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@lulamawolf 2014 |
Robert Cornelius, an American pioneer in photography, produced a daguerreotype of himself in 1839 which is also one of the first photographs of a person. Because the process was slow he was able to uncover the lens, run into shot for a minute or more, and then replace the lens cap. He recorded on the back “The first light Picture ever taken. 1839.”
The debut of the portable Kodak Brownie box camera in 1900 led to photographic self-portraiture becoming a more widespread technique. The method was usually by mirror and stabilizing the camera either on a nearby object or on a tripod while framing via a viewfinder at the top of the box. Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna at the age of 13 was one of the first teenagers to take her own picture using a mirror to send to a friend in 1914. In the letter that accompanied the photograph, she wrote, “I took this picture of myself looking at the mirror. It was very hard as my hands were trembling.”
The top 4 selfie trends
Thinking of entering the selfie category? These are a few of the trends.
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The post-workout selfie A selfie designed to either show off your gym body or healthy lifestyle. |
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The duck face selfie A classic, polished pout shot particularly popular for girls and perfected by celebrities. |
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The holiday selfie Sand between your toes, or an iconic building in the background are firm favourites with holidaymakers. |
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The famous friend selfie It’s easy to be a paparazzi when you bump into a celebrity, just make sure you have your iPhone and smile ready. |
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