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This topic came to mind as I sat home one day watching the new day time television talk show "The Real"  During this particular episode one of the hosts (happens to be my favorite) Adrienne Bailone did a little segment where she gave watchers a "How To" on camera pictures!

Since the social media take over with pictures and video, people are using Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to post their best footage.  If its not pictures of the vacation they're taking its the food they're eating, the party they're attending, the store they're shopping in.  So forth and so forth, I'm sure you get the point.

Well, what are we here to talk about with this subject matter??  Some tips on how to make your pictures look the BEST OF COURSE!

THE SELFIE



Ms Tae Heckard
infamous for her "Selfie" poses and
she does a FAB job!!!

Picture courtesy of APlateofthisACupofthat
Jenn IG @shes0fly

This is the hot picture that is going to be the DIY (Do It Yourself).  Its the perfect picture of all because you are your own photographer, you cant go wrong and no one is to blame but yourself.  Which is why this cant fail!  These pictures are usually a close up shot of you so ladies and gents please make sure everything is on point!  For the ladies especially if your wearing make up make sure that face is beat to perfection and hair is laced!  For the ladies who want to do the natural selfie we encourage this also, after all we are all born with the skin we are in!  Directions for this type of picture is to hold camera phone in either hand.  You cam either do the two hand extension of the arms where both hands are holding the camera phone up in the air looking down on you.  You can also do the one hand hold where either hand holds the camera phone and pose using your best facial expressions whether sexy, comical, serious, etc!

SCENERY SHOTS



Picture taken my Trina "Soho"

Are you vacationing in Italy, at the Statue of Liberty, on the beach in Turk and Cacos, and want the all of your followers to know??  This is the shot you want to take!  These types of pictures show the scenery you are around.  It could be a picture of the trees, skyline, sunrise, high rise buildings, cabanas, etc.  These pictures are suppose to show much details of your surroundings and make your followers wish they are where you are.  So next time your someplace beautiful, start snapping away!

Picture courtesy of Kim Kardashian for IG!

MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL

Picture courtesy of Emily B from her IG, perfect mirror
picture demonstration!

This is one of my favorites when it comes to social media.  This type of photograph can work in two benefits.  Number one, it helps you to take a picture of an ensemble you are wearing without someone having to take the pic for you.  Secondly it helps you to catch the best double image of yourself.  You can capture yourself taking a picture of yourself, front view, what we like to call the "BBM POSE" (credit to Fabolous).  You can also capture a front and back view all at the same damn time! GENIUS!!

WHATS TO EAT?



This picture in particular comes from the rapper
2 Chainz himself.  For those who follow him, you must have the
same questions I do as to; Who is the chef?
Pic courtesy of IG: hairweavekiller

For many Foodies like myself and those who just plain like to eat and show off, this is the right picture for you!  This is the most simple picture because its only a snap shot of your dish or even what you might be sipping on!  The only advice with this type of shot is your angles and your phone camera amenities.  If taking a picture of a dish make sure to do an over head shot to assure the viewers can see the entire dish. Please don't eat a bite and then snap shot, be sure to take the picture first and then proceed to devour *smile*.  Make sure your lighting is good and no blurriness.  You want people to want what your eating not get sick. LOL.

THE "IT" ITEM

Picture courtesy of R&B singer Ciara.
Prime example of showcasing the "it" item!



This picture is courtesy of the beautiful Emily B, on IG,
showing off her mean shoe game and Hunny, you
have every right!

These types of postings are usually showcasing some sort of item that you want to show off to the world.  Usually clothing, shoes or sneakers, jewlery, cars, etc.  Not much is needed to be done in the practice of taking these sorts of shots but in order to stand out from the rest make sure to place the item in great scenery, lighting, and or place setting to make it pop out in the picture!


                                                                          
All in all social media is setting the platform for some very entertaining, desirable photographs that will give your viewers a little ensight to your exciting life.  Some choose not to partake in social media, I personally see it as an individuals journal, scrapbook, advertisement, etc.  It can be used for anything and everything but most importantly you want to make your pictures are worth every click of the LIKE button!

Have any other helpful advice of snap shots??

Feel free to comment on this posting and share your tips!