How to Take a Mirror Selfie

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Find a mirror that's the right size, like a full-length one for a full body selfie.. Clean up the room that's visible in the mirror if possible.. Find a spot that has good natural lighting or that is well-lit.

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Find a mirror that's the right size, like a full-length one for a full body self

Step 1

Find a mirror that's the right size, like a full-length one for a full body selfie.

2

Clean up the room that's visible in the mirror if possible.

Step 2

Clean up the room that's visible in the mirror if possible.

3

Find a spot that has good natural lighting or that is well-lit.

Step 3

Find a spot that has good natural lighting or that is well-lit.

4

Look at the camera instead of the mirror to avoid looking cheesy.

Step 4

Look at the camera instead of the mirror to avoid looking cheesy.

5

Place one leg out in front of you or cross your legs to look thinner.

Step 5

Place one leg out in front of you or cross your legs to look thinner.

6

Stand facing forward with your legs slightly apart to show off your outfit.

Step 6

Stand facing forward with your legs slightly apart to show off your outfit.

7

Try a variation like sitting in front of the mirror for a unique selfie.

Step 7

Try a variation like sitting in front of the mirror for a unique selfie.

8

Hold your phone by your face at a slight downward angle to look leaner.

Step 8

Hold your phone by your face at a slight downward angle to look leaner.

9

Hold your phone out to the side and angle it in if you don't want it in the shot

Step 9

Hold your phone out to the side and angle it in if you don't want it in the shot.

10

Place your phone in front of your face or tilted down if you want to hide your f

Step 10

Place your phone in front of your face or tilted down if you want to hide your face.

11

Stand against the mirror and use the front camera for a cool double shot.

Step 11

Stand against the mirror and use the front camera for a cool double shot.

12

Take a lot of pictures in a variety of poses and angles.

Step 12

Take a lot of pictures in a variety of poses and angles.

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