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To wish I had a decent photo to use for social media?

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photoz · 28/12/2018 21:36

Mine are all quite old and I look awful in selfies.

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HilaryBriss · 28/12/2018 21:48

Can't you ask someone else to take a photo of you?

photoz · 28/12/2018 21:50

I probably should but it is so embarrassing!

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Playdonut · 28/12/2018 21:51

Aww bless You! The people who look the best in selfies have practised a lot to find their most flattering pose. If you take 2-300 photos of yourself you will get one you like, then you can just recreate that pose x

userschmoozer · 28/12/2018 21:53

It needn't be too embarrassing. You could say you want some candid photos taken while you are busy with an activity as you feel self conscious posing for the camera.

hamburgers · 28/12/2018 22:30

Why? Who do you want to impress?

Try an app like Facetune if you're so bothered/anxious about how you look.

00100001 · 28/12/2018 22:52

There's nothing saying you have to use a photo of yourself.

Mine is currently Sonic the Hedgehog!

Meangirls36 · 29/12/2018 11:52

I have a black pattern because looking at myself all day stresses me out. But if you really want a nice photo go and get a nice glamour shoot. You can get them from Groupon for not too much and haircuts too. Just be sure to check reviews before you book:)

smackbangwhollop · 29/12/2018 18:30

I look shot in all photos, im not photogenic or pretty at all. Im an ugly duckly that stayed an ugly duckling so I dont do selfies.Then I realised my child has no pictures with me in them and felt sad. If anything were to happen to me there would be no photographic memories. Then I discovered Snapchat. Yes some of the filters are ridiculous and make you look like someone else but there are 2 or 3 that don't change your face of shape, they just make you look like you have amazing make up on. I use these ones. I still don't post selfies on SM though I'm far too self conscious. Try it, see what you think.

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