Selfies and people shots

Taking a photo selfie

1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Switch to Photo mode. See Choosing a capture mode
3. Tap to switch to the front camera.
4. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .

Using the Live Makeup feature

Look best in your photo selfies. With the Live Makeup feature, apply real-time touch-ups such as skin smoothening, face slimming, and more.

1. On the Home screen, tap the camera icon to open the Camera app.
2. Choose whether to use the main or front camera to take photos. See Camera basics for details.
3. Tap , and then tap to display the touch-up options.
4. Tap each option, and then drag its slider to make your adjustments.
   
5. When you're ready to take the photo, tap .

Unflipping photos selfies

When you view yourself on the Viewfinder screen, your selfie is actually a mirrored image. Here's what to do if your captured photo looks flipped and is not the mirrored image.

1. Switch to Photo mode. See Choosing a capture mode for details.
2. Tap to switch to the front camera.
3. Tap .
4. Make sure the Save mirrored selfies option is turned on.

Related How-tos

Choosing a capture mode

Taking photos in Bokeh mode

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