how to take FIRE pictures of yourself (posing tricks, lighting tips, how to edit photos & MORE)

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  • čas přidán 26. 05. 2024
  • We're actually cute AF, so it was always the camera's fault. I'm here to share how to take better, flattering pictures of yourself because it's about time that you felt confident enough to post those fire selfies and pictures on instagram! You'd be surprised how much technique effects your pictures. In this video I share how to take instagram photos and how to properly use the lighting to your advantage. I also share how to edit pictures in adobe lightroom to enhance the photo and I give tips on how save those pictures you thought were done. You don't have to be a professional or an influencer to take pictures of yourself that you actually like every time, so be sure to watch this video carefully and use these tips and tricks when you take pictures!
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Komentáře • 640

  • @TeeRql
    @TeeRql Před 2 lety +944

    do you have a video showing your presets before and after using them? would love to see it before purchasing

  • @jakiyavalentine4009
    @jakiyavalentine4009 Před 2 lety +3431

    I record myself and screenshot the parts I like 🤣🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @BriaJones
      @BriaJones  Před 2 lety +526

      so smart tho!!

    • @Angelajasmiine
      @Angelajasmiine Před rokem +413

      That doesn’t work for me much it’s hard to get a clear picture that’s not blurry from movement

    • @maggot_bunny1019
      @maggot_bunny1019 Před rokem +351

      @@Angelajasmiine that’s why u gotta freeze for a couple seconds in the pose u think looks best

    • @holygrail9788
      @holygrail9788 Před rokem +379

      I do too! That’s how I get ALLLLL my good photos because I’ve realized I’m videogenic and not photogenic 😂😂😂😂

    • @MrsTaraBolden
      @MrsTaraBolden Před rokem +3

      All the time😂

  • @vampire7240
    @vampire7240 Před rokem +559

    I'm a fat boy, I felt pretty awful about myself today. I thought it wouldn't hurt to try your videos. Just in case.
    And I got dressed up, and tried out some of your tips, I took photos of myself that make me wanna cry. I look hot, I look confident, I look good! Thank you :)

  • @paridhijain7062
    @paridhijain7062 Před rokem +927

    This was the video I was searching for. I always avoided taking photos and videos becoz of my fear to not look cute and sexy. But here I am, trying to get out of that comfort zone. Thank you for this video 💕💕

    • @pratishtha5740
      @pratishtha5740 Před rokem +29

      same!! 2-3 years ago when i was around 15-16 i used to hate taking selfies and avoid taking photos of my at all, i would also avoid being in group photos because i used to be really insecure of how i looked but now i am trying to embrace my features more and i have noticed camera angles and lighting makes sooo much difference!!!

    • @teebaby7387
      @teebaby7387 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Same ugh pictures 🫣

    • @MashaSyta
      @MashaSyta Před 9 měsíci

      check my posing videos as well :)

  • @averiellevanhorne8072
    @averiellevanhorne8072 Před 2 lety +836

    another super easy tip to make your photos look better is to always straighten out your horizon! it’s a major pet peeve of mine when someone posts an amazing photo but it’s crooked haha

    • @BriaJones
      @BriaJones  Před 2 lety +41

      THIS!!

    • @AA-yc9dq
      @AA-yc9dq Před rokem +8

      Irks my sole. Literally the easiest thing to fix

    • @yuliiashtompel3453
      @yuliiashtompel3453 Před rokem +20

      @(taylor’s version) making sure the horizon is actually horizontal (???)
      (I'm sorry I suck at explanations)
      try using the grid and the horizon on your picture should be parallel to one of those horizontal grid lines

  • @Miss.A-B
    @Miss.A-B Před rokem +140

    I used to work in Westfields, White City I can confirm she is right that we’re not ugly we just don’t know how to take pictures. I used to see a lot of influencers from London freely walking around there and 8/10 they don’t look like their pictures. Your plus size influencer isn’t that “big”, your favourite bad b influencer doesn’t look that snatched in real life, it’s just edits and filler from time to time and your favourite bbl model tbh looks a little weird in real life, and I say that because the bodily portions do not match their body frame. Try and get influences from real-life experiences and real people, travel, met new people, learn your angles etc and view people on Instagram with a pinch of salt.

