26 examples of the truth behind cool portraits and selfies
Have you ever browsed Instagram only to find yourself feeling envious of peoples' jet-set lifestyles, perfect bodies, flawless skin or perfect poses? Well, rest assured that a lot of the time all is not what it seems and that you don't need to hire a pro to produce the perfect snap!
Clever angles, 'fake' settings, a touch of Photoshop, getting your pals to help... Here are 26 selfies and portaits that spill the beans when it comes to explaining how it's done!
1. Lazing on a private beach...
2. If you can find a friend happy to lie down on the sidewalk!
3. Take a very deep breath and press the shutter
4. An almost pro photo
5. Patience is a virtue when it comes to passersby
6. When a simple fridge light makes all the difference!
7. The 'how to make your legs look longer technique'!
8. How to take the perfect food blog photo...
9. A glittery confetti shower!
10. An Ophelia meets American Beauty-inspired portait...
11. Get your friends to 'put you in the spotlight'!
12. A few hours of retouch magic later...
13. There are somethings only a BFF will do (particularly if they're dressed in white!)
14. Keep shaking!
15. Not near a beach? Try a local highway...
16. Christmas cheer vs Christmas chaos!
17. What you want people to think vs what you actually do
18. When it's not as easy as it looks!
19. When your boyfriend helps but almost gets blinded in the process
20. Kinda disturbing...
21. She just wanted a simple, natural photo
22. Who cares if you look like you're taking a poop just so long as the photo's great
23. The right setting can make all the difference
24. When you're happy to put your life on the line
25. When your wife wants you to photograph her hands and plate
26. Just head to your local florists if you want a romantic portrait!
By Straker Julia
Writer
Passionate about writing, I write articles on the subjects that I love. Creativity and Animals themes are my favorites!
