# Selfie Statistic Graphics This Infographic Examines the Anatomy of a Selfie By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-01-14 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomy-of-a-selfie References: [wearesocialmedia.gr](http://wearesocialmedia.gr/selfie-the-phenomenon/) & [pinterest](http://www.pinterest.com/pin/406942516300569837/) This infographic from [izzigadgets.com](http://www.izzigadgets.com/) picks apart the anatomy of a selfie, such as how to take a selfie and some stats about where these are being shared online. Taking a selfie seems simple enough but this graphic points out some helpful tips: shoot from straight-on or above for the [most flattering angle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aieasyshot), smile, use natural light whenever possible and if you’ve got an unwanted photobomber in the background, simply crop them out. The majority of selfies are taken by youth from the ages of 18-24, but 25% of the selfies taken each day can also be attributed to those over the age of 65. The top three places seflies are shared include [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-digital-picture-frame), text messages and [WhatsApp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zapzipped), in that order. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Selfie Taking Tips:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative smartphone camera features or apps that provide real-time feedback and suggestions for taking the best selfie. - **Selfie Demographics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Target marketing efforts towards the growing market of selfie enthusiasts over the age of 65, leveraging their unique needs and preferences. - **Selfie Sharing Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new social media platform specifically designed for sharing selfies, offering unique features and a tailored user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphone Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate AI capabilities into smartphone cameras to automatically optimize selfie-taking settings based on facial recognition and environmental factors. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop targeted advertising campaigns and strategies that cater to the preferences and behaviors of different selfie demographics. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new features and advancements in existing social media platforms to enhance the selfie-sharing experience and attract a larger user base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visual Timelapse Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfiestory.md) - [AI Selfie Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-my-selfie.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [AI Avatar Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-ai.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-tools.md) - [Creative AI Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfyzai.md) - [Smartphone Dual Screen Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfix.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remind-ai1.md)