flash. Sunlight or artificial light should fall on the face. The lighting should not be too bright. Otherwise, there will be highlights and the photo will be of poor quality.

Selecting an angle

Even a powerful camera and the right background will not save the photo if the wrong angle is chosen. It is strictly forbidden to tilt your head back too much, as this will cause distortion of the oval of the face. It is recommended to turn your head slightly to the side.

It is best to take a photo so that not only the face, but also part of the body is visible in the photo. It's best to experiment before posting the finished result online.

Appearance

How to take a beautiful selfie so that everyone will envy and admire? It's simple, in addition to the camera, background, lighting and angle, you need to take care of the appearance. Girls are recommended to wear bright lipstick. It is best to get rid of all shiny areas of the skin. It is recommended to apply powder on the nose, forehead and cheeks.

Another important point is the hairstyle. Hair should not stick out in different directions. If it is not possible to use a comb, you can correct the situation with a hairpin or elastic bands.

Attracting attention

You can take a unique photo if you take a photo with famous people. Such a photo will quickly gain ratings. Do not forget about the above recommendations. It is worth noting that this kind of photographs can be taken both in a nightclub and on the street.

Animals are another way to add interest to a photo. Moreover, it does not matter whether it is a domestic or wild “little animal”. The only thing worth remembering is that the animal should not cover the person’s face.

What to avoid

Even with a good camera and expensive cosmetics, you can earn dislikes. Such pictures can be found not only among ordinary users, but also among celebrities. To take a beautiful photo, it is recommended to avoid the following places:

• Ritual parlors and cemeteries (such photographs are simply not ethical);
• Temples are a bad place for selfies;
• Hospital or operating room;
• Government bodies and other official places;
• A car is not the best place for photography (it’s not beautiful and can create an emergency);
• Places of fires and other disasters (such a photo is simply inhumane).

When is the best time to take self-photos?

To take an interesting selfie, you need to always keep your phone with you. Most often, beautiful, positive and interesting photographs are obtained in the following cases:

• When you want to capture an interesting moment that you can remember for a long time. Most often these are concerts, birthdays or other festive events;
• Holidays and travel. A beautiful, and most importantly memorable photo is obtained if you take it against the backdrop of the sea or palm trees. Friends will like such pictures, and will also allow them to remember pleasant moments in life;
• Unexpected things. For example, three months of precipitation fell in one day, or a huge bun (a man in a large suit) is walking down the street. The photograph taken can be immediately posted on social networks to surprise and delight your friends;
• Demonstration of new things. This is one of the common selfies, but you need to be careful in choosing the background and lighting so as not to ruin the photo.

It is important to remember that the pictures should not be repeated. The only time a selfie is taken in one place several times is to try to tell a story. In other cases, it is better not to do this.

Video instructions for a beautiful selfie

Conclusion

You can find a huge number of selfie pictures on the Internet. In fact, taking a high-quality auto photograph is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. To achieve success, you need to study all the recommendations, as well as take 2-3, and sometimes 10-15 test shots. Don't forget about the structure of your face and figure. It is important to turn in such a way that the camera emphasizes individuality and beauty.

It's time to talk about how to take a selfie. The trendy selfie is a great and fun way to show the world your confidence, personality and sense of style. Everyone takes self-portraits - from presidents to famous Oscar winners. It is a mistake if you think that you just need to point the camera at your face and click without planning everything first, because eye-catching photographs are a real art that your friends will be very happy to see on their social networks.

Choosing a good pose for a selfie

1) Choose a favorable angle

Instead of rushing to take selfies, experiment with different angles to show off your best features. If you turn your head a couple of degrees to the left or right, your features will look less flat. At the same time, holding the camera above your head and pointing it at yourself will make your eyes look a little larger than they actually are, plus you will be able to avoid the “potato nose”. Below are a few more ideas to help you find a good angle:

• Think about your “best side” and try to take photos from that side of your face. It will not be difficult for you to choose it - this is the side that looks more pretty, balanced and symmetrical.
• Holding the camera slightly above your head and taking a photo of your face and chest will highlight your bust. And even though it's not a natural pose, you'll definitely know where your camera is focused in a selfie like this.

2) Showcase something new

If you've been wondering how to take a selfie of yourself to show off your new hairstyle or a pair of new earrings, you'll need to position your camera so that the subject you're taking the photo for is clearly visible and prominent in the photo.

• A selfie highlighting your new hairstyle should be taken from the best angle you can find. At the same time, if the impetus for creating a new photo was a perfect mustache, then the camera should be directly in front of the face. Likewise if you want to show off your new glasses.
• You can also take a selfie while holding some new stylish accessory you recently purchased, or even a food you plan to eat in the near future.

If you plan to take a close-up photo of your face, consider highlighting one feature while slightly deemphasizing the others. This works great if you have a trait that you're particularly happy with.

