Let’s say you need a photo for facebook or a dating site. Here is a very good step-by-step video that shows you everything you need to think about to get a good photo of yourself:

You can take the photo yourself with a self-timer and a tripod. Or you could have a friend with a nice camera take the photo.

The other option is to go to a portrait studio. A typical package might cost $75, and will give you the files for high resolution photos in three poses. One nationwide chain that will do this is Portrait Innovations. The advantages are a nice backdrop and great lighting.

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