You've taken a photo of yourself -- admit it! The extended arm, head pushed back as far as possible to snap an image of yourself; although you're solo, you don't want to forget the moment. Or maybe you just really look to see yourself in photos. The truth is, and this may hurt some people, you look hideous in those pictures (unless of course you have long orangutan arms.)
I'm not telling you to stop taking those photos, I'm merely suggesting you pick up a gadget like the Quikpod. It's an extendable tripod for your camera designed precisely for those moment where you want to love yourself but there's no one to help you capture the moment. It works great for self-taken videos too, so you can record mini documentaries of yourself without the awkward double chin.
While it's been around for a while, it's now been perfected to extend 53," to allow even DSLR owners to use one so you can take professional quality photos of yourself.
For some reason couples in the honeymoon stages of their romance insist on taking unflattering photos of themselves kissing... and then posting them on Facebook for the world to see. If you know a couple like this, maybe you'd better forward on this article.
Prices start at $24.95, which isn't bad for something that could ensure the rest of your life is documented flatteringly. Start posing!
Self-Taken Pro Photos
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Trend Themes
1. Selfie Gadgets - The market for gadgets that help people take better selfies is growing rapidly, with opportunities to invest in novel designs and features.
2. Professional Self Photography - Self-taken photos are moving beyond casual snaps to more professional-quality photoshoots, creating new markets for products and services catering to these needs.
3. Solo Travel Photo Gadgets - The trend towards solo travel and the desire for quality self-taken photos while on the go is driving innovation for lightweight, portable, and easy-to-use photo gadget designs.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry has room for growth by expanding their product lines to include selfie gadgets as a must-have accessory for the modern era.
2. Tourism - The tourism industry can capitalize on the trend towards solo travel by offering packages that include photography services or equipment to help travelers document their experiences.
3. Photography Services - The emergence of professional-quality self-taken photos is creating opportunities for photography services to specialize in capturing solo travelers or people in need of high-quality self-portraits.