We all love a selfie, right? So it’s no surprise it has its own official day. Yes #NationalSelfieDay is a thing and whether you’re a selfie pro or a little shy, we want you to know you’re beautiful just the way you are. Because behind every good selfie is a camera roll full of the ones that didn’t make the cut! We asked some of our closest friends of RI to share their camera rolls and talk all things selfies…
Name: Chloe
Handle: @chloepierre_ldn
Number on camera roll: 24
What’s your favourite selfie, ever?
Gosh, I don't think I have a favourite. I usually hate all my selfies.
What makes a good selfie?
Lighting and angles for sure!
How many takes does it usually take?
Until your arms get tired.
What’s your go-to filter?
Vivid or Dramatic Cool
Have you ever taken a no make-up selfie?
Hell yes.
Do ‘likes’ matter to you?
Yes and no... less than 100 gets me anxious but as long as I love the post
nothing really matters.
Which apps do you use to edit (if any?)
I use the iPhone's in-app editing and FaceTune... I'm not mad at it!
Describe your selfies in three words…
Silly . As. Hell
How do you come up with captions?
Funny, song lyrics or cultural references I hear around my community
Name: Sophie
Instagram: @theendospectrum
Number on camera roll: 28
What makes a good selfie?
Definitely a smile and not too posed! Ideally at sun set because the lighting is amazing!
How many takes does it usually take?
If it's a night out - probably a minimum of 30 (tragic I know!) But if it's a natural one, just a couple usually!
What’s your go-to filter?
Aden on Instagram! And P5 on VSCO
Have you ever taken a no make-up selfie?
Plenty!
Do ‘likes’ matter to you?
It's always a confidence boost when one of your pictures gets loads of likes so I'd say it definitely affects how I'm feeling! But if I've posted something in my endo account with something informative, I always hope they get more likes because it shows people have read it and enjoyed the content.
Which apps do you use to edit (if any?)
VSCO - I LOVE IT!
Name: Joey
Handle: @joeydarlinn
Number on camera roll: 28
What’s your favourite selfie, ever?
That’s hard - I love a selfie!! But definitely one where my eyes stand out.
What makes a good selfie?
Good lighting is KEY!!
How many takes does it usually take?
I’m so snap happy, I take literally 25/30 just to be sure I‘ve got ‘the one.’
What’s your go-to filter?
Vivid! From the iPhone filters.
Have you ever taken a no make-up selfie?
Yes! I take them often :)
Do ‘likes’ matter to you?
Not necessarily, it can just be disheartening when you spend time curating something and it doesn’t do well but it makes no difference to me personally.
Which apps do you use to edit (if any?)
None! Just the iPhone filters/settings.
Describe your selfies in three words…
Sassy, bright and fun.
How do you come up with captions?
They’re ALWAYS serving inspo! My captions are basically my journal, I share my thoughts and feelings because I know someone, somewhere needs to hear it.
Name: Danielle
Instagram: @teddyandronnietttsurvivors
Number on camera roll: 10
What’s your favourite selfie, ever?
One I took on Tuesday before I attended an event in Knightsbridge.
What makes a good selfie?
LIGHTING – it’s all about the light!
How many takes does it usually take?
A LOT unless you have a silly filter on, that changes everything.
What’s your go-to filter?
I usually like to just brighten and sharpen my images!
Have you ever taken a no make-up selfie?
Yes once before for a cancer campaign.
Do ‘likes’ matter to you?
They used to matter but not anymore, I post what makes me happy
Which apps do you use to edit (if any?)
Snapseed.
Describe your selfies in three words…
Teeth, awkward and disastrous
How do you come up with captions?
I tend to just write about how I am feeling or for the wiitty captions it is always my partner that comes up with them!