Selfies have been around since 1939 but didn't become widely popular until 2012 through social media hashtags. While some argue selfies promote one standard of beauty, the document analyzes the selfies of four influencers and finds that each woman's selfies match her unique style and personality rather than conforming to one standard. Selfies allow people to express their individual creativity and identity rather than making everyone look the same.

1. The Selfie
Kalani Moore and Maryn Newman

2. A picture that is taken by oneself.
What is a “selfie”?!
Robert Cornelius
1939
Jennifer Lee was the first to use “#selfie”
2011
Everyone was taking selfies
2012

3. What do people find attractive about
selfies?
- Research has found that photos that include the
participant/photographer in the shot people find it more
personable and meaningful
- Shows self-confidence
- Way to express one’s creativity and identity
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4. Is their selfie content the same? Is there only one standard of beauty when it comes to
selfies? Do selfies make everyone the same or do they bring a sense of uniqueness?
Comparing 4 Influencers
Victoria Paris Kim Kardashian Selena Gomez Hailey Bieber

5. Lifestyle, travel, 0.5, vibrant

6. Front camera, same face, all similar

7. Promotional, lifestyle, relatable

8. Close up, similar, popular style

9. Do Selfies Conform to One Beauty
Standard?
- No!
- Many different types of selfies
- 0.5, mirror, front camera, lifestyle
- Each selfie matches the influencer’s vibe
and unique style
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