Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Preparing to photograph yourself
• Method 2 of 2: While photographing
• Tips

Taking a good photo of yourself is not easy. When you photograph yourself, do you not only think about whether you look good, but also about whether you are photographing yourself from the right angle? But if you prepare everything correctly, you know how to best pose, and you follow a few simple rules, you can take great pictures of yourself. If you want to know how to successfully photograph yourself, read on.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Preparing to photograph yourself

1. 1 Prepare your hair. If your hair sticks out in all directions or covers part of your face, your photos may not be the best. Make sure your hair is combed and styled in a way that won't create any bad effects.
   • They don't have to be perfectly styled, just make sure they don't distract attention from your face.
2. 2 Make up. When photographing yourself, you should use a little more makeup than usual so that your facial features don't appear washed out due to the bright light. But, do not overdo it, otherwise you will not look like yourself, or create a mask effect. If you don't wear a lot of makeup in your life, you can simply use mascara and lip gloss to draw attention to your facial features.
   • If your skin is naturally slightly oily, you can use face powder or apply natural oily skin products to your skin. Such skin can look even fatter in the photo.
3. 3 Prepare lighting. Natural lighting is best, but you can experiment with lighting in different rooms. Always take photos in rooms where there is enough light to show all of your facial features.
   • If you are in the house, stand by the window.
   • If you are outdoors, take pictures early in the morning or late at night so that strong sunlight does not spoil the photos.
4. 4 Choose the right background. The background you choose shouldn't distract attention from you, or make you look boring compared to it. If you are in the house, a plain white or colored wall will do. Do not stand in front of a wall with posters and bright patterns, otherwise you will not stand out.
   • If you are away from home, choose a calm background such as trees or a lake. Try not to pose in front of other people and moving objects (such as buses).
5. 5 Try to keep the camera in a straight hand. This is the most common way to take pictures of yourself, so you should practice before you get serious about it. This way, you will not have photographs in which the forearm looks too large and takes up the floor of the photograph.
   • As your hands will get tired, remember to take breaks to adjust lighting or change clothes.
6. 6 Set yourself up to be positive. Your photos will come out much better if you feel good. You will be more relaxed in front of the camera, and you will be in a mood to experiment. During the photo shoot, turn on music that cheers you up, or hum yourself your favorite melody.

Method 2 of 2: While photographing

1. 1 Prepare the camera. You should try a few poses to find which one best emphasizes your features. If your camera has a timer or multiple shots, you can have the camera take multiple photos in a row, which will give you the time you need to take the desired pose and smile. You can do better if you don't need to operate the camera and pose at the same time.
   • Set the camera timer so that you have enough time to calmly return to your seat and take the desired pose.
   • If you like taking pictures with a timer, you can buy a remote control camera.
2. 2 Experiment with shooting angles. You should try as many angles as possible to find the most suitable one. You should not take pictures with the camera under you, otherwise you will appear shorter and you will have a double chin. If the camera is slightly taller than you, you will appear slimmer and taller.
   • Do not take pictures with the camera directly in front of your face, otherwise your face will look “square”. It is better to hold the camera slightly to the left or to the right for more dynamic photos.
   • Try 10 or 20 different angles. Just play until you find the best angle for your face. Remember, just because one hairstyle looks great from one angle doesn't mean that another hairstyle will look good from that angle too.
   • Try to take pictures in front of a mirror. This will give a new perspective to the photographs.
3. 3 Take as many photos as possible. Continue taking pictures until you have a great photo.If you don't have a film camera, then you have nothing to lose. Try as many looks as you can, and change your clothes and hairstyle until you look great. You can also change backgrounds, whether you are outdoors or at home.
   • If you've found the perfect photo spot, try taking photos at different times of the day to see how the lighting affects your photos.
4. 4 Find out the opinion of your friends. Show photos to your friends and family before uploading them online to get a second opinion. You may think you look good, but an honest opinion will help you improve your photos next time.

Tips

• If you don't like decorations, but want your photos to express your character, you can experiment with backgrounds. You can add backgrounds after you take a photo simply by using programs on your computer.
• If you want to emphasize your personality with decorations, you can hold your guitar if you are a musician, or stand next to a horse if you are horseback riding.