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With the growing use of mobile phone cameras for taking selfies, a variety of fun and unique beauty filters are being introduced in different social apps. Google recently explored the impact of filtered selfies on people's wellbeing by conducting studies and speaking with child and mental health experts. Through the research, the company found out that there is a negative impact of default filters on mental wellbeing. For this reason, Google has created guidelines on control, transparency and design language relating to filtered photos. 


In a blogpost, Google revealed its new people-centered guidelines that will let users choose if and when their appearance is changed in pictures. This means that the face retouching settings will be off by default. 

Google Introduces Guidelines for Control and Transparency for Filtered Selfies

Taking Selfies All The Time Could Be Sign Of Mental Illness
We all have a friend whose Instagram feed is filled with pictures of themselves. Selfies are so ingrained in our lives now that we don't really see them as any sort of issue. But according to two psychologists, snapping selfies all the time could have a negative impact on our mental health.

Psychologists Mark D. Griffiths and Janarthanan Balakrishnan have published a paper in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, in which they argue that selfitis is a real condition, and can be diagnosed as excessive selfie taking.

Taking Selfies All The Time Could Be Sign Of Mental Illness #Video

How To Take the Perfect Holiday Selfie
Going on holiday? Forget sending a postcard, these days it’s all about the selfie! Don’t get me wrong we’re all still guilty of snapping the view from our sun loungers, the perfect cocktail and the rolling waves of the sea but for many of us the selfie has now become the priority.

How To Take the Perfect Holiday Selfie #Infographic

The Evolution of the Selfie
“The days of simply taking a picture are long gone, a distant memory in the history of photography. The selfie now rules supreme and with it has come several offspring, each more niche than the last. Belfies, felfies and shelfies are all legitimate forms of the selfie – in fact there are so many different varieties nowadays that it is hard to keep up! But fear not, MyBreast have stepped in with an infographic to fill the holes in your knowledge and make sure your Instagram is on-trend by looking at how the selfie has evolved and the popularity of each type on Instagram!

The Evolution of the Selfie #Infographic

Don't Let Anything Get in the Way of Taking your Best Selfie
Taking selfies is turning from a casual thing to an art form.  The average millennial spends over an hour a week taking selfies these days- documenting every outfit, haircut, and cup of coffee for social media posterity.  Glasses can get in the way, but before you take them off try a few of the techniques in this infographic.  Even just changing the angle of your head can make a world of difference!

Don't Let Anything Get in the Way of Taking your Best Selfie #infographic

How to Take the Perfect Selfie
Have you ever wondered how to take the perfect selfie? Perhaps you feel like your pictures look more like Donald Duck than Kylie Jenner? Don’t worry. Even the selfie queens of Instagram would be lost if it weren’t for their insider know-how on how to pull off the perfect pose. We uncovered the secrets of photographers and supermodels to bring you the top secret tricks to hacking the perfect selfie. Your Instagram account will never be the same!

How to Take the Perfect Selfie #infographic

2015 Photography Trends
With 15 million photographers in over 150 countries, we have a pretty good grasp on this year's in photography. We analyzed all the photos posted last year, What's in and what's out?

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The Rise of the Social Media Narcissist
Narcissism is defined as a long-standing preoccupation with one’s self that creates an overwhelming need for admiration. Psychologists have noticed a rise in narcissistic personality traits, insecurity, self-objectification, addiction, damaged friendships, body dysmorphic disorder, and depression, coinciding with the increase of selfies.

The Rise of the Social Media Narcissist #infographic

Selfie Guide from Famous Political Leaders
This infographic by NinjaEssays will show you how U.S. Politicians take selfies. Let President Obama teach you how to capture the best angle so you can look your best (always take the picture from above). Take a tip from Jackie Kennedy, and find a mirror. Or follow the Clintons’ lead, and include as many people as you can. Embrace their attitude that any moment is a great moment for a selfie. Whether that moment is hanging out in an elevator, or chilling with your dog in the park, take advantage of the situation (and hopefully the lighting) and capture it with a selfie.

Selfie Guide from Famous Political Leaders #infographic

Selfie Culture Among Generation
Taking selfies are amongst the popular trends of today and because large numbers of people are now engaging in this trend, a study was conducted to find out which generation engages the most in this trend. It was found that Millennial’s (those who were born in the 80’s and early 2000’s) engage the most in taking pictures of themselves in comparison to every other generation of today.

Selfie Culture Among Generation #infographic

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