10 Slammin’ Ways To Say Goodbye To Summer With A Selfie!
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Summer Selfie Captions Ahead! 10 Ways to Say Goodbye to Summer with a Selfie!

“To not be photographed daily, even by oneself, to not be recorded and videoed and dispersed into the turbulent winds of the net, was to court nonexistence.” — David Cronenberg

For most people, Labor Day weekend signals cookouts, holiday travel and shopping for bargains, as well as the departure of summer and the imminent arrival of fall. However, technically speaking, summer doesn’t officially end until Saturday, September 22 for 2019, so we have a couple more weeks to revel in the season, soak up the warm sun and longer days, and shoot som sweet summer selfie captions to our social media menagerie as we wave goodbye to summer! And nothing says sayonara to summer quite like a selfie — not just any old ordinary selfie, mind you, but a totally creative selfie that avoids all the clichés and blows your Instagram followers away!

In fact, selfies have become part of daily life for many Americans no matter what time of the year. If you haven’t joined the selfie “revolution,” don’t worry — it’s never too late to get in on the fun! Believe it or not, according to a recent study, the average Millennial is expected to take more than 25,000 selfies during their lifetime. In addition, approximately one million selfies are taken every day by the 18- to 24-year-old population around the world. Although much has been written about the self-absorbed nature of selfies, positive aspects of selfie culture include not only creativity and self-expression, but also the possibility to “increase human connection and engagement,” according to U.S. News & World Report.

In addition, Chandra Steele in PCMag writes, “Self-portraiture isn’t inherently self-involved. It’s a form of communication driven by a desire for people to see us for who we think we are or want to be.” According to Psychology Today, “From a psychological perspective, the taking of selfies is a self-oriented action that allows users to establish their individuality and self-importance; it is also associated with personality traits such as narcissism.” As author Chloe Thurlow has written, “A selfie has nothing to do with ego. It is a constant search for perfection.” That being said, once you’ve determined your picture-perfect locale (shameless, self-promoting hat tip to our post over here on the most instagrammable places in NYC, for those about to visit Midtown Manhattan), you’ll also need to consider a few other things.

When attempting the perfect selfie to end the summer in style, think about such important factors as:

the angle of the image

the optimum use of natural lighting

the proper use of flash when necessary

whether or not you prefer to enhance your selfie through the use of filters (see №3)

finding your most flattering pose

the use of unique and eye-catching backgrounds (nothing ruins a selfie quite like a terrible background such as a messy bedroom or dirty bathroom!)

accessorizing your selfie with sunglasses, hats and/or scarves

avoiding selfie clichés such as making duck faces or peace signs, holding up a passport, etc.

paying attention to framing techniques

discovering the best supplementary equipment such as selfie sticks (see №5), tripods (see №6) and ring lights

Looking for some great selfie ideas that are inspiring, or a quick primer on tricks to taking the perfect selfie? Here’s a must watch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfJqxMfH_SI

After you master the basics of taking a selfie, step up your selfie game with these 10 slammin’ ways to say goodbye to summer with these summer selfie ideas and summer selfie captions:

Summer Selfie Ideas

1 | The Shadow Selfie | Looking for a creative selfie to celebrate your last trip of summer to the beach, lake or mountains (as well as work on your photography skills in general)? Nothing beats an Instagram-worthy Shadow Selfie that shows off your artistic flair! In order to take the optimum summer Shadow Selfie, make sure that the sun is directly behind you and experiment with all possible angles to get the perfect Shadow Selfie. PRO TIP: You can really use this to great effect for underwater shots! Turtle watch anyone?

2 | The Cover Up Selfie | Author Munia Khan has remarked, “A selfie is nothing more than just an external reflection of yourself.” By covering up one of your eyes or even part of your face, you can create a selfie that exudes a sense of mystery and intrigue. To achieve the perfect Cover Up Selfie, you can use a blanket or simply crop half of your face for an original, artistic look to your selfie. Bottom line: The Cover Up Selfie is another great technique to add to your selfie arsenal.