Know all angles
Tilt your face at about a 45-degree angle and hold your phone slightly above eye level. Shooting straight on can flatten out your features and appear a bit dull.
Get your good side
You actually do have a good side. Studies have shown that photos showing the left side of your face were rated as more pleasant than the right. The results hold up even when a mirror image was taken and the positions were reversed.
Lighten up
Never underestimate the power of good lighting. Natural sunlight in front of you is always the best way to flatter. If lighting is behind you, it could cause a shadow and darken your face.
Filters are your friends
Don’t be afraid to use those Instagram filters. There’s a reason that X-Pro II is the one of the best for selfies. Makeup artists agree that this filter gives a soft, candlelit glow that glosses over imperfections while highlighting your best features.
On the tip of your tongue
Apparently, holding your tongue against the roof of your mouth slenderizes the face, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Look around you
Make sure to be aware of your surroundings. No one wants a photo bomber in the background of her selfie.
Happy snapping!
