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Take a selfie that looks like you: distance, angle, timer
Why arm's-length selfies stretch your face, and how distance, a propped phone and the timer give you a photo that looks like you.

Phone portrait mode explained: when to use it and when to skip it
What portrait mode really does, why it cuts off hair and glasses, and how to get cleaner background blur with any phone camera.

How to pose for photos when you feel awkward
Seven small habits that make you look relaxed in front of a camera, even if you have never felt photogenic or known what to do with your hands.

How to ask a stranger to take your travel photo
A short script for briefing whoever holds your phone at a landmark, so the photo shows you and the place instead of a tilted blur.

Group photos that work: arranging four to eight people
Arrange friends or family in staggered rows so every face is visible, nobody is cut off, and the photo takes under a minute.

Fix bad light in a portrait by turning, not editing
Learn to read the shadows on a face and fix harsh sun or dim rooms by changing where you stand, before you reach for any filter.

Five couple poses that look natural, not staged
Easy poses for two people that create real connection and movement, with practical tips on direction, framing and what to do with your hands.