  • @1CandyGirl
    @1CandyGirl Před rokem +338

    I *love* your opening statement. So many of us are painfully shy about taking pictures due to that belief. Thank you for your tips.

  • @jc_1451
    @jc_1451 Před rokem +41

    5:16
    My mom is almost in her 40s (39 y/o) she takes the BEST and I mean INCREDIBLE photos. You would be shook.

  • @princ3ssdanae
    @princ3ssdanae Před rokem +62

    For anyone that has a samsung there is a grid mode and shutter shooting. for grid mode go to the settings and for a shutter shot drag down the shutter button and you can see how much pictures it has taken with a number replacing the button.

  • @lifewladye
    @lifewladye Před 2 lety +465

    I'm here after taking like 50 pics n only liking 3 ... I suck at posing and this was a huge help 🙂 thank you!

  • @tinfoilstar
    @tinfoilstar Před rokem +119

    honestly so good to hear someone else rail against the family pictures where you're told to line up somewhere dingy and everyone looks awkward! folks are always say 'aww don't you like your picture taking?' & im like just not by you luv xx

    • @rachelmorgan7565
      @rachelmorgan7565 Před rokem +22

      that’s why family photos always turn out so ugly lmaoo

  • @MarickaRashelle
    @MarickaRashelle Před 2 lety +88

    Omg I laughed so hard “they don’t give a s**t, it looks great to them” 😂😂 I felt ALL of that!!

  • @annakolenkova7060
    @annakolenkova7060 Před 2 lety +62

    omg I lovelovelove the poses and the way you radiate confidence & self love! and you explain the poses in such a fun & lighthearted manner so it really feels playful and not so scary at all even when I think of doing it in public, like I'm just playing around ppl, move on

  • @violet-tq5ul
    @violet-tq5ul Před rokem +36

    thanks for sharing secrets! I really had the idea that influencers take a few pictures and they’re all perfect 😭

  • @stiiqy
    @stiiqy Před 2 lety +571

    am i trippin or does the dog have BRAIDS!? lmaoo super helpful tips, thank you! ❤

    • @Melanielovergirl
      @Melanielovergirl Před 2 lety +70

      🤣🤣I saw that too until I realised they were hers

    • @cdubb203
      @cdubb203 Před 2 lety +22

      Lmfaooo yo i was like wait

    • @Lala_Ele
      @Lala_Ele Před 2 lety

      I had to come back to this comment to see if people agreeed , after I seen that dog with braids. Lol

    • @athbek
      @athbek Před 2 lety +20

      u guys when i saw it i was so stunned 😂 i kept thinking omgggg the dog has braids!!!! and then the rational side of my brain took over and i realized they were her braids and not the doggo's 😂❤️

    • @youngbenfranksinatra
      @youngbenfranksinatra Před rokem

      Its just her long braids hanging over a lit bit on the doggy head

  • @naimwright8513
    @naimwright8513 Před rokem +3

    I can literally watch your videos and listen to you talk all day, I found your channel earlier and can’t stop 😭❣️

  • @hellothere8347
    @hellothere8347 Před rokem +62

    People ask me all the time why I don’t take pictures I’m so pretty and it’s simply because everytime I do try they never look right so it made me scared to even ever take a picture but I think I’m going to have to start doing it myself with a tripod

  • @Iheartneonsparkles
    @Iheartneonsparkles Před 2 lety +81

    FINALLY. I have been looking for a video like this for a long time and by a black girl! Thank you!!

  • @beautywithbronte
    @beautywithbronte Před rokem +7

    Hey Bria I am just starting out on CZcams (legit only 24hrs ago!) and your videos appeared out of nowhere you are actually hilarious, and this is a really helpful video! thanks Bria is given me the boost of confidence from "should i do this career??" and "will i be ok??"... tooooo "I can do this!!" and people like you make me realize just being myself is just fine! haha! xx thank you you wonderful human being!!

  • @jasminethewriter
    @jasminethewriter Před rokem +20

    @8:28 also it’s the LINES. You also captured yourself in a frame within a frame… and you captured movement. I agree. Great photo!

