It’s easy just to say that people like pictures and leave it at that, but it’s just as important to understand why images draw us in so much more than text. You always need to understand the why of anything you do, or you will forever be stuck following endless advice rather than making your own decisions. There are two primary reasons that image marketing has become the dominant force online.
The first is as old as humankind: images have a strong emotional factor, and emotions have a powerful pull on us. The right picture can bring out strong emotions in us of compassion, joy, disgust, or even hate, a fact long known by sociologists, psychiatrists, marketers and politicians alike. An image can convey a wide range of information or it can focus in on a single thought or emotion, and it can cover all of the ground in between handily as well. It just needs to be the right image.
Content Overload
The second reason is much less emotional but just as human, and that is that we get bored quickly these days. Perhaps it’s not as much boredom as it is content overload, however. What is perceived by many to be shorter attention spans can also be attributed to trying to get the information we want out of the massive flood of options. We inundate ourselves with sources and tributaries to feed our hunger for information, but we aren’t very good at building dams and other means of filtering that flow efficiently. So we try to keep from drowning ourselves, and that means that we scan things much more quickly and filter them out much more easily.
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1. Saving: If I could only focus on one important aspect of photo management, this would be it. Besides taking them in the first place, nothing is more important than making sure that high resolution copies of all of your photos are safely backed up somewhere other than your iPhone, or whichever device they were taken on for that matter. This could include any combination of device backups or cloud services. Redundancy is key here because things can go wrong any place at any time. And as an added bonus, you might be able to save some precious storage space on your iPhone.
2. Syncing: It’s more of a luxury than a necessity, but having access to the same pool of photos from any device is also important if you want to make your experience as effortless as possible. Changes to your library such as adding or deleting photos, along with any edits made, should carry over across devices. Plus, having all of your photos uploaded to a cloud service at full resolution can also serve as a great backup method.
3. Searching: What’s the point of setting all of this up if you can’t easily find a photo you’re looking for at a later time? Having a solution that allows you to find a photo while knowing little about it is critical.
4. Sharing: Welcome to the 21st century, where for every 10 photos you take, there are 100 places you can share them. Finding a few places that work for you and sticking to them will make your life a lot easier.
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Tip #1: Experiment with AnglesTilt your head to the left and then the right as you view yourself on your phone’s screen. For most of us, one side is more attractive than the other. Also, showing off your “best side” is generally more interesting than a straight-on shot, too.
Tip #2: Adjust Your Shoulder PlacementIf your shoulders are parallel to the camera, turn them slightly to the left and then slightly to the right, and see what looks best.
Tip #3: Stand in the LightPose in an area with beautiful lighting –either inside near a window or outside. Gorgeous lighting = a more flattering selfie. How will you know if the lighting looks good on your face? Hold the phone in front of your face and turn the camera, so you can see yourself. Look at the lighting at that moment. Now, turn 90 degrees. Make note of the lighting. Glance at the background. Turn 90 degrees again. Note the lighting and background. Keep turning until you’re back where you started. Chances are, you will have found a spot with excellent lighting and a decent background. If not, either move to another space or try again at a different time of day. What’s the best time of day to shoot? Ideally, during the magic hour! (The magic hour is actually two hours—one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset).
Tip #4: Pose with Something NewPerhaps, you just got a new pair of glasses. Frame the photo to accentuate your new spectacles. If you recently had your hair cut and colored, show it off in your selfie. Or if you just brought home an adorable puppy, pose with your new furry friend.
Tip #5: Do Something InterestingTake a picture of you engaging in a fun activity—snorkeling in the ocean, sitting on a jet ski, or hiking in Machu Picchu.
Tip #6: AccessorizeThrow on a hat, don a wig, or wear sunglasses.
Tip #7: Express YourselfSmile! Frown. Pout. Or make a silly face (But no, not the duck face!)
Tip #8: Take a Full-Body ShotA full-length mirror works well for this type of selfie shot. Again, angle your body to the left or right, which is generally more flattering than shooting straight on.
Tip #9: Release Your Camera’s Shutter the Easy WayHolding your camera with one hand is more common, but a little trickier to keep it steady and take a photo. With the iPhone, you can quickly and easily take a picture by hitting either the shutter release button or one of the volume buttons.
Tip #10: Extend your Neck Forward
To completely remove any double chin in your photo, and to accentuate your jaw line, extend your neck forward. This may feel funny, but it will dramatically improve how you look in the photo. Also, shoot from above. Raise the camera slightly above you and then look up to even further accentuate the jaw.
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One way to really make your selfies stick out is to get rid of the cheesy ‘extended arm in the photo” look. I know it seems weird to use a selfie stick at first, but there’s a reason you see them all over the place–they make the photos look really good!
There are two basic types of selfie sticks–wired and Bluetooth. I much prefer the Bluetooth variety. It’s really simple to connect and then you don’t have to constantly stick the cord in and out of the phone every time you want to take a picture. Bluetooth is much faster.
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8. Discuss “the real world” vs “the virtual world”
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The process of game addiction can start with a sense of achievement and reward being felt by the person playing. Many young people (who game addiction primarily affects) find the often-repetitive nature of playing games alluring, as they quickly generate the feeling of success. We all like to feel successful and for young people in particular, who thrive on that feeling, it triggers a need. We’ve all seen cases in the news of addicts collapsing after being immersed for days at a time in that virtual world, but in reality the dangers are in the detrimental effects video game addiction can have on the player’s real life.
Obesity is very common in relation to this issue, as the addicted person might prioritise gaming over his or her own physical wellbeing. Not only can physical health suffer, it can also cause social withdrawal and affect academic performance. Parents can feel powerless to prevent their child from being drawn into this seemingly ever more potent world, and they can often feel as though their parental influence and authority is being eroded. The first step towards dealing with video game addiction is to recognise it; just like any addiction, admitting that your child has a problem is a freeing experience that will empower you to effectively combat it. One very easy way to understand whether your child is becoming addicted is to monitor the amount of time they’re playing daily. If your child is so engrossed to the point of obsession for many hours a day, on a regular basis, then they could be classed as addicted. If you feel as though you cannot pry them away; if they react to being separated from the game with tears or anxiety attacks, or if they become physically aggressive, you suspect they lie about the amount of time they spend playing or they are lethargic and disengaged at school, then it may be wise to seek professional help. Another good step to combat or prevent game addiction is to become knowledgeable about the games your child plays. MMO’s (Massively Multiplayer Online games for the uninitiated!) are perhaps the most common genre played by those who suffer from this problem, because these games are specifically designed to require a large amount of time put into playing them, with the very slow progression being a source of monthly income for the developers.
The best-case scenario for any parent is to reach a compromise with their child; the hobby itself can be a positive one, so if the parents can set strict limits on the time their son or daughter can play then they can both get what they want. The child will be more appreciative of the game when they’re on the clock with it, and you’ll be appreciative of the extra time you get to spend with them. Finally, if you are concerned that your child might be spending an unhealthy amount of time playing, the most important thing you can do is to keep lines of communication open with them. It might be that compulsive gaming is actually an escape from other real world problems they are finding difficult to face. Just removing the video games can prove very conflict driven, instead try to direct their interest in other directions whilst at the same time supporting them in these withdrawal distractions. Weaning them off spending vast amounts of time on the computer on a daily basis is usually more effective it is negotiated and done an hour at a time. And never forget that your emotional support is invaluable in these cases.
