SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE STEPS FOR TAKING SEXY SELFIES FOR ONLINE DATING
Want to up your selfie game to put your profile at the forefront of online dating? Here are some great, simple and effective steps for taking better sexy selfies.
No, you don't have to hire a professional photographer to do a studio shoot for you in order to get some great pictures for you to use on your online dating profile. Most of us carry a fantastic camera in our pockets and if used correctly you can get some fantastic results!
Here are some great tips to taking better sexy selfies:
Lighting - Cameras love light, so use it to your advantage. If you shoot in an environment where there is little to no ambient light, your selfies will end up looking very grainy and will lack detail. On the other hand, stay away from very harsh light, such as taking selfies in direct sunlight. This causes far too much contrast and will completely destroy the mood of the image. Position yourself next to a large light source such as a window (provided there is no harsh shaft of light entering through it) and ensure the light is illuminating you at around a 45-degree angle. This will ensure sufficient shaping of your face and body, provide accurate colour representation and will hide any skin imperfections.
Background - Don't get too focussed on yourself when posing for your sexy selfie that you don't notice what's in the background of your photo. Find a suitable background that is both even in lighting and colour and is rid of anything that can potentially distract the viewer from 'you' as the subject, or worse, something that is rather embarrassing! This happens time and time again, and you don't want your image to end up on a 'fails' blog!
Dress Up! - Taking your sexy selfie shots is all about you, don't go boring when it comes to your outfit. Know your limits, and express yourself with your favourite sexy lingerie, bikini or semi-casual wear. Express yourself with make-up, do your hair up and slap on those heels you've been dying to have an opportunity to wear!
Accessories - Yes, we are talking about selfies here, but don't feel as if you have to be holding your camera with every snap you take. If you want a full-body shot, you can find countless camera stands for taking freestanding selfies and make sure you use the self-timer to give you enough time to get into position before taking the snap.
Don't be afraid To Edit - Editing selfies is a rather touchy subject as it seems to get a lot of hate in online dating as people assume that if a selfie has been edited you are not as good looking as your pictures make you out to be. So how do you get the best of both worlds? Well, edit correctly and within reason. The best starting point is to use a good photo editing mobile app that allows you to have the flexibility to edit your pictures perfectly. Stay away from excessive softening filters, eye-colour changes, auto-makeup filters etc as these always look fake!
Have a look at these fantastic photo editing apps:
Things To Avoid At All Costs - Many people cringe at the word 'selfie' these days due to the negative connotation it has because of the overuse of certain styles back in the day. This doesn't mean that all selfies are bad, but rather refrain from poses such as 'Duckface', 'V for victory', bathroom mirror selfies, car selfies, caught me sleeping selfies...it's not 2016 anymore people! These won't do you justice at all.
Not For All Eyes To See - It's okay to feel sexy and want to share your images online, but keep in mind that you have full control over who sees your photos. You can decide who you want to share your images with and that doesn't have to be everybody!
Taking better sexy selfies is most definitely achievable even with minimal equipment such as an iPhone. Be sure to give yourself enough time to do your selfie shoot, preparation is key and don't rush yourself, and have fun!