How to Take Selfies Like a Model
The invention of the front-facing camera changed the picture-taking game forever and introduced us to the ever-popular selfie: a self-portrait-like photograph that's taken by the subject featured. Regardless of your feeling about this type of photo, it's certainly not going to disappear from your Instagram feeds anytime soon, so it might be time to fully embrace it if you haven't yet. After all, it is the best way to show off your new haircut/makeup/earrings/necklaces, right?
Perfecting the art of the selfie, however, is no easy feat and may take several attempts until you get the best, most flattering shot possible. So to help you improve your selfie-taking skills, we decided to turn to the pros to analyze some of their best selfies, highlighting the photo tricks they used to get the best snap possible. That's right, how to take a selfie like a model, ahead. Get ready to rack up some serious Instagram likes.
Tilt your head slightly down and to the side
Take the shot from a higher angle
Find your "good" side
Lighting is everything
Use a mirror
Next up, read all about supermodel Cindy Crawford's amazing selfie tip.
Eva Thomas is a senior editor at InStyle, with nearly 10 years of experience as a fashion journalist. She has worked in fast-paced newsrooms, covering everything from Wholesale Replica Bag fashion trends to notable beauty launches. When she's not experimenting with bold fashion trends, trying on clothes for herReplica Store fitting room series, sharing style hacks, or testing new skin care devices, she’s busy tracking down the best celebrity looks, interviewing trend and beauty experts, or texting her mom about her favorite new products. Eva’s conversational writing style makes her a go-to for fun, informative advice—think of her as your in-the-know BFF who’s always ready to share her expertise on all things fashion, beauty, and celebrity.