How to Self, who like not only to you

Selfie has become such a popular phenomenon that in 2013 in the UK he was recognized word of the year and added to the Oxford English Dictionary. In Russia, "sebyashki" were not included in the thesaurus, but we too often they do. Clearly, interest in his person is never lost. How about to call it in other people? Here are a few tips on how to make selfie.

Secrets of the perfect frame

Plus a genre that can be photographed as much as necessary until you get the desired result. If you apply all the tips from the article, it can handle much faster.

Lighting

First, we must think about what - is light. It is best to shoot in the afternoon, as dusk eat half colors.

Try to keep a light source located in front of you, above the eye line. If the sun is too bright, hang a thin curtain to diffuse rays. In this light lines of the face are more soft and smooth.

If natural light is not enough, you can use artificialTo fill in the shadows. Beware of the outbreak: it distorts the features and contributes to the effect of "red eye."

right angle

It is not necessary to remove the person from the front, leave it for photos on the documents. Experiment: it is best to turn the face 30–45 ° to the side. Since the frame looks more voluminous, and the chin line is fused with the neck.

Where to turn, it depends on your features. Half of each person's face is different. Take a picture of yourself on the right and then the left hand, compare the results. So you know what side is more photogenic.

Selfie can be done by raising the camera on yourself - it will be seen not only your faceBut also the environment. Furthermore, such a perspective enlarges the eyes, chin and doing already.

Facial expression

A smile sends a positive attitude and does anyone nicer. Of course, the best emotion - natural. How are you cheer? Invoke the aid of imagination.

Suffice it to recall a funny moment on which you are a long time laughing about their favorite people or pets. Refer to the memories, and she will smile on his face.

If you need other facial expressions - the solemnity, sadness, fear - again help fantasy. Awaken the actor, and inner feelings will be reflected on your face.

The process of shooting

Despite the convenience, do not use the front camera, if it makes the low-quality photos. Yes, you have to deploy a gadget, but you can set the timer for 2-3 seconds to take a natural pose and smile.

Do not use a mirror - it will be visible to the smartphone, not comme il faut. If you think that it is uncomfortable, try the app CamMeWhich is controlled by gestures.

This is steeper than the timer: set the phone a few meters away from you and customize as much as necessary. When you're ready, just open and then squeeze the palm. The camera reacts to this gesture, and voilà - selfie full length without a mirror.

Guides from supermodels

Here is a small guide on the model of international renown: Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Alessandra Ambrosio and Doutzen Kroes.

Surely you have noticed that these girls are not averse order overexposed duck face. Not the fact that this picture does not provoke sarcasm from friends. Decide for yourself.

Self, which is of interest

Rear shot plan matters. Here are a few ideas.

Beautiful places

In every area there zingy species. Sunset sky, spreading trees, colorful flowers - all of this fascinating. Nature - an endless fount of backgrounds for selfie.

Well, if you are traveling with backgrounds do not have problems - ranging from images to train and airplane, ending beach and ancient architecture.

Photos with celebrities

If you were close to a famous person, a better opportunity for a successful selfie not find.

Even the Pope agreed to be photographed with teenagers. What can I say about the stars, which is not alien to enjoy their fame. But, of course, do not forget about personal boundaries. Celebrities are people too.

unusual situations

Danger excites. If during the extreme sports or until the raging elements, you will come to mind to make selfie, success is assured. Especially if we can not beat a smartphone or be killed himself.

By the way, for the first time I mentioned the word selfie Australian who drunkenly smashed lip. He took it, laid out and signed: "Sorry for the focus, it was a selfie."

animal pictures

Our younger brothers extremely photogenic. So selfie with dogs, cats, parrots and other furry and not so guys - great idea.

prohibited methods

Selfie at serious ceremonies, such as funerals or religious ceremonies - it is bad form. Probably many have heard about the epic Fail Barack Obama, David Cameron and Helle Thorning-Schmidt, who made fun picture at the memorial service of the President of South Africa Nelson Mandela.

Although you are not required so carefully monitor their image, it is not necessary to do so.

Processing photo

When you cease to miss the standard Instagram filters, you can pick up an application for processing.

If the true picture is not your strong point, download Facetune. In it, you can retouch the skin, whiten teeth, remove bags under the eyes. It is true that beauty requires sacrifice: for iPhone paid app, and Android users pursues intrusive ads, which turns off only for the money.

It is worth attention and Pixlr. There's a lot of tools, filters and all free, unlike many applications for photo processing.

Only there is one drawback: beautiful fonts remain the only in Latin, Cyrillic is almost indistinguishable from each other.

In Snapseed free high ratings, and it is justified. In many filters and tools menu, and control is via swipe. Conveniently.

These applications will be enough to make photo real masterpiece.

To all effects we have become accustomed to, but the original place, unusual situations and simply ridiculous pictures always attract attention.

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