  • @zombiesun44
    @zombiesun44 Před rokem

    This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on this subject! I started using my grid because of you.

  • @aamirakarimah5359
    @aamirakarimah5359 Před rokem +4

    🤯🤯🤯 Nah the way u just dropped gems like this in under 20 minutes is insane 🔥🔥

  • @aliaellis
    @aliaellis Před 2 lety +12

    This video deserves so much more attention! subscribed ❤️

  • @noellemerritt3534
    @noellemerritt3534 Před 2 lety +14

    The grid feature was an eye-opening tip for me.

  • @mrs.miyagi6247
    @mrs.miyagi6247 Před rokem +12

    This video is a game changer! Thanks for the tips 💗✨

  • @MARVINSBACKYARDGARAGE
    @MARVINSBACKYARDGARAGE Před 9 měsíci +2

    Hey❤! I've been following you for a bit! Still binge watching! I'm 50yrs old, sorry not sorry. But, I swear you just gave a whole master class on photography!! Thank you so much!❤

  • @vstarr888
    @vstarr888 Před rokem +5

    Thanks! A lot of people tell me I look nice on pictures but way better in person so I run from pics this is awesome..

  • @nishaj4095
    @nishaj4095 Před rokem +6

    Thank you for explaining the whole light/window concept to those of us over 30. (41 here🙋🏾‍♀️). And yes I took several pictures last week all into the widow. 🙋🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ thank you for clarifying...lol won't happen again. (wish we had all this knowledge/technology and platforms growing up!).. 🙄🙂...anyway I digress!
    THank you again for this Great video 🙂🥰 I look forward to taking better photos now! 🥰🥰💕

  • @yolie395
    @yolie395 Před 2 lety +17

    You are so lovely! Thank you for the tips sis x

  • @Katice634
    @Katice634 Před 4 měsíci

    Gurl, you are giving me gems. I had no idea about these features on my iPhone. Thank you 🙌🏾👸🏾

  • @pariswithlove
    @pariswithlove Před 2 lety +10

    This is EVERYTHING! Thank You!

  • @justamandabeth
    @justamandabeth Před 2 lety +2

    You have got to be the most likable content creator on CZcams. Liked and subscribed. Mahalo!

  • @elohoroghorodi196
    @elohoroghorodi196 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for these tips. Also, I like your sense of humor

  • @UnconcealedCEO
    @UnconcealedCEO Před rokem +3

    I loved and appreciated this soooo much!!! Thank youuu!!!

  • @DiariesOfA20Something_YearOld

    These tips are a game changer. Thanks Bria☺✨

  • @nicnic4712
    @nicnic4712 Před rokem +10

    Thanks for telling me I ain’t ugly lol. I wondered why I look different in the mirror than I do in pics

  • @prettyflyc
    @prettyflyc Před rokem +1

    I love this video so much !! Omg thank you for sharing 💕

  • @qnandedube_2838
    @qnandedube_2838 Před 2 lety +6

    :urghhhh the girlie is bacck and we like before we watch here ❤️

  • @heykeiheykei
    @heykeiheykei Před rokem +3

    Omg Briaaaa thank you! You just saved my life! 😫😫 I wish I could subscribe a million times for you! 🥰🥰

  • @KelleyBroussardMackaig
    @KelleyBroussardMackaig Před 8 měsíci +5

    Ok, so... Myspace generation here. Yup. MYSPACE. So, I'm sure you can just imagine how tremendously bad my photos have been. My 15 and 18 year old kids have been rolling their eyes at my photos since they were born! Thank you for these extraordinarily helpful tips and tricks. I'm excited to check out your presets - and finally start taking some much improved photos!

