Behind the photo craze and selfie phenomenon, you’ll find a smart and simple device worth adding to your kit — the selfie stick for everything!  Whether you’re pointing the camera at yourself or your subject, How to Shoot great videos with a selfie stick here are some tips to get the most out of your selfie stick:

1. Locate the camera

The beauty of the selfie mode is that you can provide a point of view to the story. However, getting an acceptable selfie isn’t as easy as it looks. Finding a flattering angle, choosing a suitable background, and finding your light is just the beginning!

The trick to taking a classic selfie is to position your camera at eye level, just as you would if you were interviewing a tripod. Lowering the camera may feel heroic, but it can also accentuate a double chin. Now, change it, place the stick next to you, and take a profile shot. If you’re skiing, skateboarding, or water skiing, try putting a selfie stick behind you for a cool chase shot. Experiment with different camera positions to get various angles.

Are you ready for your close-up? Unfortunately, shooting yourself at arm’s length makes for a bad portrait. Adding a little distance between the lens and the face ultimately makes the shot more attractive. It gives you more breathing room around your face and a chance to see the background. If you don’t let strangers get that close, then the camera shouldn’t get that close either. Make some extra room for yourself with a stretchable selfie stick that stretches as needed — be ready to accommodate any size group shot or highlight the incredible scenery in the background.

While selfie sticks are a great tool for people who want to photograph themselves while flying solo, they also offer endless possibilities for hand-held photography.

2. Turn the camera

After taking a selfie, please turn your camera and show us the world from your point of view. A POV lens can be a good cross-section when photographing yourself. It provides a unique perspective when you do something active, such as walking or driving. It makes your audience feel like they’re with you.

Although there are a few mounts that can connect the action cam to your head or chest, the selfie lever provides maximum versatility when you want to get many different photos without a lot of setup time.

3. Put yourself in others’ shoes

Here’s the fun part. With a little creativity, you can unlock a whole world of possibilities. Turn the rod upside down for a cool low angle. Let the camera almost touch the ground, see the soles of your shoes hit the sidewalk, watch your skis carve in the snow, or catch your bike tires rolling down the street. Front, side, and back shots, there are several different options.

Try using a selfie stick to enhance your shots. Peering from the crowd at a concert, or over the chef’s shoulder as she makes paella. The extra height of the selfie stick provides a good vantage point.

4. Keep it steady

The stick also acts as an additional point of steady contact, making the shot more stable than it would be with a handheld camera. Some selfie sticks even work like monopods. They are long enough to rest the base on the ground for balance and support. For those who are ready to take action, try the handheld electric universal joint – the ultimate selfie stick!

5. Hand over the selfie stick

If you’re not the subject of the story, don’t be afraid to hand the selfie stick over to genius. Instruct them on how to photograph themselves to add some fun to the mix.

6. Choose the right stick for your job

Selfie sticks come in a variety of quality and price ranges, from simple toys to professional tools. Generally, you get what you pay for. When choosing the right stick, be aware that some mounts are dedicated to one type of camera, while others are universal and can switch between smartphones, action, and point-and-shoot cameras. Also, consider the movement options your mount offers. The hinged mounting seat helps you tilt the camera, but the ball head gives you maximum flexibility. Choose a stick strong enough to venture into; I’ve seen some of them break in half. Consider both folding length and extension length when choosing the size that works best for you.

7. Follow selfie stick etiquette

Whether you consider selfies to be watchable, addictive fun, or a legitimate art form, you can’t completely escape selfie culture. And now it’s harder than ever to ignore the ubiquity of selfies.

Selfie sticks allow us to take pictures beyond our mortal range, but at what cost? These simple installations allow us to shoot from delightfully high angles and capture a wider field of view. But they are banned in some places because they can damage art and disturb other visitors.

Does this mean you have to get rid of your beloved selfie stick? No, however, to avoid accidentally destroying priceless artwork and causing an international incident, we have laid down some hard and fast rules about selfie stick etiquette:

(1) Do not use the selfie stick in crowded and narrow places, especially indoors

Even on a normal day, navigating the crowds at popular museums like the Louvre or the Met can be difficult. Now, add a bunch of pointy projectiles to the mix, and you’re on your way to finding someone who needs a blindfold.

If you must stick with it, make sure the shore around you is clean — not just for people, but for things like priceless art. But seriously, people can destroy paintings with just their limbs. Don’t curry favor with fate and big fines just to show where you’ve been.

(2) Selfie sticks don’t make difficult photos harder

Want to photograph a beautiful sea view from a cliff? It doesn’t get easier or safer until you own a selfie stick, and just because you own a selfie stick doesn’t mean it gets easier, and it certainly doesn’t make it any safer. If anything, grabbing and trying to maneuver a huge pole instead of looking at your footing ensures disaster, and no one should get hurt in the name of a selfie.

(3) When you can use the shooting normally, do not use the selfie stick

If you’re on the Great Wall of China or top of a mountain road and want to take a picture to show off the fact that you’re in it, it’s easier to understand the landscape with a selfie stick. Taking a selfie stick amid a holiday crowd or in front of a bathroom mirror is not easy to understand. Before using a selfie stick, be sure to ask yourself, “What am I trying to show you?”

8. Conclusion

Now, it’s time to adopt these selfie stick strategies and add some style and personality to your videos. The power is in your hands.

FAQ：

Can I use a selfie stick as a stabilizer?

The selfie stick can also be an additional point of contact for stabilization, making shots more steady than when shooting handheld. Some selfie sticks even offer the ability to act as a monopod, they’re long enough to rest the base on the ground for balance and support.

Do selfie sticks work with all phones?

The sticks are Bluetooth-enabled, which pair with your iPhone or Android phone and let you press a button on the handle to take a photo. Sticks that come without any remote triggering function; some of these are sold as a package deal with a keychain-sized Bluetooth remote.

How does an invisible selfie stick work?

When you shoot 360, you have to stitch together multiple photos or videos captured by separate lenses that cover different parts of your scene. That overlap between lenses is the key to the magic of the Invisible Selfie Stick.

What purpose does the selfie stick serve?

A selfie stick is used to take photographs or video by positioning a digital camera device, typically a smartphone, beyond the normal range of the arm. This allows for shots to be taken at angles and distances that would not have been possible with the human arm by itself.