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5 Tips for Taking the Best Photos of Your Nails
Next Gallery: How To Polish Nails Like a Pro
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Make sure all your nails are the same shape and length. Your nail art may be fabulous, but you still need to start with a good canvas. When prepping your manicure, make sure all your tips are filed the same, and that one isn’t noticeably longer or shorter than the others.

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Make sure your cuticles are in their best shape. After polishing your nails, dip a thin angled brush in polish remover, and clean any excess polish from the skin around your nails. After you have applied top coat, apply cuticle oil. However, before taking pictures, make sure to carefully wipe the shiny cuticle oil away or let it soak into skin completely.

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Use macro mode. On your camera (even your phone camera) look for the macro mode option; it’s that flower symbol! This will help your camera focus on the nails and not the background behind them.

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Have good lighting. Natural lighting without the flash is best, and morning light is the most flattering. If you can’t take photos outside early on in the day, create or buy a light box. Instructions for making your own DIY light box are <a href="http://www.nailitmag.com/?q=nail-designs/zoya/how-to-build-a-lightbox-t…;.

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It’s okay to Photoshop a little. If you have a cut on your finger or your hands look strangely red, there’s no reason you can’t use your computer for small touch ups. Just make sure any changes you make don’t completely change the look of your design.

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