• For example, if you love your eyes, highlight them with mascara and add some bright eyeshadow, while keeping your complexion and lips as natural as possible. In this case, the lips should be left unpainted, or a pale gloss or lipstick should be used.
• At the same time, if you adore your charming smile, then you should not brightly paint your eyes and powder your cheeks. Focus on your lips with stunning bright lipstick.

4) Make an interesting facial expression

You can't go wrong if you smile. It is quite possible that smiling at the camera of a mobile phone, or just a camera, will make you feel a little stupid, but, for that matter, taking a photo of yourself using your phone is already a rather stupid and simple activity. If you are very serious now and have no time for smiling, then a calm and calm expression on your face will also look great.

• It's no secret that you can smile in different ways, therefore, you have the opportunity to choose which smile suits your face best. A shy, closed-mouth smile can be just as appropriate as a wide, cheerful grin. No matter what, a smile will always be the most common and captivating facial expression you can display.
• It's not always easy to make a facial expression seem natural and genuine. But there is at least one way to make it more real - to click yourself at the moment when you are overwhelmed by any emotions. Try taking a selfie while watching a movie that makes you laugh out loud, or right after you read unexpected and shocking news.

5) Take a full-length photo

Whether you want to show off your newly acquired outfit or your amazing figure after a grueling diet, you will need to stand in front of a large mirror to capture your body from head to toe. Please note that in this case the face will not be a priority and you will not focus on it.

• Take full-length photos in a tidy room without unnecessary things. Your figure should stand out in the photo, not the background.
• Your body will look a little slimmer if you tilt your hip slightly towards where you are holding the camera. The shoulder farthest from the lens needs to be moved forward a little, and the free hand can simply hang down or you can find a good place for it on the waist or hips for the photo. The chest should naturally be slightly forward and the legs should be crossed at the ankle.

6) Give a natural look

You can take a standard selfie where you look exactly as the outside world is used to seeing you every day, but a photo of yourself with your hair sticking out from sleep or minimal makeup can create the illusion that you are giving your social media followers a chance to catch a glimpse of the “real” you . It can be equally intriguing and sexy.

• However, if you look more like a nightmare than a wonderful dream when you first get out of bed, you can clean up your act. In fact, even a little makeup will give the confident impression that you are showing off your “real face,” especially if those around you are used to seeing a lot more makeup on you.

If you decide to take a selfie of your feet after purchasing a fashionable pair of shoes again, you should choose an angle in which your legs will appear slender and from which your new stylish shoes will be clearly visible.

• Point the camera straight down. The edge of the future photo should be somewhere in the hip area. This angle will make your legs as long as possible.

There are certain selfie poses that were once wildly popular, but now it's safe to say that their best time has long passed. You can add these photos to an album with other images for variety, but do so with caution, letting your friends know that you are joking. After all, such selfies are treated as negatively as the famous “duck face”, muscle tension, pretending to be asleep, or photographs in which girls pretended to be caught by someone by surprise.

• “Duck face” is an awkward combination of elongated lips and huge eyes, made famous by American actress Snooki and her friends. If you are brave enough, do this at your own peril and risk!
• Taking pictures of yourself and pretending that someone is taking the camera away at the same time. Based on your pose and posture, it won’t be difficult to guess what kind of selfie it is, and then mountains of criticism from your friends are guaranteed. But if you take a photo like this with a slight smile on your face or a slight wink, your friends will immediately understand that this is a deliberately sarcastic pose.

How to take a selfie? Setting up the background

1) Pay attention to good lighting

Having a powerful light source is the main key to successful photography in general, and self-portraits are no exception. If you try to take a selfie in a dim room, or in a room lit by fluorescent lights, you will definitely not achieve the desired result. Natural sunlight will work best for your photos, so try to take photos near a window or outside.

When taking selfies, keep these tips in mind:

• For the best shot, stand in front of the sun or other light source. The light will make your features appear brighter and softer without leaving harsh shadows on your face. If the light source is behind you, unsightly shadows will appear in the photo and your features may appear distorted.
• Consider using a thin curtain to diffuse artificial light or sunlight. It will soften the light and enhance the photo, creating the impression of a smooth, unobtrusive background against which your face will look more attractive.
• Natural light brings out colors much better than artificial light, but you can use artificial light to fill out shadows. If you don't have access to proper lighting, most modern digital cameras have built-in automatic correction that can help improve your selfies.
• Don't use your flash if you can do without it. It will create highlights on your forehead, distort your features, and possibly give you red-eye.

2) Use your phone's back camera

Many smartphones are equipped with two cameras: one of them is located on the back panel (the main one), the other is located in the front of the device. Instead of using the front camera, take photos with the main one. It takes pictures of much higher resolution than the front one, which will most likely give you only blurry selfies. You will have to turn your phone around in such a way that you cannot see the future photo. But this inconvenience is worth using the rear camera.

3) Only use a mirror if it is the only way to get the photo you want.

The image will be reflected, the phone will be visible in the photo, and you will most likely take a photo of yourself looking strange. In addition, your photo may turn out distorted, since the mirror does not always reflect an absolutely accurate image. It's much better to just reach out and grab the phone with your wrist and take a photo. It may take a little practice to get the hang of grabbing your entire face, but after a while you definitely won't be cutting off the top of your head.

