How to Capture the Perfect Sugar Baby Selfie

The perfect sugar baby selfie can be a game-changer. Whether you’re looking to make your profile stand out on a sugaring website or you want to attract potential partners on your social media, the right picture is your crucial first impression.

But if you’re not quite getting the results you want, don’t stress. With a few changes to your selfie style, your DMs will always be full of potential partners! Here are a few tips to get you started:

Be your own artistic director

You don’t want your selfies to look too staged. But you also want to put a bit of thought into what kind of message you want to convey with your pictures. Heavy make-up, for instance, can give your audience the impression that you are wild and free. A more natural look can give you a youthful, innocent edge. Here are a few more examples of how you can convey your personality through your pictures:

• Your wild side. Your pictures don’t have to be suggestive to show your fun, sexy side. Relying on a big smile and movement in your poses can be more appealing than provocative pictures.
• Your social side. We would recommend against posting group pictures to your sugar dating profile. But, you can certainly show off your bubbly personality by taking selfies at different social gatherings like brunch or music festivals.
• Your innocence. If you are a naturally sweet and peaceful person, showcase that in your selfies with soft facial expressions and light, natural-looking makeup.
• Your interests. Maybe you love painting or you have a huge book collection. These can be featured in your selfies to show how you spend your free time.

Don’t forget the wardrobe! We would recommend that when choosing your outfit, you go with something that makes you feel comfortable and confident.

Get outside

Natural lighting, especially during the golden hours of sunrise and sunset, is excellent for taking selfies. This lighting will soften any discolorations or blemishes and highlight your best features.

If you’re taking photos in the middle of the day, make sure you tilt your face up to the sun so that you don’t get unflattering shadows under your brow and chin.

Another benefit of taking pictures outside is that you can find some great backgrounds. Whether it’s the ocean, your favorite outdoor cafe, or even a cool mural, these backgrounds can make your selfies more interesting. A sugar daddy will definitely ask you about them.

If natural lighting is absolutely not available to you, that’s okay! A warm light is your best option for artificial selfie lighting.

Turn off the flash

Far-off lighting is going to give you a much better picture than an in-your-face flash. So, make sure to turn the flash off before taking your selfies.

Make the most of modern-day tools

It may feel a bit odd at first to make use of photography tools like selfie sticks and tripods. But they exist for a reason! These tools can take the shake out of your selfies and give you more options in terms of angles and poses.

Relax

When you’re feeling uncomfortable and under pressure to produce a great selfie, your pictures will end up looking forced and fake. So, how can you relax enough to take a genuine, inviting selfie? Here are a few tricks:

• Warm up as you would before a run. It sounds crazy, but a few shoulder rolls, stretches, and even light jogging in place are quick ways to relax and boost your brain’s feel-good chemicals.
• Think of the funniest moment of your life. Most of us have had that moment of uncontrollable laughter that still brings a smile to our faces when we think of it.
• Use props. Whether it’s your favorite coffee mug, a flower, or a glass of wine, holding something in your hand can make you feel more grounded. And hey, don’t be above using your pets! Your furry friend will love the attention and we can bet that being around them instantly puts you at ease.
• Listen to music. Photoshoots should feel like a party, and the right soundtrack can help you channel your inner model.
• Hype yourself up. Sometimes all that your selfie game needs is a little pep talk. Coach yourself just like you would coach your best friend, with positive affirmations and encouragement.

Try out different poses

You may remember the era of pouty face head-tilt selfies. For today’s dating scene, you’ll want to go beyond this classic look and make use of a range of different poses to attract your next date. Here are a few poses to try (and we would suggest you try them all!)

• Get your hands involved. Pushing your hair behind your ear, smoothing out your shirt, and straightening your glasses can all be subtle poses that give your selfies authenticity.
• Create space. If your arms and legs are too close to your body, they’ll give you a slouched, unconfident look. Instead, get loose and try different poses with your arms raised, a hand on your hip, or one leg slightly in front of the other.
• Try out different facial expressions. Smiling, relaxed, pensive, pouty, sexy, try them all! The more practice you get with different facial expressions, the wider range you’ll have in your poses.

Be ready to take many, many pictures

If you’ve ever seen a photoshoot (or even a fake one in a movie), you’ll notice that the photographer never stops snapping pictures. That’s because some of the best, most natural photos are taken when the model is transitioning from one pose to the next. A good photographer is ready to sift through hundreds of photos looking for those unexpected gems.

So, don’t think about how many pictures you’re taking. Instead, consider setting a time limit and simply snapping away!

Check in as you go

During a selfie session, it’s a good idea to quickly check in with the photos as you take them. This isn’t to get too nit-picky—you’ll have time to sit down and select your favorites later. Instead, you want to make sure that there’s nothing glaringly wrong with your selfies, like smudged makeup or a piece of trash in the background.

Always be in selfie mode

The fact is, unscripted selfies are often the best ones. So, don’t be afraid to whip out the selfie stick when you’re going about your daily life. A quick pic in the car after a yoga class or when you’re studying at the library between classes can create authentic, personal selfies.

You’re ready to get in front of the camera!

The fact of the matter is, the more practice you get with taking selfies, the better your selfies will be. To be sure, incorporating these tips will certainly help elevate your selfie game. But in order to create your own sugar baby selfie style, the best thing you can do is just go for it!