Self-portraits - this is how you always succeed
In the age of the smartphone, a self-portrait is no challenge, or so one would think. But in practice it looks quite different. Especially if the self-portrait is supposed to show you from your best side. So it can take a while to achieve a satisfactory result.
However, with our selfie tips and a little practice, you will soon succeed in taking the perfect selfie.
Our tips for a successful self-portrait
When it comes to selfies, good picture lighting is also an important factor for a good result. Ideally, you should avoid using flash for a self-portrait and instead use natural daylight. Make sure that you always point your face in the direction of the light source. This will help you avoid casting shadows.
Too much sun exposure can quickly make the skin look very pale. In this case, you should move into the shade. Make sure that your face is completely in the shade, because only then is there even lighting. If possible, you should take your self-portrait outside either at sunrise or sunset. This way you will benefit from a particularly beautiful light.
However, it is not always possible to take your self-portrait outside. If you want or need to take your selfie indoors and don't have good light, you should get professional light in advance. There is now a whole range of selfie gadgets that are immensely helpful. The selfie ring is particularly helpful in this context. This is simply clamped around the camera of the smartphone and it is possible to take not only bright but also sharp selfies.
The perfect angle for a self-portrait
When taking a self-portrait, you should avoid photographing yourself from below at all costs. This always looks unflattering. Ideally, you should hold the camera at a slight angle, at 45 degrees above you. This will show you from your best side and also make your eyes stand out.
Regardless of the perfect angle, you should make sure that you remain yourself. What we are saying is that you should try to look as natural as possible in your self-portrait.
The ideal background for a self-portrait
If you want to be the centre of attention in your shot, then you should place yourself in front of a background that is as calm as possible. This means that in this case you should avoid taking pictures in which other people or objects can be seen in the background.
However, an exciting background can also make your self-portrait look very interesting and act as an eye-catcher in a picture frame. Just let your creativity run free in this respect and try out different backgrounds.
What you should absolutely avoid, however, are selfies in front of the mirror and in the bathroom.
Dealing with post-processing and filters
If you want to have a perfect self-portrait, you usually resort to a filter. Filters are certainly a great invention, but they tend to exaggerate everything a little. And so it can easily happen that a self-portrait ends up looking quite unnatural.
Using filters and other tools to edit the shot is of course allowed. However, you should find a healthy balance here.
We hope we have been able to help you a little with our tips so that your next selfie is guaranteed to be successful and deserves a place in a photo album.
