I think that it would be safe to say that we all want to capture the perfect selfie, especially when you have just nailed a new makeup look for the first time.
Getting good at taking a selfie is super useful when you are out shopping and want to get pics of all the fabulous outfits you try on.
Here’s how to take a good selfie:
- Consider Your Choice Of Makeup
- Don’t Skip Your Hair
- Good Lighting Is Essential
- Find Your Good Side
- Experiment With Different Poses
- Pick The Perfect Background And Beware Of Mirrors
- Try Different Filters
If you’ve been wondering how to take a good selfie, then I have some good news for you. There are a few tips and tricks that go into taking the perfect selfie, and I’m about to share them with you. Get ready for your Instagram to get way more popular.
Consider Your Choice Of Makeup
Makeup is the first thing to consider when learning how to take a better selfie.
Irrespective of whether you are going for a no-makeup look or an eye-catching standout lip color, you need to pick your foundation carefully.
I always use a foundation that has a matte finish, as a dewy foundation can sometimes cause your complexion to look overly shiny or washed out on camera. This is even more so under the bright lights of a fitting room at a clothing store.
Don’t Skip Your Hair
I have made this mistake more than once. It’s so easy to get caught in the moment when you have your makeup on point and rush to take the picture with no regard for your hair.
Even if you don’t want to put heat on your hair, make sure you tame any frizz with the help of hair serum or gel. Using a little styling product and a brush will ensure your hair looks neat and tidy, which will make for a much better selfie.
Good Lighting Is Essential
Just like having the correct lighting for applying your makeup is important, the lighting you use to snap your picture can make a huge difference in how it turns out.
Bright, natural light will always be your first choice. However even natural light at midday can be too harsh. Professional photographers chase the golden hour, the first hour after sunrise, and the last hour before sunset, for a reason.
If the weather always seems to be cloudy, you don’t have a good window, or you take pictures at night time, consider investing in a ring light. You can even get selfie ring lights that have a clip for your phone.
Another nighttime trick that I learned by watching Casey Neistat videos when you are out in the street or mall is to get up close to the display window of a clothing store. The display window will always have the perfect light to show off what the store is trying to sell, so use that for your selfie.
Find Your Good Side
All of us has a good side One side of our face will always be more photogenic than the other.
The only way to discover that for yourself is by taking a few test shots with your head turned slightly to one side, then the other. You will quickly realize which side is the better one for you. That will be the side you want to play up when taking your best selfie.
Experiment With Different Poses
Each one of us is different. So, unfortunately, there is not a signature pose that works great for everyone.
To find the types of poses that work best for you, you will need to take test shots and practice different angles and facial expressions. For instance, try a smile with teeth and without teeth to see what you like.
For inspiration, scroll through your social media feeds and screenshot anything you like. Another option is to research different poses on Pinterest. Then, try the pose out for yourself and decide if it works for you.
Pick The Perfect Background And Beware Of Mirrors
You want your gorgeous face to be the star of your selfie, but don’t neglect your background or let it be a distraction.
Make sure you’ve taken where you’re posing into consideration. Make sure your background isn’t full of clutter.
If you use a blank wall, don’t stand too close to the wall, or else you will cast shadows on the wall that can be a distraction.
Finally, be super aware of any mirrors in your background as their reflection can pick up things you’d rather not show in your selfie. Gym locker rooms are the worst for this. The lighting is good but there are mirrors almost everywhere.
Try Different Filters
I know there are many silly filters that alter your appearance. But that isn’t what I’m thinking of.
I believe that you should embrace your beautiful, natural self. However, there are filters that can help color-correct your selfie to make up for when you don’t have good lighting.
L’Oreal even has an app where you can experiment with new makeup looks to see what looks good on you.
Photo editing is not a bad thing. Professional photographers use post-production techniques all the time.
