Want to take selfies like a celeb? Here’s your guide

Want to take selfies like a celeb? Here’s your guide - Do you ever look at celebrity pictures on social media and get slightly depressed? Of course you do. They always look flawless, making us that much more aware of our imperfections.

But do not despair! Celebrities count on a lot of help and equipment, but they also use some simple tricks that are easy to follow.

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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, as seen here in the Daily Mail, 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. There's even a WikiHow on how to do it properly!

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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.

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