Okay, so, I’ve been seeing these bathtub selfies all over Instagram and thought, “Why not give it a shot?” It looked kinda cool and relaxing, so I decided to try it out myself. I’m no pro photographer or anything, but I thought it’d be a fun little project. Plus, I wanted some new pics for my own feed, you know?
First thing I did was make sure the bathroom was presentable. I didn’t want a messy background ruining my masterpiece. I tidied up a bit, put away some stray stuff, and made sure the lighting wasn’t totally horrible. I’m lucky to have a window in my bathroom, so I got some decent natural light going on.
Next, the bathtub. I filled it up with warm water, not too hot, not too cold. I added some bath salts I had lying around, the lavender-scented ones. I figured it would add a nice touch and make the whole experience more chill.
Now, for the fun part – getting the shots. I started by sitting on the edge of the tub, just to get comfortable with the whole setup. I took a few test shots with my phone, trying out different angles. I wanted to see what looked good and what didn’t. My phone’s got a pretty good camera, so I wasn’t too worried about the quality.
- I tried some from above, looking down into the tub.
- Then I tried some from the side, at eye level.
- And of course, the classic selfie angle, holding the phone up high.
After a few rounds of that, I decided to get in the tub. This was a bit trickier, trying to hold the phone steady and not drop it in the water. I carefully climbed in, making sure not to splash too much. Once I was settled, I started snapping away again. I played around with different poses – leaning back, looking away, looking at the camera. Some turned out kind of awkward, but a few were actually pretty good, if I do say so myself.
The whole thing took longer than I expected. I probably spent a good hour in there, just experimenting and trying to get the perfect shot. My hair did get a little wet towards the end, but I didn’t fully submerge it or anything. It was more like a styled damp look, I guess.
The results? Well, I ended up with a bunch of photos. Some were definitely not Instagram-worthy, but there were a few gems in there. I picked my favorite, did a little editing – you know, just brightness, contrast, the usual – and posted it. Got a few likes, a couple of comments. Not bad for a first attempt, I’d say.
It was a fun little experiment, and I’m glad I tried it. Would I do it again? Maybe. It’s definitely not something I’d do every day, but for a special occasion or just when I’m feeling myself, why not? It’s a nice way to pamper yourself and get a few cool photos in the process. If you’re thinking about trying it, I say go for it! Just make sure you don’t drop your phone in the water.
