you want to take cool pictures of yourself like this this and this knowing how to take good pictures of yourself is a very valuable skill in today's society good pictures are like social currency whether it's for LinkedIn Instagram or a dating app a lot of opportunities require people to see pictures of you before seeing you in person by the end of this video you'll become an expert in taking amazing pictures of yourself let's quickly talk about equipment as far as a camera goes you don't need to buy a standalone camera to take high quality pictures
pretty much every smartphone now has a camera good enough to take unreal photos you won't always have access to a friend so if you want to take pictures alone you're going to want to get a Bluetooth clicker this allows you to take photos without awkwardly setting a timer or asking a stranger getting a tripod is a no-brainer especially if you're going to take photos by yourself get a sturdy tripod from Amazon they're super handy and cheap I've listed both a clicker and tripod in the description below next we're going to determine what kind of photos
we want to take I'm going to show you a few styles of pictures that are popular right now the first type of photo is what I call the don't notice the camera shot the shot should look natural and not overly staged the key to taking this style of photo is to be in the middle of an action whether it's taking a sip from a glass reading a book driving cooking whatever the action is pretend the camera isn't even there another important style of photo you should get familiar with is the fit pick these pictures are
more focused on the subject showing off an aesthetic outfit something very common you'll figure out is that some outfits look amazing in photos but pretty mediocre in real life and your favorite outfit might not show very well in photos but looks great in person the key to a great fit photo is contrast with the background if you're wearing a simple outfit you want more stuff happening in the background if your outfit stands out you want a more simple background selfies can either be done Tastefully and look great and provide a more authentic version of you
or they can look absolutely terrible and turn everyone off some really aesthetic selfie ideas you can try out are the jawline selfie the muscular back Selfie The Faceless selfie and the gym selfie remember not every photo you take needs to be perfect enough to win an award having random goofy selfies of yourself can be a great addition to more posed and professional photos it gives you an R of authenticity and genuineness these are just a couple of ideas there's hundreds of other styles of photos you can take like the Look Away the aesthetic blur or
the coffee shop if you want a ton more picture ideas check out the article in our description in general when posing for pictures as a guide you want to appear strong confident and masculine this means having a good strong posture shoulders down or braced and feet shoulder width once you have a nice strong posture elongate your limbs it never looks good to scrunch yourself down you want to take as much space up as possible by extending your limbs whether it's having one leg out or your arms extended out always try and look longer and more
spread out keeping all of this in mind can be hard but with some practice it will become second nature to you having a few tricks up your sleeve when taking photos can help a lot bringing a prop with you like a water bottle a book or a cup of coffee and just holding it can give you something to focus on and then do some more natural and relaxed pose not knowing what to do with your hands is also a big problem an easy way to combat this is by using your pockets having one hand partially
in your pocket naturally will create a more relaxed and comfortable stance to avoid the look of a double chin and just to create a stronger jawline in general do a half swallow right before taking a picture I can go on with poses forever but instead I'll just link some amazing videos on masculine poses below one of the easiest ways to get good pictures is by getting inspiration and recreating it the best app for this is Pinterest browse through the app until you find poses or picture ideas that you really like save the images and take
notes of what you like about the photo and what makes the pictures look good to you it could be the pose the setting or the lighting try and recreate the photo at first this can be just practicing that specific pose in the mirror until you get it down it can feel a bit silly to practice poses in the mirror but when you get fire pictures of yourself you're going to get all your friends asking how you did it and if you can take their pictures too the biggest hurdle a lot of guys face with wanting
to take better pictures of themselves is the mental block that they're not photogenic the truth is that there are certain features that look better on camera but another fact is that people that are good at having their pictures taken take a ton of pictures even models take hundreds to thousands of pictures before settling on four or five to post so if your pictures don't come out looking great at first don't worry about it just keep practicing it's a volume game your goal should be getting comfortable in front of the camera until it's second nature to
you now another question you might run into is why do I look so much better in the mirror than in pictures this is due to What's called the mirror effect when you look at yourself in the mirror you are seeing a reflected image which is a reversed version of how other see you this reversed image is what you are accustomed to and perceive as your true appearance however when you take a photograph it captures your image as others see you without any reversal when we see the result it can be a bit shocking all the
little flaws at asymmetry stand out and you think wow that's how I really look but the truth is you only notice those things because you're used to seeing yourself in a reflected image everyone else sees you like how you see yourself in the mirror it's a bit of a mind Bender but you'll get over it the more pictures you take of yourself the right lighting can turn a good photo into a great photo for ninety percent of your pictures you want to find good natural lighting if you're taking a photo indoors you want to do
it by a big window with a natural light is beaming into the room and lighting everything up Golden hour is the most flattering light to take photos in Golden hour is the first hour after sunrise and the last hour before Sunset it gives the warm golden look that will make your pictures look amazing on overcast days you get a more soft even lighting that minimizes shadows and creates a nice Natural Glow in general take advantage of natural lighting as best you can because it will make or break your photos don't be fooled everyone edits their
photos the kind of editing we want to do is Tastefully done we don't want to face tune ourselves into looking like a completely different person but we do want to edit the image to enhance its natural beauty and emphasize the details we want to highlight remember the aim is not to create an unrealistic representation but rather to ensure that the image reflects the scene as accurately and beautifully as possible let's begin with the basics adjusting brightness contrast and saturation can make a huge difference in your photos don't be afraid to play around with these settings
in your phone until you get the desired result a dull photo can turn into a vibrant Masterpiece with just a few tweaks next focus on color grading this in includes adjusting the Hue saturation and luminance of individual colors within the image with subtle changes you can evoke different moods and emotions in your photo but remember moderation is key in addition to color grading it's important to consider cropping and composition cropping can help you eliminate unnecessary details or distractions in your photo while also allowing you to better frame your subject for an import visual impact if
you're looking to bring more depth or Focus to your subject playing with the shadows and highlights can achieve that lastly remember imperfections often make photos unique and relatable so leave some blemishes or quirks in your photos not everything has to be perfect after all the best photos are the ones that tell a story or capture a genuine moment it's also worth noting that there are numerous photo editing apps that can make these processes a lot more easier from Adobe Lightroom to visco each platform offers a different set of tools and filters that can be customized
according to your needs and style just like photography practice makes perfect in photo editing with that said this was our guide on how to take amazing pictures of yourself make sure to subscribe for more
