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Taking selfies in front of the mirror is a great way to show off your clothes and hairstyles, especially if you have no one to help you. To master your mirror selfies, start by organizing your scene, choosing the right size mirror and adjusting the lighting accordingly. Then, choose a sleek design and decide if you want to take the photo, including the phone or not. Come on, get ready for your own shoot!

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Arranging the scene

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   Use a mirror of the right size, such as a wall mirror or a long mirror, for full body shots. Choose a mirror large enough to get your image into the frame you want. For example, you can use a small mirror if you only want to take pictures of your face, but if you want to shoot full body, you will need a longer mirror.
   • Note that you can also crop photos when editing. If you want to capture your face separately but only have a large wall-mounted mirror, after taking the photo, cut out the body to get the picture you like.

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   Clean the part of the room that can be seen through the mirror. If you are taking selfies in your bedroom or indoors, then you need to clean a little bit so that the space in the mirror is tidy and clean. For example, clean up dirty clothes on the floor, organize your bed neatly, and put away things that might embarrass you, like a picture of a large, real person idol in the room.

   Advice: Don't forget to clean the mirror! Clean the mirror with a clean cloth and glass cleaner to remove stains.

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   Find a location with plenty of natural light or bright lights. Shooting with natural light produces the best photo. To take advantage of this, keep the curtains open to fill the room with light and try to take photos during the day when the sunlight is out of the window. If you are taking photos at night, you can create light that resembles natural light by turning on a soft, warm light instead of an overly bright ceiling light.
   • Fluorescent light or blinding white light will cause dull skin.
   • Do not let the light shine directly behind your back to avoid ghosting. If possible, adjust so that the light is shining on you from the front.
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Part 2 of 3: Posing

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   Look at the camera instead of the mirror so you don't look overdoing it. When taking a selfie, instead of looking at yourself in the mirror, focus your gaze on the phone screen. Not only will this help you ensure that you have a good photo, but you will also look more natural, not awkward.
   • Don't laugh too loudly. Smile a little or puff your lips to look cuter.

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   Put one leg in front or cross your legs for a slimmer look. To pose your legs longer in either of these ways, imagine taking a small step forward. Take a slight step forward or cross one leg in front of the other.
   • You can also tiptoe to put your feet forward to slim your legs even further.
   • Don't step too long forward or sideways so it won't be unnatural.

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   Standing opposite the mirror, your legs are slightly open to show off your outfit. To accentuate your outfit, stand with your feet hip-width apart and shoulder-straight so that your body is facing the mirror. Stand up straight, push your shoulders back so you don't fall over your shoulders in the photo.
   • You put your hand as you like. It could be to move naturally on the body or put one hand on the hip to look a little loose.

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   Try sitting in front of the mirror for a standalone photo. Be creative to have unique mirror selfies. For example, you can sit on the floor, cross your legs in front of a mirror, or rest one foot on the sink if you're taking a photo in front of a mirror in the bathroom.
   • If you take a picture in the bathroom, you can also sit on the edge of the sink for a naughty shot.

   Advice: For more unique photography options, you can search for #mirrorselfie hashtag on Instagram to see how people pose.

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Part 3 of 3: Photography

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   Hold the phone in front of you at a slightly lower angle to make the face slimmer. Remember not to keep the phone below your chin. Then create an effect of height gain by tilting the phone slightly downwards.
   • The taller you hold the phone, the taller and thinner you will look.
   • Try different angles and heights to find the best angle.

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   Hold your phone sideways and take a tilt-angle shot if you don't want to take it to the photo. To take a selfie without phone photo, you can hold your hand sideways and point the phone at you. Check the screen to make sure the angle is good and the phone is not visible in the mirror before taking the photo.
   • You can cut your phone out of the photo after you take it.
   • If you don't want to extend your hands too far, you can stand close to the edge of the mirror so you can easily take the phone out.

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   Hold your phone up in front of you or bend over if you want to hide your face. If you don't want to capture your face, hold it up in front of you so it covers your entire face except for the hair. To capture the body separately, you can place the phone under your chin and tilt it downwards until your head is not visible in the photo.
   • It's a good idea to take a photo of the body separately to draw attention to the outfit.
   • Hide your face in selfies will save you from worrying about facial expressions.

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   Stand against the mirror and use the front camera to take dual shots. Lean close to the mirror and change your camera to the front-facing camera on your phone, which is the same camera you would use for regular selfies. Hold your phone up in front of you to take both a photo of you and your reflection in the mirror for an artistic effect.

   Do you know?

   You can create the same effect by set up two mirrors and stand between them. You will see your reflection in the rear mirror after taking a selfie.

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   Take a variety of photos with different shooting positions and angles. Don't just take 1 or 2 shots and think you have taken a good photo. Shoot lots, pose in different styles, and hold the phone at different heights and angles. That way, you will surely choose at least one you like and also have more choices.
   • To take multiple shots automatically, you can use burst mode by holding down the shutter button or the volume control button when ready to take a photo.
   • If you like a certain pose, take multiple photos while posing, slightly changing the pose each time. For example, if you prefer cross-legged shots, you can shoot one shot against your arms on your hips, another with your hands in your pocket.
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