11 Essential Photography Tips Beauty Bloggers Shouldn’t Ignore

1. Choose the right background

2. Stay away from the zoom

3. Avoid snapping a selfie with the front camera

It's annoying to work hard on your make-up and hair, only to have your shot reduced to a low-res approximation of the awesome look you're pulling. **Only snap a front-camera selfie if you know your gear's equipped to produce high-res results**, like [Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual](http://bs.serving-sys.com/BurstingPipe/adServer.bs?cn=tf&c=20&mc=click&pli=14755243&PluID=0&ord=[timestamp])'s 13 megapixels front and rear camera.

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4. Opt for Macro Mode when taking close-up shots

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5. Tap into the power of black and white photos

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6. Look out for the Selfie Flash

If you're out and about doing coverage for night-time events but the low-lighting is not doing your photos justice, the Selfie Flash will come in handy. Psst! The [Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual](http://bs.serving-sys.com/BurstingPipe/adServer.bs?cn=tf&c=20&mc=click&pli=14755243&PluID=0&ord=[timestamp])'s got this nifty feature!

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7. Understand the Rule of Thirds

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8. Create your own unique photo filters

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9. Don't leave the important details (and people) out

Avoid that awkward moment when the person you choose to crop out of your massive wefie becomes a crucial political decision. The [Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual](http://bs.serving-sys.com/BurstingPipe/adServer.bs?cn=tf&c=20&mc=click&pli=14755243&PluID=0&ord=[timestamp])'s wide-angle front camera will come in real handy for this one.