Out Box Communications

The selfie craze has swept the nation and everyone from tweens to grandparents are regularly posting pictures of themselves on social media. The trend is so hot that there is even a national day to celebrate the phenomenon: June 21. And according to a recent U.S. Cellular survey, more than two thirds of wireless users (71 percent) keep themselves entertained by taking photos and posting (67 percent) on social media¹. “We’ve all become enamored with capturing moments and uploading life events on social media platforms, but it can take practice to capture the perfect picture,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South, “To get the best shots, it is a good idea to consider lighting, angles, poses and accessories. There are even some great apps that allow you to edit or add special effects to your photos.” U.S. Cellular recommends the following tips for selfie-takers: • Get a smartphone with a good quality camera. When it comes to mobile devices, not

Happy Selfie Day! ROANOKE, Va. (June 21, 2016) – Nearly everyone carries a digital camera in his or her pocket capable of creating higher resolution photos than expensive digital SLR cameras sold a dozen years ago. According to a recent U.S. Cellular survey,* 81 percent of smartphone owners take photos with their device and a growing number (65 percent) are using their devices to access social media on a daily basis, allowing them to share those images with friends and family.    Yet even with the availability of smart devices such as Apple’s iPhone 6s, Samsung’s Galaxy 7 and LG’s G5, and tablets such as the various iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tabs, that are packed with high resolution cameras and software to improve picture-taking, all too often the results could be better. “Technological improvements in the past few years have transformed photography for the masses much the same way George Eastman’s Kodak Brownie cameras did at the turn of the 20 th