Believe it or not, taking the perfect selfie is an art, and one that many of us would love to perfect! From Instagram to Facebook, and Twitter to Google+, every once in a while, a selfie is completely necessary and fun. Taking the perfect selfie that you’re proud of is important, after all, you’re going to post it on social media for the world to see. So let’s make it a good one. Take a look at these 6 tips on how to take the perfect selfie:
- Remove the cover from your phone. Believe it or not, even though there’s a hole for the camera to catch shots, images can sometimes get out of focus due to the edge of the cover. You want your selfie to be perfectly focused with ultimate clarity.
- Use an app to clear up any blemishes and imperfections. It’s OK – this is your selfie and you can make yourself look as great as you want to. Clarify skin and change tone to give yourself the perfect selfie glow. Filters are great for getting rid of dark under-eye circles and fine lines too!
- Go for big hair. Sounds crazy, I know – but photos tend to flatten hair a bit, so go ahead and pump it up just before taking your selfie. Up-dos are a great option also, as they tend to highlight texture and are the perfect solution for getting a little extra volume.
- Get the best light. Go for that late afternoon glimmer or the gentle light of the sun early in the morning to cast the perfect glow on your skin. Skip out on fluorescent or artificial lighting, it will drown you out rather than perk you up.
- Pay attention to angle. Get yourself at your absolute best and slimmest by holding the phone at about a 45 degree angle high above your head.
- Enjoy! Taking a selfie and sharing it with your friends should be fun – so remember to smile and show off your best self from the inside out.
Have you been able to capture the perfect selfie? What worked for you?
