We all know how to use it, but do we all know how to take the best selfie of all the selfies?<\/span><\/p>\n Today you will learn, my young padawans, about the perfect selfie and how to take it.<\/span><\/p>\n The best selfie is technically different for everyone because you want a selfie that highlights your best features and makes you feel flattering. What works for me may not work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n That being said, here are some general rules of thumb for getting you started on your path to selfie fame.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s start with getting you posed.<\/span><\/p>\n There are a few different places to start. One of the most popular is to use your hands.<\/span><\/p>\n You know you\u2019ve seen the picture of the girls with their hand doing the \u2018V\u2019 thing across their face.<\/span><\/p>\n Back in the day when everyone was \u201cscene,\u201d kids used their hands to make the claw-like thing.<\/span><\/p>\n Using your hands is an easy way to help you get posed and ready to shoot.<\/span><\/p>\n You could also do a profile shot of your face. That basically means you\u2019re shooting from the side. A lot of people aren\u2019t fond of this view though, so that\u2019s really a personal preference.<\/span><\/p>\n Speaking of sideways, you could always just try giving the camera side-eye. (Don\u2019t act like you don\u2019t give it to most people during the day anyway.)<\/span><\/p>\n Now for your face. What are you going to do with it?<\/span><\/p>\n Smile! It\u2019s really that simple. You\u2019re more flattering when you look happy. Don\u2019t be a sourpuss or grumpy gills in your selfie.<\/span><\/p>\n Or you could be sexy and smoldering. Do the lip thing. You know, when you nibble half your lip or whatever and give the camera that bedroom stare.<\/span><\/p>\n Honestly, it\u2019s sometimes weird, so you should probably be careful where you\u2019re taking selfies at if you\u2019re making that face. You don\u2019t want police called on you.<\/span><\/p>\n Now for lighting. Just like with any photo shoot lighting is key.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to look like a movie villain, go ahead and get all up in those shadows and harshly lit angles.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to look like a civilized human, you should try to get the light in front you above eye level. You\u2019ll have to play around with it though because there may still be some harsh shadows that make your nose look like a bald eagle\u2019s beak, but trust me this is better than looking like Dark Knight in the shadows.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most important things to know is angle! Hold your phone at a strategic 45 degree angle above eye level. I don\u2019t know why, but this seems to be the best angle for most people.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have short arms or just want to be obnoxious, go get a selfie stick to help you out.<\/span><\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve actually taken the picture you can play around with filters and photo edits. This is usually where people go overboard in my opinion. (Why can\u2019t you just take a nice photo and leave it alone?)<\/span><\/p>\n There are three commonly used (cough, overused) filters. You could go all \u201cnatural\u201d with the Snapchat filter that makes you look blemish-free. There\u2019s also the dog filter on Snapchat. Stick your tongue out like you\u2019re ready for some popsicles. The last one is Snapchat\u2019s flower halo thing. I don\u2019t get it, but people like it.<\/span><\/p>\n Essentially, if you want to be popular with filters you should just get Snapchat.<\/span><\/p>\n As for photo editing, there is a lot or a little you could do. If you\u2019re familiar with Photoshop, there are apps for that. They let you get very in-depth with your editing.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re not familiar and want to be basic (with your edits,) there are apps for that, too.<\/span><\/p>\n Most selfies you\u2019ll see will have some kind on \u201cinsightful\u201d quote with geometric shapes. Or they will have cute little animal stickers all over the place. Just search \u201cphoto editing\u201d in the Google Play store or App Store, and I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll find something to entertain you that goes way overboard.<\/span><\/p>\n If any of y\u2019all really liked these tips and want to try them out, share your selfies with myself and the rest of the Clarion staff on Facebook (@sinclairclarion) or Instagram (@theclarion).<\/span><\/p>\n Brittany Fletcher<\/strong> It\u2019s 2017. 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