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So, your partner just popped the question.
You are soon going to be somebody’s wife. Congratulations! I know you are very excited. You can barely contain yourself. Your mind is racing.
What flowers will you have for the wedding? What will your gown look like? You need to call your best friend to share the good news. But before you do all that, let’s do one small but very important thing; take a selfie of your expensive engagement ring – one that your partner probably bought from David Christopher Jewellery Store.
An engagement ring selfie is an excellent way to broadcast the good news to family and friends without needing to contact each one individually. Here are a few useful tips to help you capture an engagement ring selfie you can be proud of.
Use natural light
For a flawless photo, we would advise you to take the selfie outdoors and take advantage of natural light. Avoid using the flash as it might make your photo blurry.
While at it, make sure to capture the background as much as you can if you are taking the selfie immediately after your partner proposes to you. If they popped the question at the beach, for example, capture the waves. Capturing the sunset if the proposal happened in the evening will also give you a beautiful engagement ring selfie.
Another idea would be to have your partner smiling in the background as they show off the engagement ring. Make sure to try out different backgrounds so that you can have several photos to choose from.
Try different angles
Don’t just focus on one angle. To show off the ring’s setting, go for a side shot. A shot from above will accentuate the ring’s shape. If you are wearing other jewellery like rings or a watch, it would be advisable to take them off so that all focus is on the ring.
A big watch face in the background might make your ring look smaller than it actually is. Take your time and try different angles until you arrive at the one that best shows off your ring.
Mind your nails
You don’t want your friends and family cringing at the sight of your nails once you send them that engagement ring selfie. If you have unkempt nails, your engagement ring selfie will not pop.
Get your nails done before taking those photos. You can choose to have a neutral colour for a classic look or go for bolder colours for a more creative shot. Use a moisturiser to make your hand smooth and glowing.
If you want to take a picture of your engagement ring and your nails are looking shabby, get creative with the poses. For example, you can fold your fist or hold hands with your partner. You could also take the selfie in a way that frames out your nails.
Strike a pose
Relax your fingers to avoid wrinkling up your skin. For a more relaxed look, rest your hand on a prop or your partner’s hand. Tilt your hand slightly to minimise the appearance of pores and hairs.
Avoid zooming
If you want to take a close up picture of your ring, avoid the zoom function. Instead, use the focus function. Zooming will distort the quality of the picture while focusing will enhance the quality of your image.
Simply direct your device on where to focus and hold down for a few seconds. Use this trick to blur your partner’s face and focus on the engagement ring.
Edit and filter
It’s okay to edit and filter your engagement ring selfie. Yes, that is not cheating. Use filters to intensify the background and make it more nostalgic or romantic. You can seek a professional’s help and have them edit your engagement selfie before posting it.
Congratulations on your engagement!
Take as many pictures as possible but only upload one on socials. Uploading too many pictures may take away the attention from the ring.
Before posting anything on Instagram or Facebook, it is good practice to let your close friends and family know beforehand. You don’t want your best friend to find out that you got engaged from Instagram; of course, unless she’s not your best friend.
We hope the tips shared will help you make a beautiful picture of your engagement ring. Congratulations once more!
