Knowing how to take a good selfie can make all the difference. Whether you need a picture for your dating profile or want your Instagram to really pop, selfies are the law of the land. 

Selfie Poses for Guys

Before you go selfie-crazy, you’ll want to make sure you look your best. Develop a first-class skincare routine so that your skin always looks clear.

Once you have your skin looking its best, you’ll need to decide what poses to opt for. There are plenty for men to choose from, including:

• Straight-on
• Morning selfie
• Hand on face
• Two-handed selfie
• Topless selfie

Step 1: Make Sure You Look Your Best

As mentioned above, you’ll want to ensure your skin looks pristine. This should begin long before you actually want to take the selfie. 

You should develop a regimen that incorporates moisturizer and exfoliation. It’s a good idea to drink water regularly to clear your skin and to always wear sunscreen whenever you go outside. Yes, even if you plan on taking a selfie in the woods. 

You can also take care of any pesky zits with a concealer kit. A little makeup never hurt a man, and as long as you know how to make the concealer match your skin. 

Step 2: Get Familiar With Your Camera’s Buttons

There’s more to a selfie than just hitting the main circle. There are flashes and filters you can incorporate to really make your picture stand out.

Before you prepare to actually take a selfie, familiarize yourself with all these buttons. It’ll give you a sense of which ones need to be on so that you look your best. Play around and have fun.

And if you need some help, there’s no shortage of tutorials online and on YouTube to help you get the most out of your phone’s camera. 

Step 3: Stage Your Selfie

Do you really want to take the first selfie for your dating profile in the bathroom? You want to stage the picture so that the background is dynamic and compliments your features. 

Consider going out somewhere to take a photo in the great outdoors. Or if you have a pet, try to get their attention long enough to take the picture. Anything you can do to make yourself stand out.

You may be the subject of the frame, but a little extra never hurt. 

Step 4: Find Your Angle

Studies have been done that found men tend to take photos from below where women tend to take them from above. It’s believed men do this to appear larger and more dominant.

However, a below angle can give the viewer a good view of your nostrils, which isn’t exactly flattering. Instead, experiment with taking photos from above. You may be surprised at how much it complements you. 

Step 5: Find Your Lighting

Lighting is critical when it comes to taking good photos. You don’t want it too dark to where you can’t see anything. But too bright could accentuate every blemish. 

For best lighting indoors, consider opening a window and facing toward it. Ring lights are also available to help you play around with your look. 

Step 6: Have Fun in the Photo

You don’t want to look overly stoic, especially if you’re trying to attract someone. Have fun with the picture. 

Smile or do a goofy pose. Women like guys who don’t take themselves too seriously. Of course, you can do some serious ones, too, but don’t make all your selfies look the same. 

Step 7: Learn How to Edit

After you take the photos, you aren’t quite done yet. There’s saturation, colors, and brightness to consider. You can mess with all of these from apps on your phone. 

Again, there are tutorials online to figure out how to edit properly. However, most people can learn on their own by just playing around with settings. 

Take the Perfect Guys Selfie Today

It takes some practice, but guys can take pristine selfies with ease. Your social media page and dating profile will thank you for taking the time to learn how to photograph yourself ideally. 

References:

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Makhanova, A., McNulty, J. K., & Maner, J. K. (2017). Relative Physical Position as an Impression-Management Strategy: Sex Differences in Its Use and Implications. Psychological Science, 28(5), 567–577. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797616688885