Selfie Gadgets

A selfie brush, hat or a belfie stick, these are but some of the craziest selfie gadgets we came across.

The net is full of such gadgets, claiming to give you that perfect selfie. We have reviewed some of these gadgets so that you dont have to and our winner is the Extendable Handheld Selfie Stick.

At Nymphs of Calyps we all agree that Selfie Stick is like the invisible photo companion that you always wished you had.

The Extendable Handheld Selfie Stick or monopod is a collapsible rod that looks and function very much like the extendable pointers that public speakers use for presentations. At the tip of the rod is an attachment for mounting a camera with a tripod mount or the included adapter for mounting a smartphone. To bring your selfies to the next level of photography, just attach your smartphone or camera to the selfie stick, set the auto-timer on the camera, extend the stick and put on your best pose.

The selfie stick fits all iphones but not all androids. The Samsung Galaxy S4 and S5 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and 3 have a screen which is wider than 2.6 inches so you might need to get hold of a mount adapter.

When not in use the selfie stick collapses in 20cm long, fitting in most handbags or even your jeans back pocket.

Not all selfie sticks come with a remote trigger so if you want to splash out a little more and have that little extra edge and comfort, look out for a monopod with a triggering mechanism in its handle.

Last two post in this series. How to improve your selfie

10. To mirror or not to mirror. That is the question.

Whenever you want to take a selfie, it is normal that you want to check yourself in the mirror first and you might be tempted to take a picture of yourself whilst looking at the mirror. There are pros and cons.

You can often see the phone you are using and overall, they typically don't look that great! some say. But you might have an artistic flair and taking a picture with mirror can create some great effects. Not to to mention that they can also be a lot of fun.


So whether you use the mirror or not is up to you, but a good rule of thumb is, a selfie is about you, so is your photo about you or your camera?, what about that background? and if you can make it creative and interesting why not.

Today's Tip is - Be Silly

The silly selfies that you take are often the best and truthfully, they can be super fun to take! Pull a fish or duck face, really pull out the cute faces and even try some amazing props, all based around silliness!


This morning we wrote about putting on a Disney makeup but the possibilities are endless and the only limit your imagination.

Camel teeth is better than camel toe in a selfie. It is not as difficult as you think, click away and we guarantee that occasionally you will land that once in a million picture.

You never know one day Beyonce will pose for your selfie, it happened before ;).

Disney Princess Makeup

We are not going crazy but we received a tweet and we liked. So as our audience is growing we thought why not share it, it sure deserves an audience.
So whether you have a party or just like the makeup, why not give it a try and perhaps snap a few selfies.

Edit your Photos

So for our tip number 7 we will get a little more technical. Do not be afraid, it is as easy as abc) and you do not need to be an expert or invest in expensive software.

When taking photos, there is nothing wrong with editing them! Use a filter for a cool vintage feel, crop out some of the photo that you don’t like or why not create a fun collage? These simple tricks do not mean you are trying to hide something (but can also be useful for that purpose) or you are not being yourself. Editing your photos can add a special something to an otherwise plain or common photo! Add a little glow or a frame, the effort you put in your photos is guaranteed to show and making your profile picture standout.

There are many free online photo editors, we find that befunky is probably one of the best free editors out there. So what are you waiting for, give it a try.

Tip 6 - Confidence is key

Remember all those episodes of America’s Next Top Model you watched? Put Tyra’s tips to good use and strike a pose!

Confidence is key, no need to be shy when you’re taking a selfie. Nobody is watching you trying to take silly or sexy photos, so give it your all! Be confident and have fun, it’ll show in the photo and you will have plenty of fun in the process.

Like we said yesterday, the More the Merrier taking photos when you are being yourself and letting loose is fun. You want to post that perfect selfie, but you are the ultimate discriminator of what is shared.

The more the Merrier

Tip 5 - The More the Merrier

This our 5th Tip in our series of how to take the best selfies. We hope that you are enjoying these tips so far. Your comments and your experiences are welcome.

When it comes to taking pictures, the more you take, the more pictures you have to choose from. Don’t expect to get your best shot the first time. Even the most effortless-looking photos took time and preparation! Don’t be afraid to

take tons of photos so you have the best pictures to choose from when you’re picking your next profile or Instagram pic!

Watch this space as we are planning something special soon for all of you selfie lovers.

Perfect Selfie Tip of the Day - Be Still

Tip 4 - Hold Still

It may be an obvious hint, but nonetheless challenging to execute.  One is to be still when taking your photo selfie. This is especially important when you are taking a selfie since you cannot rely on someone else with two steady hands to snap the photo. After you made up, checked out your lighting, found the right background, you are now trying to pose and trying to steady a wobbly arm all at the same time. It takes practice, but it is possible to take clear, non-wobbly pics! Take a deep breath, try to relax and hold your pose!

Selfie Tip 3

Tip 3 - Background Check

Another important element in taking pictures is to pick a good, clear background. We’ve all seen those photo fails where someone has taken a selfie in a dirty bedroom with piles of clothes or in the bathroom while someone’s taking care of business. Always check your surroundings so you have a clear background that lends itself well to an impromptu photo selfie. Look for solid colored walls, textured curtains or any place without clutter.

How to take a great selfie. Tip 2 - Lighten up

Tip 2 - Lighten up

So yesterday we started discussing how we can take great selfies. We have been amazed by the amount of interest this post has created and would love to hear more comments from you and dont forget if you like it share with your friends.

So here is today's tip.

When you’re taking a selfie, or any photo for that matter, you have to have good lighting! You can’t show off your makeup, hair or that new dress in bad lighting because it’s distracting and unflattering! Sure, you can strategically hide a blemish with a shadow, but don’t choose lighting that’s too harsh or too dark. Even if you plan it that way, your vision might not translate well to the photo! So Lighten up)

11 tips to a stunning selfie. (The How of great selfies)

Are you interested in some tips on taking good selfies? At Nymphs of Calypso we love taking selfies. If you are never satisfied with photos that other people take, plus like to have fun let us us tell you what makes a great selfie! The only thing is, taking a decent selfie is hard since you’re the person in front of and "behind" the camera! If you’d like to learn how to take better photos of yourself while looking totally fabulous, we are going to to tell you how in 11 ways. So here is the first tip for today

Tip 1. CHECK YOURSELF OUT

Tips on taking good selfies must include giving yourself a once-over before you take the pic! Have you ever snapped a photo assuming your hair and makeup were on point only to find out that you have flyaways and smeared eyeliner? Of course you can always delete the pic and take another, but you might as well check yourself out first so you have lots of good selfies to pick from!