Selfies
Selfies – OK, so why am I actually writing about Selfies? I don’t even like them!
Being a fashion and beauty blogger means that I do sometimes need to take a selfie to show off a make-up product, share a look I’ve created and sometimes it’s just because of the location I’m in.
The only selfie that I’ve taken which I’ve actually liked is the one a lot of you may have seen on my Instagram page, taken whilst I was in Greece.
Let’s discuss, is there a perfect way to take a Selfie? Below are my tips….
Selfies – How to take a Selfie
* Lifts Arm
* Holds phone at arms length
‘Click’
Done……
(No Duckface included)
Hahahahaha – on a serious note, there are some people who claim that there are specific ‘angles‘ for capturing your best Selfie BUT I don’t really follow any of that.
I’d say that lighting is the most important factor and I think one of the reasons that my favourite Selfie worked is because of the beautiful, natural sunlight – it was taken just after noon and the sun was above and facing me giving me the right amount of exposure and a lovely glow….
For all of you that are interested, I’ve listed what I’m wearing below with all the links that you need to shop this look – I remember I wasn’t feeling too good that day so I wore an oversized t-shirt and my boyfriend jeans finished off with them cool colourful sunglasses! 🙂
What I’m Wearing
Basic White Tee – H&M
Boyfriend Jeans – H&M
Camera Used for ‘Selfie’ – iPhone 6 Plus
Camera Used for photos – Nikon
Ah, so let me know what you think of this post – is there something specific that you do for taking a selfie or are you like me, taking a few at a time and hoping for the best? 🙂
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I just take as many I can until I find one I like. No rocket science here, hehe! But I do agree that good lightning is important. Great post btw! http://www.monalisas.no
I just take as many pictures until I find one I like! No rocket science here, hehe! But I do agree that good light is important to get good pictures:) Great post! http://www.monalisas.no
Hahahahaha – good to know! 🙂 xxx
Great tips, Layla! Sounds really easy to try. 😉
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I’m terrible with selfies – I always feel like such an idiot! I would hardly ever do one in public for this reason unless it is one with my other half 🙂 x
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Hahahahaha – Exactly!!! 🙂 xxx
Great post as always ! 🙂
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great post and amazing pictures ! 🙂
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ahahaha nice post xx
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I agree with you on not liking selfies. I always see people I know taking a billion and I take some when I can especially if it is related to work or a project. I loved how you explained the best way to take it. I think your pictures are lovely and I especially love this background! 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com
Thank you so much – I’m glad people agree with this and it’s not just me that doesn’t like them hahaha xxx
Cute shots!
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Thanks for sharing this honest post!
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I’m awful when it comes to taking Selfie’s which is why I only have a about 2 on my instagram! I just can’t get the angle right!
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I know – they’re so awkward! xxxx
I haven’t taken a selfie in such a long time! Usually I just make sure there’s good lighting (to make the skin look good!) 🙂
Metallic Paws
Yay – glad you like xxx
Heheh you’re so cute! I totally agree that lighting is important in taking a good selfie!
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Hahahahah thank you so much Tina! 🙂 xxx
Such amazing pictures! I always find selfies so incredibly hard to get right.
Awww thank you so much – I agree, selfies are not the easiest thing to take but at the same time when it’s for a makeup look or beuy product then lighting is key! 🙂 xxx
You look so adorable 😀
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haha I love your photos, and I agree lighting is the most important factor! 🙂
I also really like the outfit you’re wearing! x
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Thank you so much hun – glad you like it and agree! 🙂 xxx
No, no, no…I am not a fan of selfies, never have been and never will be. I know many are literally obsessed with it but it’s just not my cup of tea. It has come to a point that I’ve seen a few IG accounts that were filled with ONLY selfies, like seriously? I do agree with you on having to take a couple because of blogging but it still makes me really uncomfortable.
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Yaaaaaaay – glad to know it’s not just me that thinks this! I’m so happy people agree on this topic about Selfies! A few are ok and when you want to show off a product, again that’s fine and even a location but not to fill your IG with them…no….. xxxx
hahaha “no duckface included” – I like this :))
Hahahahahahahaha – thank you so much xxx
Haha, I don’t take a lot of selfies, but when I do, I don’t follow any rules/tips, except for the tip about natural light!
Great post!
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Hahahaha – yay, that’s the best way to do it! Natural lighting but good lighting at the same time! 🙂 xxx
These tips are so useful! who doesn’t take selfies nowadays? Thanks for sharing 🙂
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great post, lovely selfies!
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I have no idea how to take a good selfie haha. Honestly, aiming the lens at myself is a feat in itself. I much prefer being the one behind the camera haha -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
hahahahaha – that’s so funny!!! It’s good to know that it’s not just me that thinks this about Selfies! I just aim and hope for the best hahahahha 🙂 xxx
I also think lighting is key, but also knowing your best side(unless you’re a super model) lol! I really do have a best side and knowing that has helped out when taking selfies. I don’t enjoy them either. :))
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Hahahahahaha – that’s funny, if you’re a supermodel then anything goes but overall I do think lighting is the main factor when it comes to selfless! 🙂 Good to know that it’s not just me that thinks this about Selfies! xxx
Thanks for the useful tips! I don’t like selfies but will keep your advice in mind if one day I need to take one. Have a great weekend!
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Thank you very much – have a lovely week! 🙂 xxx
I have to admit, I used to take a lot of selfies during my teen years, though something changed along the line and I only seem to take one every few weeks or so now – an improvement, right? haha! I loved that beach selfie you took whilst in Greece by the way, you look beautiful in it! 🙂
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Hahahahaha – yes, that’s the same with me…..I take them only when I want to show off a product or a specific makeup look or in the case of Greece – where I am!
That’s my favourite Selfie, it’s embarrassing to say but I do like that one ahahaha xxxx
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Selfies… I am not really good at taking selfies. I take like 5-10 of them and try to pick one, that’s bad 🙂 x
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That’s the same – I don’t like taking selfless either but will do when it’s to show a makeup look or product etc…. very awkward though hahaha xxx
haha, loved that post :3 I like your photo, looks so beautiful with the setting :))
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I loved this post! I find it so awkward taking selfies! I don’t bother haha! When I was in my early teens I loved them but now I have grown up slightly I feel awkward!
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Hahahahaha – thank you so much, I’m glad you agree with this! I’m like that too – it’s so weird taking a picture of yourself but if it’s for a make-up look or to show where I am, then I’m guilty of doing this from time to time! 🙂 xxx
I totally try selfies for my make up looks for blog posts but I just can’t seem to photograph it as well as when someone else is doing the shot! I am such a sucker for them though with other people it’s kinda cringey 😉 xxx
Hahaha I’m glad you agree with this, I don’t like them either but will on the odd occasion take one if I want to show a product or makeup look! 🙂 xxx