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The evolution of the #Selfie

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Self-portraits date back to when humans would carve their images on cave walls.

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The earliest self-portraits were less focused on narcissism, and more about the desire to capture a moment in life.

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…due largely to digital cameras and the internet.

Self-portraits have evolved tremendously since Rembrandt and Van Gogh …

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Taking selfies and posting them on social media might not be as vain as it seems.Its more about seeking reassurance and making statements about ourselves.

Selfies can be considered at once, too PERFECT…

and too SELF-CONSCIOUS.

The act of sharing a #selfie on social networks is embraced by people of all ages and all social statuses.

Recently in Complex magazine, Rihanna was photographed taking a photo of herself.

The difference between a self portrait and a selfie is represented in the response each photo receives.

There are very few people who are completely confident. Its people looking for their friends to confirm they look good.

The selfie is narcissitic but only in the sense its showing something of yourself. “I look really good ….everyone should see how good I look.”

Instagram has become increasingly more popular. The ability to manipulate photos very easily does play a role in people’s willingness to publish personal photos.

Natural self-portraits have been over taken by duck faces, peace signs and dirty mirrors.

Self-image is important and not always in a narcissistic way. It’s how we define ourselves and present for others to see.

We rely on others perceptions, judgements, and appraisals to develop our social self.

The selfie is a way to receive an immediate response on how we look.

The “looking glass self” is a psychological concept that suggests we develop our sense of self based on the perceptions of those we interact with.

Studies have shown that the comments on your facebook profile picture strongly affect your level of perceived physical, social and professional attractiveness.

What happened to disposable cameras that were used to capture moments with friends and family?

The camera has turned into an interactive mirror that answers the question, “am I the fairest of them all?”