selfies
Selfies are photographs typically taken by the person pictured, usually with a front-facing camera on a smartphone or compact camera. They are commonly shared on social media to document moments, appearance, or surroundings and may involve deliberate poses, expressions, or backgrounds.
Origin and etymology: The practice predates smartphones, but the term selfie emerged in the 2000s. A widely
Use and cultural impact: Selfies function as a mode of self-presentation, documentation, and social signaling. They
Techniques and formats: Common variants include portrait selfies, mirror selfies, and group selfies. Accessories such as
Ethics and safety: Issues include privacy and consent of people pictured, the potential for non-consensual sharing