Camera Angles

Ahhh the camera, fantastic invention that you are! I even own several retro varieties (and recently acquired a Polaroid, the film for which is more expensive than the thing I have to put it in). I'm not entirely camera literate and my camera is not the most cutting edge out there, but my Canon Powershot (in shimmery powder pink because it was cheapest) fits the job nicely.
It takes me several self-timed takes (lots of ten seconds) to get a photo that doesn't blur me to the point of cloud consistency, and on a good day I can chose from up to three! I don't use flash after doing a test photo and found out it alters the clothing colours and makes us look odd. And it's much more gentle on the morning eyes this way.

Always be ready for the self timer.

Everyone can be photogenic, it's just question of wearing the right thing, lighting and position! I like low-ish lighting or natural light. The main thing is you have to carry yourself well: no slouching!!! The hand on hip is classic, never fails; it highlights the smallest part of you, your waist, you can stick your chest out and show off your necklace and everything else, meanwhile your arm is defined and in a pleasing triangle shape. It's repeated in my photos frequently, for a fuller effect, turn your body more to the side! 
I don't photo-shop my photos, for start I wouldn't know how to do it effectively and I have neither the time nor the desire to alter my body from how it actually is. I can do that easily enough by walking (or taking the bus) and eating. The only adjustments I make are with my curtains and lamp for light and I crop the various messes on top of and beside my wardrobe out. You really don't need to see my plastic bag collection up there...
It's all real!
Finally, selfies.

Remember to look at the camera.

I don't really take them, the handheld ones, I can't deny I take photos of myself everyday. The under chin angle is not recommended, even the slimmest among us cannot escape the chin roll when the wrong neck and camera angle align.

Up nostril shots only serve to enhance the roll's unflattering effect.

Above is good, as is in front, just make sure your arm doesn't hog the frame.You could just buy a selfie stick if you didn't get one for Christmas, as a lot of my social media friends did. And, if you do use a mirror, try to look at the lens reflection in the mirror and not the screen in front of you. It'll look better, I promise.

Clean your mirror.

Or grab a friend to do it for you! 

Unless they're like me and are slightly afraid of touching other people's smartphones for fear of breaking them, or pressing the wrong button umpteenth times.

Don't push others out of the frame, no matter how photogenic you may feel.

Find your best angle and stick to it.