• The exception would be when you want to take a full-length selfie. It is very difficult to take such a photograph, capturing an area more than from head to chest, without the use of a mirror.
• Practice using both your hands to take a selfie and see which angle gives you the best shot.

The best photographs are those that capture not only the face, but also something interesting in the background. Wherever you decide to take pictures, indoors or outdoors, first of all, look around and study the surrounding area. Choose a position where future viewers can see what you want to show them.

• Nature will always play the role of an excellent backdrop. In spring or summer, you can pose next to a small planting of trees, or near flowering bushes and flowers, which will perfectly cope with the function of a quickly selected background. In autumn you can capture the falling leaves, and in winter the majesty of snow and ice.
• If nature isn't your thing, you can stay at home and take photos right in your room. Remember clean things. You can show off something interesting in your home as long as the item doesn't distract attention from your face. For example, if you love to read, bookshelves make a great backdrop. But a huge poster on the wall with a picture of many faces will not be a very good background.

Common culprits like younger siblings, crying children, and dogs taking a bath behind you can seriously ruin your photo. Before you take a photo, take a good look around to see if anyone is hiding in the shadows, waiting to ruin your selfie.

• In case your photo fails for one of the above reasons, you can always take another photo and wait until the photo destroyer is removed.
• Sometimes unexpected guests fit into the photo quite well. Don't delete a photo just because it shows your sister's face. The joyful, silly face of a child combined with your serious expression can add originality to the photo.

6) Call a couple of people for a selfie together

The main requirement of a selfie is your presence in the frame, however, no one claims that you should be alone in the photo! Call your friends, your sister and her dog, to take a photo together. The photo will not be predictable, but visually funny and interesting for other people who will view it and like it.

• This is a great way to take photos of yourself in public if you're shy about taking pictures of just yourself.
• The more people in the photo, the more pages will publish it. If you have a lot of friends, imagine how many times they will share the photo and how many people will see and like it.

Upload your image and play a little magic with it

1) Experiment with filters

Most people who take selfies are lucky enough to have apps that can add an interesting twist to the image using color and filters. Not every filter will work well for every selfie, so it's best to try a few options and then settle on one.

• The most simple filters, such as " black and white" (black and white) and " sepia"(sepia) are available on any phone and do not require installation of a special application.
• Other popular filters will allow you to make your selfie look vintage, romantic, darker or lighter. Don't be afraid to try each option and see which one suits your particular photo best.

2) Edit the photo

If you have the right software, for example, you can correct facial imperfections such as pimples and blemishes before you post the photo on social media. You can crop out unwanted parts of the background and resize the photo to make the face look different, change the light and shadow in the frame, and much more. Many of these features can be right on your phone without installing any apps, but there are dozens of apps you can look at that can handle these tasks.

• However, small changes should be made so that the photo looks natural. If you can't make the changes look natural and almost unnoticeable, remove any filters you've previously applied before posting an obvious fake.

3) Upload photos to all your accounts

Share your selfie on Facebook, Twitter, VKontakte and Instagram and all your friends will see it. In most cases, you can add a caption to describe what's happening in the scene, but you can also let the image tell you where you were and what you were doing.

• When you upload an image, acknowledge that it is your selfie. Pretending that you wanted to take a photo of something else but your face was suddenly in the frame won't fool anyone, so you need to show off your pretty face proudly.
• Be prepared for the fact that some people find selfies annoying and may write some less than flattering comments on your photo. But if all your albums are filled with similar selfies, you should think about diversifying them.
• Leave other users comments under their images only those that you yourself would like to see in your album. The more likes you give, the more you get!

4) Be trendy

Selfies have gained a lot of popularity over the past few years, and it's quite fun to take part in selfie trends. Photos turn into a kind of food that we need. Feel free to upload your own photos. Here are some selfie drills:

Some places are completely unsuitable for taking selfies, such as a funeral or crime scene. And, although most of these situations are quite common, ask yourself whether your photo shoot will upset or offend anyone. If the answer is yes, reschedule the selfie for another time.

• Weddings, funerals and other special occasions are outside the rules. If you are at an event dedicated to other people, put your smartphone away and do not block the photographer of the young people.
• Likewise, if you are at a memorial for people who died, keep your phone in your pocket. Avoid taking selfies near monuments or memorials, especially if tragic events have occurred nearby.

• Look as natural as possible so that you don't seem like you're trying hard to look good. On the other hand, it's all about selfies!
• The body will look slimmer if photographed from above or below. But while you are proud of your appearance, you should not forget that it does not yet determine your positive human qualities.
• Men may be advised to leave their shirt slightly open rather than fully buttoned. This will give the appearance of slight negligence.
• The valley between your breasts will look more impressive if you lie down on the sofa or floor and support yourself with your elbows.
• Impressive muscles will appear in all their glory if you slightly raise your arm.

Now, show your selfie in the comments! ;)