Selfies, or photographs of yourself if you want to get technical about it, are here to stay, and in the case of brand, shiny new engagement rings, one of the first things that any ring receiver wants to do is send out a selfie to friends and family.
This is a big moment in your life, so it is natural to want to capture it for eternity. Before you rush off a quick snap however, it can help to put a bit of planning into your ring selfie so that your beautiful diamond engagement ring shines through the photo as brightly as it does in real life.
Best Advice for Taking Engagement Ring Selfies
Some tips to keep in mind for taking your ring photograph include the following:
- Zoom in on the ring, but try not to crop too much of your hand from the shot. Even though the focus should be on the ring, it is also about the ring on your finger. With that in mind, a pic that shows your full hand will have far more impact than an uber zoomed in shot of just the ring and blurred parts of your hand. Once you have your hand in the shot, you should also give some thought to background to ensure that there is nothing to distract the eye from the ring.
- Make sure that your lighting is just right. Ideally, you want soft, natural light that will reflect off the ring without causing lens flare, glare or other distortions. Harsh, florescent lights can cause a yellow or dark light in photos, while candlelight may be too dark for the image to come out clearly. As hard as it is to contain your excitement after the big question, try to wait until morning to capture a magical photo that you will be proud to share.
- Check that your hand and nails are in shape. It goes without saying that any shots of your hand will put attention not only on any rings, but also on the state of your nails and hand. As petty as it seems at such a big moment, do a quick check to see that you don’t have any chipped polish or other flaws that could ruin an otherwise perfect photo.
- Keep the ring giver in the picture. A lovely way to announce your engagement while showing off your ring at the same time is to keep the proposer in the shot along with your ring. Use a soft focus to have your partner in the background, or set up the shot creativity however you wish. This type of selfie puts the focus onto the engagement, rather than just the ring.
- Get creative… but don’t lose direction altogether. Everyone loves a fun engagement ring photo, but more often than not, the ones that are most successful are those that keep it simple without going over the top. Play around, try a few shots of you posing naturally, try some with just the hand, some with your partner and a few others that seem right at the time. From there, you will be able to choose the one that best captures the moment.
Once you have the perfect selfie, you can share your new engagement ring to the world knowing that you have gotten just the right blend of romance, style and li