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post 1625153213 12-10-2020, 08:22 PM
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How to get good pictures taken of yourself

I have no family, no friends to take pictures

I've noticed I have no decent pics from like 4-5 years, setting timer then standing back also seems horrendous. My ascension is over and I'm about to merge back into society, moving to a new city and starting new life, so need photos for setting up instagram, ******** etc

Hire professional photographer for a few hours? seems homo. Anyone done this before? any tips?
post 1625153713 12-10-2020, 08:29 PM
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post 1625153803 12-10-2020, 08:30 PM
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What kind of pictures? Of you doing stuff out and about?

Ask random cute chicks to take a picture brah, then you can mention how you're new in the city and looking for friends or someone to show you around. Win-win
post 1625153973 12-10-2020, 08:32 PM
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In for answers. I've been told I don't market myself well lmao.
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post 1625153993 12-10-2020, 08:32 PM
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Sounds lame and forced
post 1625154623 12-10-2020, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted By ramimotemem⏩
What kind of pictures? Of you doing stuff out and about?

Ask random cute chicks to take a picture brah, then you can mention how you're new in the city and looking for friends or someone to show you around. Win-win
Just a normal photo or portrait. Not even doing anything, just a pic that shows your face. Believe it or not I have no photo with my face in like 3 years.
Originally Posted By ShakeBrah⏩
In for answers. I've been told I don't market myself well lmao.
Same. Girls keep telling me why I don't take a good pic since what I had as profile pic apparently does not show how I look IRL. Not even once, 4-5 girls have told me the same thing.
Originally Posted By WishIWasJawBrah⏩
Sounds lame and forced
Just a normal pic like these:








post 1625154743 12-10-2020, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted By BloodFireDeath⏩
Just a normal pic like these:
how is this a normal pic? fukin lost it
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post 1625155033 12-10-2020, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted By BloodFireDeath⏩
Just a normal photo or portrait. Not even doing anything, just a pic that shows your face. Believe it or not I have no photo with my face in like 3 years.


Same. Girls keep telling me why I don't take a good pic since what I had as profile pic apparently does not show how I look IRL. Not even once, 4-5 girls have told me the same thing.

Just a normal pic like these:
those are all professional taken or atleast semiprofessional, minus the christmas light one.

so hire someone if you want ones like that
post 1625155173 12-10-2020, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted By BloodFireDeath⏩
Just a normal photo or portrait. Not even doing anything, just a pic that shows your face. Believe it or not I have no photo with my face in like 3 years.
For that type of picture I would go to the park or at a local coffee shop and have someone, preferably a cute girl, take my pic.
post 1625155193 12-10-2020, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted By ShakeBrah⏩
how is this a normal pic? fukin lost it
Dude looks ghey as phuck
post 1625155233 12-10-2020, 08:45 PM
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get a tripod
post 1625155293 12-10-2020, 08:46 PM
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yeah.. the idea of posing for a picture in public or having someone take a picture for me is so cringe
but ppl take instagram so seriously nowadays
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post 1625155343 12-10-2020, 08:46 PM
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go get some head shots done at the mall.


only $25
post 1625155703 12-10-2020, 08:50 PM
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ask one of ur friends to take u around the city and take pics

bring a backpakc to switch clothes from and to, make sure said friend can take great pics. Make sure you look your best too, white teeth, got a pump from lifting, bring dumbells too to keep the pump lmaooo
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post 1625155773 12-10-2020, 08:50 PM
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Find a photographer in your area via social and shell out the $100 or whatever for some professional shots. Worth it in my opinion.

Or what this whole thread just so you could post that weird picture of an adult ******* in pajamas?
post 1625156033 12-10-2020, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted By Nicklol⏩
yeah.. the idea of posing for a picture in public or having someone take a picture for me is so cringe
but ppl take instagram so seriously nowadays
yeah. But I just want it to get over with, to have a couple of pictures to keep as profile pic for social accounts since people think you're socially inept if you don't have at least a few pictures up.
Originally Posted By WoofWoof2⏩
go get some head shots done at the mall.


only $25
lol
Originally Posted By spazzin⏩
ask one of ur friends to take u around the city and take pics

bring a backpakc to switch clothes from and to, make sure said friend can take great pics. Make sure you look your best too, white teeth, got a pump from lifting, bring dumbells too to keep the pump lmaooo
I am not low-inhib enough to do that but I like your idea.
Originally Posted By RippedPlz⏩
get a tripod
but who was camera
post 1625157163 12-10-2020, 09:06 PM
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Easiest way to get better pictures without spending money:

1) Stand slightly farther away from the camera and zoom in
2) Have a soft light source. If you have a bright light, hold a piece of white paper over it - that's soft light. Without the paper, it's harsh light.
3) Elevate the camera slightly higher than your face and angle the cameraslightly downward.
4) don't stick your face directly in front of the camera, this causes what's known as the "fish eye effect" where everything gets distorted.

