Quick answer
Use the rear camera when possible, clean the lens, place the phone around chest height and rotate yourself relative to the light before changing poses.
Set the camera first
Use a timer or remote shutter, avoid digital zoom and stabilise the phone. Step farther back and crop later if the wide lens distorts proportions.
Rotate through the light
Small changes matter. Turn in 10-degree steps and watch where highlights land on shoulders, arms and torso. Keep facial light believable.
Respect the room
Choose a quiet corner, avoid capturing strangers and do not block equipment. A clean shot is not worth making other members uncomfortable.
Common questions
Front or rear camera?
The rear camera usually offers better quality, but use whichever lets you frame safely and confidently.
Why do mirrors make me look distorted?
Wide lenses and angled mirrors can stretch the edges; keep the phone level and subject near the centre.