“The best way to get a clear image of yourself while taking selfies is to tap the screen so your phone knows that you are the focal point of the photo and not the background and will adjust the light balance accordingly.”— Georgina Jones, bustle.com
“If your light source (for example, your window) is behind you, then your background will white out and your features will look a lot softer.”— Georgina Jones, bustle.com
“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!”— Lisa Washington, lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com
“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.”— Lisa Washington, lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com
“You probably already know that fluorescent lights are the enemy, and while there's no bigger ego-booster than the glow of golden hour before sunset, it's important to know how to counteract unflattering lowlight. One trick is to hold a white napkin or paper towel near your face to neutralize the fla…”— Lauren Valenti, marieclaire.com
“A lot has to do with how your crop it. If you don't like something on your body, you just crop it.”— Kim Kardashian, marieclaire.com
“Kardashian has said in countless interviews that when it comes to finding her best angles for a selfie, it's all about 1) Keeping her chin down and 2) Holding the camera up a bit higher than face level, which ensures her features appear more streamlined.”— Lauren Valenti, marieclaire.com
“Steal this photographer trick to snap magazine-worthy shots: Use a fan to create glamorous movement in your hair—just make sure to set it up a couple of feet away from you (think: light breeze, not tornado).”— Jelani Addams Rosa, seventeen.com
“Wearing a bright lipstick will give your pic a cool focal point and will take your kissy face selfie to the next level.”— Jelani Addams Rosa, seventeen.com
“Tilt your head at an angle. This simple trick highlights your cheekbones and makes your eyes look bigger while giving off a totally adorable vibe.”— Jelani Addams Rosa, seventeen.com