It’s important these days to have a good online image, for facebook or whatever social site you use. People want to see a personal side to you, having fun, or doing something different. Follow these tips to have a picture that everyone will be commenting on:
1. Look different: don’t always shoot yourself from the same angle or in the same place. Wear hats, change hairstyles, look like you don’t care.
2. Don’t shoot from below: from above or straight on, lying or sitting, just not underneath.
3. If you have a bad flash, turn it up: and don’t be afraid to experiment with other settings, especially for touches like blurry and washed out, which can lend a modern feel to your photos. If you aren’t into that, black and white is a great option for the retro look.
4. Subtlety: if you’re traveling, there’s a lot of points scored for not standing in front of the Coliseum, or the Trevi fountain, but maybe enjoying an espresso cafe-side instead.
5. Camera phones: are totally cool, especially for capturing that immediate candid photo.
6. Shoot yourself: it doesn’t come across as narcissistic, but feels spontaneous and honest.
7. Photoshop: use it if you have it. Why not?
