Guides to taking photos of yourself

How to take pictures of yourself that look good: where to put your phone, light, framing, posing and how to fire the shutter alone.

Four ways to take photos of yourself without racing a self-timer: remotes, Apple Watch, AirPods and an app that fires when it sees you.

Full-body photos of yourself without a photographer: phone height, distance, lens, vertical framing and poses that make you look tall.

Self photoshoot ideas at home you can shoot alone: window light, a plain wall, cozy corners, doorways and outfits, with setup for each.

How to take pictures with a phone tripod: choosing one, setting it up, mounting your iPhone, height, framing and firing the shutter alone.

How to take tripod photos without a remote: the built-in timer, an Apple Watch, AirPods, or an app that fires when you are in the shot.

How far to stand from the camera for a full-body photo, and how high to set the tripod, with simple rules of thumb for the 1x and 0.5x lenses.

No tripod? How to prop your phone to take a picture: books, shelves, ledges and bags at home and outdoors, and how to keep it from falling.

How to take model digitals at home with your phone: what to wear, light, background, phone setup, the shots agencies ask for and sending them.

What digitals are in modeling, why agencies and clients ask for them, how they differ from portfolio photos, and what a good set looks like.

Digitals vs polaroids in modeling: where the names come from, whether they are the same thing today, and what to send when an agency asks.

A model digitals checklist: the headshots, profiles and full-length shots to take, plus what to wear and check before you start shooting.