Selfies. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re a primary medium of communication in the digital age. And although the buzzword is emblematic of the 21st century – thanks to the advent of the front-facing camera on mobile devices – selfies are far from an entirely new thing. People have been taking photographs of themselves for as long as cameras have existed. These days, the widespread power of social media just makes it much easier to share them. Some say they encourage a narcissistic, self-regarding attitude; others have argued that sharing selfies can be a great thing. Some feminists, for example, have argued that by sharing selfies, it allows people to feel good about themselves while also showing the world that beauty comes in many different shapes, sizes, and packages. They even have a hashtag for their selfies.
In fact, there are hashtags for just about every sort of selfie. Some people have built social media empires via their selfies, garnering thousands of followers thanks to capturing their gravity-defying butts, cute outfits or stunning muscular physiques on camera.
We’re not all quite so serious about our selfies, but now and then most of us are likely to capture ourselves having fun, on our phones. In that case, how do you go about taking the best looking selfie possible? Are there secrets to making sure you look your best while still looking like you? If you’re asking yourself this question, look no further. We have some tips that will help you do just that.
