Who best to take advice from on taking the best selfies ever than a real life cinematographer!Forget filters: for that perfect shot, you just need three things: lighting, angle and background. In this video, Shimon Galiley of Reel Utica Films outlines how to properly use the ambient lighting around you for that perfect (well, better) selfie.

We've covered Shimon's work before HERE and the quiet gradual ripples that he's been making in the Utica area are sure to turn into waves the more that his talent is realized. We'll keep you updated on his latest as it comes!

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