Post 15: Selfies and how to deal with it ( Beta Post )

Hello this is Russell here. Over these few years, selfie has evolved from a leisure activity to a must have daily routine for some people in the world. If you have never taken a selfie, that means you are considered outclass and not "cool". So what are we gonna talk about today? We are going to talk about selfies. Yes, SELFIES.


What is Selfie? Sure you have seen many before unless you have lived in a cave or lost contact with the world for the past few years, a selfie is a person taking a picture of himself/herself with a camera facing their faces. Here are two examples of selfies:






















These are the two different types of selfies. One very beautiful and one so terrible I want to throw it into the trash. Which one do you prefer? I prefer the good one of course. Unless you are very drunk or a troll like no other you will not like the horrible one right? Or if you have no common sense you will have no idea which one is beautiful and which one is not.

To make the perfect selfie,

Things to do.......

1. Capture a good angle
Instead of taking the picture head-on, experiment with different angles to show off your features. If you turn your head a few degrees to the right or left, your features will appear less flat. Holding the camera slightly higher than your head so that it's pointing down on you will make your eyes look bigger and help you avoid "pig nose." Here are a few other ideas for finding a good angle:

• Know your "good side" and take the photo from that side of your face. It's the side of your face that looks the most balanced and symmetrical.
• Angling the camera slightly above yourself and taking a snapshot of your face and chest will highlight your cleavage. Since this position is fairly unnatural, odds are, you already know what the camera will focus on when you take a selfie like this.

2. Pay attention to good lighting

Having a solid light source is an essential part of taking any kind of photograph, and selfies are no different. If you try to take a selfie in a dimly-lit room or one with harsh fluorescent lighting, it won't turn out the way you want it to. Natural light is the most flattering kind, so try to take your selfie near a window or outdoors. Keep these factors in mind when you shoot:

• Keep the sun or other light source in front of you, a bit above eye level, for the most flattering shot. The light will brighten and soften your features, rather than casting harsh shadows across your face. If it's off to the side or behind you, your features could appear shadowy or distorted. ^[2]
• Consider using a thin curtain to diffuse sunlight or a single light source. It makes the light softer and more flattering. It will give the impression of smoother, softer facial lines so that your smile appears more attractive.
• Natural light renders colors more faithfully than artificial light, but you can use artificial light to fill shadows. If you don't have the best lighting, most modern digital cameras have some automatic color correction to make up for it.
• Don't use your flash if you can help it. It'll create a forehead glare, distort your appearance and possibly give your selfie the redeye effect.

things not to do.....

1. No duck faces: Seriously that is the most horrible thing humankind has ever done. Just stop no one will like it.

2. Avoid using front cameras: The front cameras normally has lower resolution than the back camera. Although you can't see how you look on the back. You can always take a selfie again right?

3. Do not take a selfie in inappropriate locations: Some examples of it can be seen below. Taking selfies at the right location is key. So that people won't think you are crazy or be the laughing stock in the internet.

I am very sorry if I have not posted anything for quite some time. I am a little lazy and I kinda got addicted to a game so sorry everybody! Anyway I hope you like it and although it can be a little short it really is a helpful tip to take good selfies.