If something makes you feel uncomfortable, then don't post it. If you feel good, it will shine through in the photos that you take, and the ones that you eventually post. As hard as it can be to take the plunge, remember that no one is focusing on your photo as much as you are — your followers are not going to notice the parts of yourself that you've been obsessing over.
Consider why you are posting in the first place, too, and know that it is totally OK to want a little attention online during these times. "We all want to be seen, we all want to be loved, we all want to be accepted, whether you do that via a thirst trap or whether you do that posting a nice photo of you and your family, both are doing the same thing," continues Titelman. "The presentation is just different.
If you are afraid of what people might think, especially your parents or extended family members, try to have an open dialogue with them about the motives behind your post. "My grandma and my aunt follow me on Instagram," says, a photographer based in North Carolina. "With my grandma, I always have a conversation with her and I tell her that this is what makes me feel confident.
If the thought of fending off a parent or sibling is killing your buzz, take photos in moments where you're guaranteed to have some privacy. "Find times when no one is going to interrupt you, like when you're doing your skin care," says, a student at New York University who is currently spending quarantine at her parents' house in Los Angeles. "You don't have to have makeup on. You don't have to have your hair done.
If you don't happen to have a lawnmower handy, you can always use your trusty bedroom mirror to get the perfect shot. Once somewhat shunned across the internet, mirror photos have taken on an entirely new life while in quarantine. "Mirror pictures are really fun to play with because you can get really creative," says Lopez. If you've tried using every mirror in the house, try dragging your mirror out into your backyard for a more editorial approach.