{"id":257300,"date":"2025-11-02T09:37:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T09:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/257300\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T09:37:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T09:37:12","slug":"posing-lighting-and-make-up-for-the-best-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/257300\/","title":{"rendered":"Posing, lighting and make-up for the best results"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like so many things in our speedy world, selfies have morphed over the years. While there\u2019s no shame in a bit of filtering \u2013 Facetune, Perfect 365, FaceApp and Adobe Photoshop Fix are among my favourite apps \u2013 try to resist the urge to over-edit images; people still want to see the real you. That said, using a few tips from content creator Amy Starr will help you get the most out of your next shot.<\/p>\n

First, Starr advises dropping your shoulders \u2013 mine are often around my ears \u2013 and \u201cmake a graceful long neck, like a ballerina, to eliminate a double chin. Then, sink your chest and round your shoulders ever so slightly forward. You want your collarbone to be more prominent as it gives more shape at the base of the neck.\u201d<\/p>\n

If all this posing makes you feel self-conscious, Starr suggests two things: \u201cPush the top of your tongue onto the roof of your mouth and, if in doubt, just laugh.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Selfies<\/p>\n

Selfies have become a necessary evil in our always-online world.Credit: Kevin Tachman\/Trunk Archive\/Snapper<\/p>\n

Now you have the pose right, lighting comes next. Always turn towards the natural light, whether it\u2019s through a window or outside, and bear in mind that the ideal time for selfies is sunrise and sunset, when the light is at its most delicate.<\/p>\n

Joy-filled photos are always winners. Practise making a happy, natural smile in front of a mirror, tilting your head in different directions to find your best angle. Don\u2019t stare straight into the camera and remember to keep your chin down, holding the phone so the bottom of it is level with your eyes. If you begin to feel tense, take a break and start again.<\/p>\n

Of course, the right make-up can also get better results and reduce the need for filters. Begin with a light-reflecting, hydrating primer such as Giorgio Armani<\/a> Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer ($85). Follow this with a full-coverage satin foundation \u2013 we love Est\u00e9e Lauder<\/a> Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup ($79). To finish the skin, choose a bolder blush and bronzer than you\u2019d normally use but steer clear of glitter and shimmer.<\/p>\n

For eyes, find a flesh-coloured eye pencil like the Make Up For Ever<\/a> Artist Color Pencil in \u201cBoundless Bisque\u201d ($37) to highlight the waterline and brighten the eye area. Next, apply a brow liner such as Dior<\/a> Diorshow On Set Brow ($51) then place some concealer just under the brow line and blend well to add definition.<\/p>\n

Finally, always remember to clean your lens and make sure your camera is focused. You can also take a video from which you can capture freeze frames of your favourite poses, which can produce a more natural-looking result. Keep your eyes closed until just before you take the photo and, most importantly, relax and let your true personality shine through \u2013 it\u2019s called a selfie for a reason.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Like so many things in our speedy world, selfies have morphed over the years. While there\u2019s no shame…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":257301,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[449,458,459,64,63,460,134],"class_list":{"0":"post-257300","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-arts","9":"tag-arts-and-design","10":"tag-artsanddesign","11":"tag-au","12":"tag-australia","13":"tag-design","14":"tag-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257300","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=257300"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257300\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/257301"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=257300"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=257300"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=257300"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}