How to Use Selfie Lights the Right Way

How to Use Selfie Lights the Right Way

Getting the perfect selfie doesn’t have to be complicated. Thanks to selfie lights, you can snap Instagrammable photos anytime, anywhere.

Remember how we used to take dull, grainy, unflattering photos 10 years ago? Gone are those days. Now, your pictures don’t have to be dull, grainy, and unflattering.

But how do you exactly use a selfie light?

In this article, we will talk about how to use selfie lights the right way. We will also give you some tips to improve your photos using selfie lights.

Selfie Lights: The Selfie Game Changer

Selfie lights are circular tools that light up the subject of a close-up picture. In this case, the subject is you.

Many people love selfie lights. They are lightweight, handy, and easy to use. Plus, their use goes beyond taking selfies.

For one, selfie lights with stands can serve as studio lighting tools. You can also use selfie lights to take macro photos and videos. Many professional photographers use selfie lights.

There are three common kinds of selfie lights: (1) selfie ring lights with stands, (2) clip-on ring lights, and (3) illuminate phone cases.

If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry. We will tell you how to use all three of them.

How to Use Selfie Lights in 5 Easy Steps 

To help you take the best selfies, we will tell you how to use selfie lights. Specifically, we will tell you how to use a selfie ring light with a stand, a clip-on ring light, and an illuminated phone case.

How to Use Selfie Lights: Selfie Ring Light With a Stand 

Here’s how to use a selfie ring light with a stand:

  1. Selfie ring lights with stands usually come with manuals. Read the manual carefully. Set up your selfie ring light according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
  2. Place the selfie ring light on a flat surface.
  3. Adjust the light stand’s height according to your needs.
  4. Put your smartphone in the middle of the ring so that the light encircles it.
  5. Make sure that your phone is properly secured. To do this, slightly rock the stand. If the phone wiggles, it’s not securely attached. If it doesn’t, your phone is securely attached.
  6. Open your camera or selfie app to see what your picture will look like. Adjust the height if needed.
  7. Turn the selfie ring light on. Adjust the selfie light’s brightness according to your preference.
  8. Pose, and snap your selfie.
  9. Take a few shots. Keep on doing this until you’re satisfied with the resulting photos.
  10. Browse through your selfies. Save the best ones.

Pro Tip: Traditionally, people use a selfie ring light with a stand by putting the phone inside the ring. Try switching things up by placing your phone on the top or side.

How to Use Selfie Lights: Clip-on Ring Light 

Selfie Lights The Selfie Game Changer

Here’s how to use a clip-on ring light:

  1. Set up your clip-on ring light. You can usually find the said instructions in the box. Carefully read and follow the instructions.
  2. Attach the clip-on ring light to your phone. Make sure to clip it securely.
  3. Turn on the light. Some clip-on ring lights allow you to adjust the light’s brightness. if your ring light does, adjust the selfie light’s brightness according to your preference.
  4. Open your camera or selfie app to see what your picture will look like. Test the view by trying different angles.
  5. Choose the most flattering angle you can find.
  6. Pose and snap your selfie.
  7. Take a few shots. Keep on doing this until you’re satisfied with the resulting photos.
  8. Browse through your selfies. Save the best ones.

Pro Tip: You can try taking things to the next level by using a selfie stick when taking your selfies.

How to Use Selfie Lights: Illuminated Phone Case

Here’s how to use an illuminated phone case:

  1. Set up your illuminated phone case. You can usually find the said instructions in the box.  Carefully read and follow the instructions.
  2. Put your phone inside the case. Make sure to securely place your phone inside the case.
  3. Turn on the light. Some illuminated phone cases allow you to sync the light to your phone so you can adjust the brightness. If your illuminated phone case does this, adjust its brightness according to your preference.
  4. Open your camera or selfie app to see what your picture will look like. Test the view by trying different angles.
  5. Choose the most flattering angle you can find.
  6. Pose and snap your selfie.
  7. Take a few shots. Keep on doing this until you’re satisfied with the resulting photos.
  8. Browse through your selfies. Save the best ones.

Pro Tip: Try going hands-free with an illuminated phone case. Put your phone on a tripod and place it at a flattering distance.

Conclusion

Selfie lights are a workhorse for selfie lovers. Print or bookmark this page so you can take awesome photos. Enjoy!