Tips for Taking Awesome Selfies in Your Swimming Pool

Pools are always appreciated when days get warmer and longer. Part of the fun that goes along with having a pool where you can casually swim is being able to sprinkle your social media pages with fresh selfies. If this is something you have plans to do, increase your odds of taking some fantastic photos by checking out these tips for taking great selfies in your pool, brought to you by the San Diego pool construction and design experts from San Diego Pools.

Pick Your Location

Yes, we know you’re already in the pool for this particular selfie session. However, you’ll take a better selfie if you put some thought into just where you’re located in your pool when you start smiling and snapping away. The many picturesque possibilities include:

• On top of or by festive or fun floating pool accessories
• In an area where there are eye-catching landscape features behind you
• Poolside when you’re not directly in the pool

Choose a Good Angle

Generally, it’s best to avoid holding your phone either too high or too low for your pool selfies. When taking selfies from a lower angle, the results tend to be somewhat unflattering. On the other hand, the potential problem with holding your phone way up high is getting some extra glare from the sun reflecting off the water. Face level usually works best for selfies when you’re partially submerged in the pool.

Find a Good Time of Day for Natural Light

Figure out when you’ll likely get the best natural light, since it’s not easy to control what kind of lighting you have to work with outside. Avoid times like the early afternoon when the sun is higher overhead. If you want more flexibility with when you can snap selfies in your pool, at least make sure the sun is behind you first.

Figure Out What’s Going to Show Up in the Photo

Before you start taking pool selfies, look behind you to see if the background isn’t going to be a distraction. For instance, you may want to avoid areas where there’s a lot of pool clutter, such as a pile of floaties not being used at the moment. If your pool is located by a rear entrance to your home, you might also want to take selfies when you know other people won’t be randomly going in and out.

Include Other People and Pets

Just because you’re taking pics of yourself doesn’t mean others can’t be in it, too. If you’re swimming with family members or buddies, feel free to take selfies with them. And don’t forget the four-legged family members—they often make the best subjects for laugh-out-loud selfies.

Have Fun with Props

You could hold up a colorful umbrella, put on some oversized sunglasses, or playfully hold a cocktail glass. These are just some of the many possibilities with props you can use to make your pool selfies more entertaining. You can even change into a more colorful swimsuit or wear one that matches your props.

Keep the Lens Clean and Practice

Keep a cloth close by so you can quickly clear away any water on the lens or get rid of finger smudges. Also, feel free to take a bunch of practice selfies. This gives you a chance to experiment a bit, and you’ll have more photos to choose from when you’re ready to post and share.

If you’re ready to transform your yard into the perfect selfie spot with a pool, call on the experienced pros at San Diego Pools. We’re the swimming pool builder San Diego homeowners have trusted for more than 40 years to design and install the pools of their dreams. Give us a call today at 888-707-7786 to learn how our innovative designs and high-quality custom construction can be ideal for you and your family.