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.

What's your angle

With photos as in life there is more than just one angle ;)

A lot of people do not consider the angle of the picture when they are taking their own selfies; don't be that person! Some #people look great when they hold the phone up and angle their face upward -- think about it! Switch it up and find your best side and your best angle. Don't be scared to try something different!

Pick your best angle…no double chins please. Angles can do wonders for a selfie. Downward angles should be avoided at all costs – double chins are flattering on no one. A straight-on or above angle works best. Straightforward shots make you look the most natural, and shots taken from above can highlight shadows and make you appear slimmer. Just try not to take them from too high, or you will end up with bobble-head syndrome. According to popular dating website AnastasiaDate, the most popular angle for woman is the “Myspace angle”, which is when she takes the photo from above, coyly looking into the camera. The selfie shot most practiced by men is the “ab shot”, which is a photo taken in the mirror – you guessed it – shirtless.

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.