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Learn how to take amazing photos at home - Only with your phone

In quarantine times, it is normal to miss getting dressed and asking your friend to take that amazing picture of you, right? But you can get close and be your own model without leaving home. And how to do this alone, only with the camera phone and in a closed environment? Don't worry, because today I have separated some surefire tips for you to know how to take amazing photos at home for a wonderful and uncomplicated click!

1. Scenario
You can do your poses on the bed, in the armchair, facing the mirror and even on the carpet, but try to choose a smooth wall or with a nice background decoration. You can also use objects from your home as decoration. Pick up plant pots, books, comics, candles ... Anything goes!

2. Light
Good light is essential and, if you don't have a softlight, you can use your own lamp or natural daylight from the window or your balcony. Don't forget to position yourself against the light. If it's nighttime, in addition to the lamp, turn on all the lights that are close to you.

3. Improvised tripod

Place your phone on a tripod before taking the pictures, so your hands will be free and you will feel more free when taking pictures. If you don't have a tripod, you can make an improvised one. It's simple! Choose a surface according to the height you want in your photo. It can be a coffee table, a dining table or even the floor.
To support the phone on top, you can use glasses, picture frames, vases and the like. If you want an even higher height, you can stack other objects underneath. But be careful to choose supports and firm surfaces that support the weight of the cell phone. We don't want any accidents!

4. Timing
After supporting your phone, it's time to activate the timing function, in which you have a few seconds to position yourself and take the photo after the click. It is always good to check if your device has any other function that facilitates this process, such as activating the camera with the palm of your hands or even by voice control.

4. Poses

And now, what guys and mouths do? Pinterest is a great place to get references. Do a lot of research and try on your favorite poses, but adapt to your style.
It's nice to leave your phone in the front camera, so you can see yourself and have more control over what you're doing. Don't forget to let go and take lots of photos, because it is after many clicks that the best ones come out.

5. Elements

Using some accessories, marking the eye in a different way in makeup or even showing a part of the painted nail, are some examples of details that can greatly enhance your photo.

In addition to using objects as decoration, you can interact with some of them. It is worth abusing creativity here. Save lots of references and throw yourself!

Leticia Kolb-Brazil