  • @Daisy_92
    @Daisy_92 Před rokem +2

    Thanks, Bria. These are amazing tips. Will put them to good use!😊

  • @Cleolc1
    @Cleolc1 Před rokem +2

    Girl but you are BEAUTIFUL 😭😭

  • @TheRealShanyeWest
    @TheRealShanyeWest Před rokem +1

    i needed this lol its so crazy i get so much traction and compliments in real life but online its ehhh … im def taking crusty pics lol i can’t wait to take a good one that shows my true TRUE beauty

  • @HolisticWitchofMd
    @HolisticWitchofMd Před rokem +1

    i love this. great tips and a fresh perspective ❤

  • @ellenevae2856
    @ellenevae2856 Před 2 lety +7

    such a well made video 💖✨😭

  • @antoniabalahura3593
    @antoniabalahura3593 Před rokem

    this video is blow minding, thank you, queen

  • @lekirie
    @lekirie Před rokem +41

    Do you have any videos that can help us choose outfits that fit us the most so we won't look awkward in our pictures? This is very, very helpful! I just need to have the confidence.

  • @ajc1233
    @ajc1233 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you very much for your video. I feel like I took pretty good photos myself for the first time in years! The lighting and the moving while taking photos helped a LOT. As well as your editing tips. I don't use social media BUT want to take good photos so I was not clued in to a lot of the tips u shared.

  • @dariyachoudhary8561
    @dariyachoudhary8561 Před rokem +7

    You explained it really well . I enjoyed your video it's fun to watch

  • @TristinH_
    @TristinH_ Před rokem +16

    I needed this !! I’m becoming an Influencer and I need help taking good pics for Instagram

  • @TyishaVache
    @TyishaVache Před rokem +1

    Last tip was a game changer for me, thank you

  • @susanneaubert8907
    @susanneaubert8907 Před 2 lety +38

    What a lovely positive video. Thank you girl

  • @MidnightMoon128
    @MidnightMoon128 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is so helpful I thank you for making this helpful video ♥️

  • @moxxcc9016
    @moxxcc9016 Před 2 lety +11

    She gives me sister sister vibess 💕

  • @pharmclare
    @pharmclare Před rokem

    Crusty pix. I love the soundtrack of this video. Great hacks especially moving alot, headspace and grid got me. Thank you 😊

  • @elishias
    @elishias Před rokem +4

    This is super helpful 🤍 I am for sure going to watch the how to pose video after this because I find it really hard when it comes to posing without looking awkward

  • @Alex-yn9pj
    @Alex-yn9pj Před rokem +2

    honestly this isn’t only going to help with just sm in general but also bcs i’m a photography student. you are a literal life saver for my homework!

  • @ashleymseymour
    @ashleymseymour Před rokem

    The page I didn't know I needed 🙌🏻🤭💖

  • @geniuspeng
    @geniuspeng Před rokem +2

    This is such valuable info, thanks so much!!

  • @dodgeram3773
    @dodgeram3773 Před 2 lety +32

    I’m excited for this I got a camera and a tripod for it that hooks up to your phone and takes pics or you can take remote pics by looking at your phone and seeing where you need to be perfectly on the main camera and then when your ready you tap the button on your phone and it takes the pic on the main camera and I just want to improve my pics thus why I’m here learning 😂😊💙thanks for the video!

  • @HolisticWitchofMd
    @HolisticWitchofMd Před rokem

    omg im totally binging ur videos ! (like u said in ur other video lol) ur set up is very easy for users ❤

  • @Iamkattia
    @Iamkattia Před rokem

    I love your videos! Great content Girl!!!

  • @yvesvixxen
    @yvesvixxen Před rokem

    The zoom out button instantly helped, thanksssss

  • @sonjachisnall
    @sonjachisnall Před 9 měsíci

    I would love a video on how to organise all the photos, how to file, when to keep/backup and when to dispose ❤

  • @Thevioletdreams
    @Thevioletdreams Před 6 měsíci

    This video gave me SO MUCH, you're a gem!!!!

  • @__iamhasnaa
    @__iamhasnaa Před rokem +3

    Your not ugly , just live in the moment ❤

  • @chenlapierre5976
    @chenlapierre5976 Před 10 měsíci

    These are some great tips! Thanks 👏🏼🔥

  • @ginnysilverson2303
    @ginnysilverson2303 Před rokem

    so glad i watched this!!! thank you sm!

