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A selfie is a self-portrait photograph taken by oneself using a camera, typically a smartphone or webcam, held at arm's length or with the help of a selfie stick. The word became popular in the early 2010s and was Webster's dictionary's word of the year in 2013.
The first known photographic self-portrait was taken by Robert Cornelius, a pioneer of photography.
Buzz Aldrin took a selfie while standing on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission on July 21, 1969.
The first front-facing camera on a mobile phone, the VP-210, was introduced by Kyocera in Japan.
Taken by Enoch Lau on 26 August 2006
The term "selfie" was first used in the Australian online forum – 'Dr Karl Self-Serve Science Forum'.
The mobile app company Lightricks released Facetune, the selfie editor that would revolutionize photo editing for everyone.
Oxford Dictionaries declared "selfie" the word of the year, cementing its place in pop culture (Coincidence? We don’t think so).
The "dronie," a selfie taken with a drone, gained popularity as drone technology became more accessible.
The COVID-19 pandemic saw a surge in selfie-taking as people were forced to socially distance and stay home.
Facetune’s impact on the selfie has normalized editing individual photos and selfies and has created a revolution, and we’re not just talking about adding bunny ears or puppy noses. Before Facetune came along, photo editing was like a secret club that only professional photographers and graphic designers could join.
But now, thanks to Facetune (and a bunch of other photo editing apps), even your grandma can give her photos a little extra sparkle. It's like we've democratized the art of photo editing or something.
Facetune has also helped democratize photo editing by allowing anyone and everyone to express their creativity. You can now experiment with different looks and styles and really showcase your unique personality in your photos.
It's no wonder that Facetune has become a favorite among so many people - it's the ultimate tool for self-expression and self-love and that's something to snap a selfie about!
Facetune’s impact on the selfie has normalized editing individual photos and selfies and has created a revolution, and we’re not just talking about adding bunny ears or puppy noses. Before Facetune came along, photo editing was like a secret club that only professional photographers and graphic designers could join.
But now, thanks to Facetune (and a bunch of other photo editing apps), even your grandma can give her photos a little extra sparkle. It's like we've democratized the art of photo editing or something.
Facetune has also helped democratize photo editing by allowing anyone and everyone to express their creativity. You can now experiment with different looks and styles and really showcase your unique personality in your photos.
It's no wonder that Facetune has become a favorite among so many people - it's the ultimate tool for self-expression and self-love and that's something to snap a selfie about!
