Can not take good pics of myself???

Question

I can never take any food pics of myself. Every time my friends or I take a pic of myself it looks terrible. Any tips on taking better pics of myself?

Answer 1

Stop being so damn aware of the camera. Most people that are not photogenic are that way because they are trying too hard to be photogenic; resulting in *cheese*.

Best advice, have your friend photograph you while you are focusing on something else that requires your full attention. Reading a book, watching football, or fishing....

If this isn't possible, you need to put yourself in such a state that won't allow you to focus on anything, thus not being aware of the camera. Booze is probably the only legal way of doing this.

Answer 2

If your friend follows you around for a day, taking hundreds of pics, you're bound to get a few good ones. No posing. They should be taken at random while you are busy doing something. Try color, black and white, sepia...ect., if you have a digital camera with these features. Sharpness settings should be low or medium. Everything is easier in well-lit environments. Your friends will tell you which ones are good, if you are self-conscious, that is.