Beauty

No Photographer? No Problem. Here Are 10 Tips To Take The Perfect Selfie

Convinced you’ll never be as photogenic as the “naturally flawless” it girls in your Insta feed? Think again.

By Renée Walton2 min read
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First, let’s clear one thing up: That perfect, casual, “woke up like this” selfie that influencer you love posted was likely anything but spur of the moment. Just like it’s true that even the world’s most beautiful people can take unflattering pictures (ever seen those “stars are just like us” sections of tabloid magazines?), it’s possible for even the most camera-shy among us to get a flattering, feed-worthy selfie. Here are our 10 tips and tricks for capturing the perfect shot: 

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If you’re taking a selfie, commit to it. In other words, take a lot and see what works for you that day. 

Long gone are the days of film, which means there’s no reason not to take way more pictures than necessary. Once your selfie shoot is over, simply delete the ones that aren’t worthy of taking up space on your phone. Try not to be critical of the awkward or less-than-flattering photos; hit the trash button and move on with your life. We’ll say it again: Nobody looks good from every angle.