If you're okay spending a little money:

* buy a camera with interchangeable lenses and buy a lens that's in the range of 50mm ~ 80mm. Lenses that are 50mm ~ 80mm closely approximates what the human eye sees.

This is what the fish eye effect looks like. If you're a guy with a domed forehead, high hairline, weak jaw or receding chin, you have to avoid the fish eye effect at all costs

Everything I post is satire.
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post 1625157453 12-10-2020, 09:09 PM
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If you want really nice pics, then definitely hire someone.

My brother in-law, professional photographer, took the pics at my low key wedding as a gift. Holy smokes, for once I didn’t look like a potato lol. Pics taken with a nice camera and flash makes a huge difference.
post 1625158193 12-10-2020, 09:20 PM
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[QUOTE=N0stradamus post_id=1625157163]Easiest way to get better pictures without spending money:

1) Stand slightly farther away from the camera and zoom in
2) Have a soft light source. If you have a bright light, hold a piece of white paper over it - that's soft light. Without the paper, it's harsh light.
3) Elevate the camera slightly higher than your face and angle the camera[b][i]slightly [/i] [/b]downward.
4) don't stick your face directly in front of the camera, this causes what's known as the "fish eye effect" where everything gets distorted.

If you're okay spending a little money:

* buy a camera with interchangeable lenses and buy a lens that's in the range of 50mm ~ 80mm. Lenses that are 50mm ~ 80mm closely approximates what the human eye sees.

This is what the fish eye effect looks like. If you're a guy with a domed forehead, high hairline, weak jaw or receding chin, you have to avoid the fish eye effect at all costs

[img]https://i.imgur.com/qMHoOqP.jpg[img][/QUOTE]I know the basics of photography and those are all good points. Thought 90-105 mm was best for portrait photos though?
post 1625158303 12-10-2020, 09:21 PM
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>fly to exotic destination for a day
>pack 5 days worth of outfits
>have random asian tourist take your pic
>change into new outfit and find another spot for pic and repeat
>upload pics to socials over the course of the year to make it seem like you travel nonstop


that's how most of the sub 7/10 sloots are doing it these days
lmao I was like lmao


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post 1625158543 12-10-2020, 09:25 PM
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if you want good photos, you need a good photographer! you can get friends to snap a few shots on their phones, but if you're really serious, diet down, get shredded and hire a photographer for a day. my mate did this and the photos came out a million bucks
post 1625158563 12-10-2020, 09:26 PM
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Notice how standing farther away makes this dude look better



Same face, but notice how the 85mm lens captures the most flattering picture. Focal lens length and lighting are the two most important aspects for face pics.

Everything I post is satire.
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post 1625158573 12-10-2020, 09:26 PM
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Step 1: Get ring light ($15-30)
Step 2: Get photoshop ($350/yr for all Adobe software)
Step 3: Take pictures of yourself
Step 4: Edit your photos to adjust the coloring, apply blurred backgrounds, touch up appearance, etc)


You really don’t need to be a photoshop pro. It takes a little bit of time so not recommending you do it for every photo you post but if you want a nice profile pic or professional photo for an email sig it’s worth it and pretty easy to do.
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Originally Posted By IMathew⏩
>fly to exotic destination for a day
>pack 5 days worth of outfits
>have random asian tourist take your pic
>change into new outfit and find another spot for pic and repeat
>upload pics to socials over the course of the year to make it seem like you travel nonstop


that's how most of the sub 7/10 sloots are doing it these days
Gaming the system

Mirin lol
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This phucking thread. This is why I misc. Amazing roll bread
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Lay on back naked. Spread legs and spread cheeks. Take a picture of the eye of the storm, aka butthole. Bonus points if you get some hairy nuts in the frame too. Send to girl. Thank me later
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Originally Posted By Hmatt330⏩
This phucking thread. This is why I misc. Amazing roll bread
Judging by your dp, you know a thing or two about taking memorable photos. how did you master the dark art of photography brah?
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I am professional photographer and let me tell you
Yup
post 1625179503 12-11-2020, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted By BloodFireDeath⏩
Judging by your dp, you know a thing or two about taking memorable photos. how did you master the dark art of photography brah?
You’re making me blush. Only dp is in your angus.

Seems like you got it covered op
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