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Don't forget to be you - Before we get started, it's important to remember that being candid goes a long way. Don't be afraid to be silly!

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Lighting, lighting, lighting - Photography is the art of recording light, so you can't overestimate its importance.

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Light -

Kim Kardashian says that if you don't have a mirror in front of you, the next best thing is ensuring that the light is amazing. She explained in a T-Mobile commercial that proper lighting hides blemishes and highlights the good features.

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Angles - Find the angle that suits you best. It takes practice so don't be shy—that's what our phone's ever-growing storage size is for.

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Cropping - If you like how your face looks but part of your hair looks messy or dull, crop it out!

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Airplanes - Kardashian has also said that she loves the lighting in airplane bathrooms. Are you willing to give that a try?

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Lie down! -

Another trick is to take a selfie while lying down as the pose helps to sculpt the face.

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Find your most flattering side -

Everyone's face is slightly asymmetrical. This means we usually photograph differently depending on which side is exposed to the camera. Experiment until you find your "good" side.

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Look up - Placing the camera slightly above eye-level softens the features and prevents the dreaded double chin.

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Turn around - Another good tip is to hold your phone up high and turn around in circles to test the lighting.

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Time it - Posing for a photo and pressing the button at the same time can be challenging. We might frown slightly and the photo might end up blurry. The three-second timer on our phone is perfect for selfies.

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Tongue game - Try pressing your tongue to the roof of your mouth. That makes the cheekbones pop and tightens the muscles around the jawline. 

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Makeup -

A good trick is to photograph when you're wearing bolder makeup for the perfect contrast. Just make sure your foundation matches your skin color.

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Smile! - You don't always have to smile, but when in doubt, do. There's a reason why smiles are associated with positive emotions.

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Smile with your eyes - If you don't want to go for a full smile, try smiling with your eyes, or "smizing," as Tyra Banks calls it.

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Place white paper underneath - Another trick is to place a piece of white paper somewhere underneath your face to help bring the light to your face.

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Apps - You can bet your favorite celebs are using phone apps to embellish their selfies. Some popular ones include Perfect365 and TouchRetouch.

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Backgrounds matter - It's usually best to choose a simple, minimalist background for your selfie. 

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Avoid shadows - Because lighting is everything, it's crucial to avoid shadows. Make sure the source of light is in front of you when snapping that selfie.

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All about the hair - Our hair frames our face so make sure it has some volume.

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Pouty lips - Don't do a duck face. Instead, BuzzFeed's advice of softly saying "prune" before a selfie. Slightly pouting your lips can help highlight the cheekbones.

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Beware of the big-group selfie - Group selfies can be unflattering for the taker.

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Take selfies in the morning - Our faces tend to look fresher in the morning. Also, our hair and makeup are usually at their best before we get into our daily tasks.

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Back-facing camera - The back-facing camera on our phones tends to have higher quality than the front-facing one. So, when possible, use it, even if it means taking several selfies.

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Take advantage of your good days - We all have our good and bad days. If you're having a particularly good hair day, or if you're makeup is on point, take advantage of that when taking a selfie.

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Full-body selfie - When taking a selfie that includes your full body or torso, like a mirror selfie, turn three-quarters away from the camera to appear slimmer.

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Sunset lighting - The hour before sunset is not called the golden hour for no reason. Go outside and take that selfie.

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Head tilt - A slight head tilt can make your neck seem slimmer. Our neck can look rather thick when we're so close to the phone camera.

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Have fun! -

We look our most attractive when we're enjoying ourselves. So have fun, regardless of your selfie-taking abilities.

Sources: (Daily Mail) (BuzzFeed)

See also: How to pose like a celebrity

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