Fashion And Style

with Lynne Chinyoka - Musiyiwa

"...Of Photos and Photoshoot Backgrounds"

Capturing moments has become nearly an everyday thing. Growing up we'd have to hire a cameraman to help us with the capturing but not anymore. Thanks to digital era .

 Our phones have become our clocks, our calculators, our calendars our cameras and so much more ...

 Lives have actually been made easy and fun. The things that we couldn't afford earlier now come all in one package (the Phone handset). 

This means that now all of us can afford to capture each and every day depending on obsession yemunhu. 

Since we now have the liberty to capture our moments as and when we want, there's need for us to share on a few hints and notes so that we don't go viral or face the brutality of social media. 

It's quite easy to trend in this social media era juss make sure you avoid trending for the wrong reasons .

Not many of us really care about the background in their pictures. But trust me we should.

Today am going to share on a few notes why it probably matters. 

We should always check or rather take note of the background before our events and moments are captured.

There are a number of things that can go wrong in a photo, it's no surprise that often  people end up with a selfie that they're not happy with.

Between the lighting, angles, focus and the little things we don't realize we're doing when the camera is on us, there are a lot of details to watch when we're figuring out whether our photos are usable or suitable enough to share.

1. Avoid taking pictures in the Bathroom.

There's always something embarrassing there and u might not notice it until someone mentions it in comments.

2. Check for animals eg pets.

Always check if there are animals in the background and also make sure u are aware of what they are doing in that moment.

3. Check for mirrors

Always check if they're any mirrors around. Mostly they reflect on detail we don't intend to share 

4. Is the background clean ?

Mostly the background ine marara,

Dirty walls,

Tone up Curtains,

A not properly packed Wardrobe,

A bed that is not made and has dirty linen or linen that has since given up🙆🏾‍♀️

5. Quality

Before posting a pic or video on social media just check to see if the quality is clear enough. You wouldn't want kuzobvunzwa kuti ndiani uyu

Avoid uploading hazy photos unopa vanhu zvekutaura 

6. Is it the best shot for everyone in the pic?

Before uploading anything on social media just check to see if everyone in the pic was in their best form too.

You might upload rawakabuda iwewe wega but vamwe vasina kuita zvakanaka.

7. Are there any other irregularities?

If it's a selfie check armpits please! 

If you've been sweating that sweat ring surely spoils the picture.

Also make sure you always keep clean armpits, not necessarily for pics but hygienic purposes chaidzo.

8. Avoid being in other people's businesses

If in a public place check background before capturing to avoid being in other people's businesses. 

Imagine uploading a pic with pipo kissing or fighting in the background. It seizes to be about you trust me...

Lynne Chinyoka - Musiyiwa is an Executive Administrator with a Harare firm.