VIDEO: This is how you take a selfie like a supermodel

Thanks to ALCATEL ONETOUCH, these tips will help you capture your beautiful self:

Find your best angle: Tilt your head at an angle to highlight your cheekbones and make your eyes look bigger. That way your picture won’t look flat and it will also show your features in their best light.

Use flattering lighting: Ensure the lighting isn’t too harsh or too dim, and stand looking into or away from the light. This will give your skin and hair a natural glow.

Give yourself the right background: Find a simple background that won’t detract from your pose, or one that adds interest to your photo. Don’t just go for a boring backdrop that distracts without giving your audience something cool to look at.

Strike a pose: Have fun and be spontaneous – try lots of poses and don’t take it too seriously.

Experiment with filters: Your phone camera, apps like Instagram, and photo editing tools have lots of interesting filters to play around with. Perhaps you just want one that adjusts the contrast or brightens your skin, or maybe you’d like to see how you look in a sepia tone or black white. Experiment to find a filter that matches the mood and effect you’re going for.

Be natural: You don’t always need to wear makeup – sometimes a natural look can be something different for your followers.

Be yourself: Relax, don’t try too hard, and enjoy yourself. It really shouldn’t be a chore – it’s just a selfie, after all.

Original Article posted on Get It Joburg South