Hitting the Durban July tomorrow? Then you need to be able to take a decent selfie to boast all over social media. After all we want to see your amazing outfit, your make-up look – and don’t forget about your besties! If anyone knows how to take a decent selfie it’s the Grazia team. Here we share our top tips for taking envy-inducing, drool-worthy selfies.
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Make sure you have the right equipment. Our choice? The Nokia Lumia 1520. It captures our fave moments with style – it has a 20MP PureView camera and includes the latest innovations from Nokia, like OIS, enhanced sensor technology, oversampling and super zooming technology. Plus taking pics with the Nokia Lumia 1520 is super fast and easy because all the popular image modes (pro, smart, video etc) are integrated into the “picture taking” experience. Don’t have a Nokia Lumia 1520? Don’t stress out, we think all Nokias take super selfies.
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Know your angle. No, we’re not talking about fancy photographic skills; we’re talking about your best angle. If turning to the left, raising your chin slightly and balancing on tiptoes works for you – go for it!
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Pout or smile? No one likes a grumpy selfie! Show your best smile, girls. Happy selfies are the best ones.
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We know you’ll be wearing heels at the July, which is a good thing as they make you look taller and your selfies that much more regal.
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It’s all about lighting. Sunrise and sunset give the best light for snapping flattering pics. Make sure you avoid harsh light. Natural light on your face is the way to go.
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Get dressed with a bunch of girlfriends. Have fun taking snaps while you apply your make-up, choose between shoes and try on dresses. Just remember to show some restraint… No one really likes those inappropriate bum shots, unless you’re a star (turn to page 38 of this week’s issue to read our news report on Instagram’s double standards for selfies).
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And finally, have fun!