STEP UP YOUR SELFIE GAME WITH THESE TIPS





Selfies are mostly taken spontaneously, but a little preparation can make a good shot even better. A picture is still worth a thousand words, so you should keep certain things in mind 

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LIGHTING

You want to look your best in your selfie, and that also means you don't want any shadows being cast on your face either by your phone-holding hand or a source of light that's not bright enough. Ideally, you'll want the source of light to be in front of you or above you.

HAVE A STEADY HAND

You might have got the lighting right and the angles down correctly, but a wobbly hand can ruin a perfect selfie. Some smartphone cameras come with an anti-shake feature, which can help solve the problem. You could also take photos in `burst mode', which shoots several shots automatically and then choose the your ideal frame.

IS THE BACKGROUND OKAY?

An cluttered backdrop can also make a good selfie look comical. And that's probably not what you want. Take a look around you to see if your immediate surroundings will help enhance the overall look of the picture. Messy bedrooms and bathrooms are a no-go. Also, avoid photobombers!

BE PRACTICAL WITH FILTER USE

So you've got a bunch of apps on your phone that can dramatically transform the entire look of the image in a few taps? While that's fine when it comes to clearing facial blemishes, you don't want to go overboard with filter use.After all, you do want to look like yourself and not make it obvious to people that you've heavily edited the picture. Subtlely is the key here.

KEEP THE ANGLES CORRECT

You probably know how the proximity of the camera to your face can either enhance the look of your face or work the opposite way. For example, a slight tilt of the head can show off your eyeshadow to good effect.While selfies have now entered into our lexicon of popular usage, the general idea is to keep it fun.