  • @_tideaina
    @_tideaina Před rokem +48

    For some reason I'm thought this video was going to be overwhemingly, but I loved it. Thanks for the head space tip, I think I'll definitely incorporate that.
    I'll check out your posing 101 video next, but I found that something that helped me immensely is saving posing shorts on pinterest. So sometimes when I want to take a photo, I'll watch like 2 or 3 shots and work with that

  • @excellenceabinye-dick1207

    One of the best CZcamsrs ❤❤

  • @christalsmith7391
    @christalsmith7391 Před rokem

    When the video start the first word you said make my day thx u❤️❤️

  • @lisa5863
    @lisa5863 Před rokem +3

    I love you you are so very special telling me the basics which I honestly now need to know
    ❤️ you thanks for all your help
    Lisa

  • @nzilani.k.3360
    @nzilani.k.3360 Před 2 lety +2

    Needed this ❤️

  • @ToshoMatic
    @ToshoMatic Před rokem

    This video is definitely clutch ! 🔥

  • @Anna-Lada
    @Anna-Lada Před rokem

    Yooo ty sm for these tips they are really useful❤

  • @BillyMuka
    @BillyMuka Před rokem +1

    Lovely tips. Thank you Bria. ❤️

  • @FreedomKingChannel
    @FreedomKingChannel Před rokem

    I needed this !!!!

  • @theaprilmichele
    @theaprilmichele Před rokem +2

    Glad I stumbled on your channel. Love your videos and the relatability me. I swear all my pics suck..lol! thanks for the tips and look forward to looking at other videos you have made.

  • @joharekh
    @joharekh Před rokem

    I'm this way with just landscape photography! Boost nice for just one amazing shot, if that one even comes! ♥️👍🏾

  • @jessicandukwe
    @jessicandukwe Před 2 lety +4

    Love this video I keep telling people about the grid!!!

  • @patriciamoore51
    @patriciamoore51 Před rokem

    Thank you Bria . Outstanding!!

  • @geraldinemarried
    @geraldinemarried Před rokem +1

    Love your tips ❤

  • @MauriAllure
    @MauriAllure Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you sis New subbie♥️♥️im tryna act up on my own this summerrrr

  • @ningning9731
    @ningning9731 Před rokem +1

    thank you, straight to the point, helpful

  • @tj4787
    @tj4787 Před rokem +1

    Excellent tips Bria Thank you ❤

  • @goldsand
    @goldsand Před 2 lety +8

    In art, I too learned about the grid and have always had it on, on my iPhone. I can’t use any phone camera without it… I sometimes try to imagine the grid if I’m using someone else’s phone

  • @89bethann
    @89bethann Před rokem +1

    I’ve just downloaded your preset pack and high five girl, you’ve just upped my social media game tenfold

  • @MalanaNMommy
    @MalanaNMommy Před měsícem

    Girl this was so helpful! I have the grid on my phone but had no idea what to do with it lol. 2/3rds rule helps!

  • @doaaamir6244
    @doaaamir6244 Před rokem

    Shutter option is the KEY!!!!!

  • @katharinehanlon2155
    @katharinehanlon2155 Před rokem +1

    thank you for these wonderful tips they are amazing

  • @llottiethomasyt
    @llottiethomasyt Před rokem +2

    This helped me so much!!

  • @balanced-gh5xp
    @balanced-gh5xp Před rokem

    This is a great topic. Thank you.❤

  • @sama_8896
    @sama_8896 Před 2 lety +4

    I loved your tips tank you💗✨

  • @moxieve
    @moxieve Před 2 lety +7

    this is very helpful thank you very much!

  • @marionlucieV
    @marionlucieV Před rokem +1

    Thank you, this was really helpful !

  • @gabriell___y
    @gabriell___y Před rokem

    so lovely and useful 🤧💗

  • @NEEZYDONN
    @NEEZYDONN Před rokem

    THAT intro is all I needed. have a good day😂❤

  • @Jubilee_BX
    @Jubilee_BX Před rokem

    Thank You!!! So informative ♥

  • @mallory_j88
    @mallory_j88 Před 20 dny

    Very helpful and concise. Thank you

  • @gracethoso
    @gracethoso Před 9 měsíci

    Glad I saw your video......thank you. I am going to practice and apply the tips you have shared....
    ❤❤❤❤❤