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How to take a full-body photo of yourself

Mirror selfies hide your face behind the phone, and arm-length shots can't fit your shoes. Here's how to take clean, full-length outfit photos on your own.

Updated October 6, 2026 · 2 min read

The setup

1. Phone height: waist to hip level, angled very slightly upward. This keeps proportions natural and makes legs look longer. Shooting from head height makes you look shorter.
2. Distance: 2–3 meters with the main (1×) rear lens. Avoid the ultra-wide (0.5×) lens up close: it stretches whatever's nearest to it.
3. Portrait orientation, with a little space above your head and below your feet.
4. Plain background: a wall, a door or open sky. Clutter steals attention from the outfit.

Trigger it hands-free

Walk into position and say “take a photo” with Phone Take A Photo. Because you're not racing a timer, you can adjust your sleeves, hair and stance, and then shoot. Change pose and say it again.

Poses that work for outfit photos

• The walk: step toward the camera and shoot mid-stride.
• The contrapposto: weight on your back leg, front knee relaxed.
• The look-away: eyes off-camera, chin slightly down.
• The detail: hand in pocket, adjusting a cuff, holding a bag.

Light

Stand facing a window or open shade. Avoid strong light from behind you unless you want a silhouette.

FAQ

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