How to Take a Selfie

Select theCameraicon on the iPhone homescreen.

Select theSwitch Cameraicon to choose the front camera.

ThePortrait mode and the Portrait Lightingfeatures blur the background for more creative selfies.

Camera app, Photo, and Portrait highlighted on iOS

Tip:

Position your face and tap theShutterbutton or press either volume button to take the selfie.

The camera app can warn you to move further away when the phone is too close to your face.

iPhone saves the selfie in thePhotosapp on your iPhone.

But it hides many features you might use to optimize your selfie.

Tips to take good selfies can fill a few books, but here are the essentials to follow.

Use a lint-free soft cloth to clean the glass before you take a photo.

Shoot in Natural Light

The ideal natural light for selfies is soft and diffused.

Experiment With the Back Camera

The right focal length can make a huge difference to your selfie.

Also, some iPhone Pro models have more powerful rear cameras.

FAQ

Use an app likeSmileSelfieto take pictures automatically whenever you smile at the camera.

you’re able to’t zoom in while in Portrait mode.

If you want to zoom in while taking a selfie, you must use Photo mode.

you could alsotake photos while recording the video.