Pets & props: 10 ways to take beautiful engagement ring selfies

The right light

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Getting this right will help make your ring look like a million bucks, even if it’s a smaller gem. The light will help catch all the right angles or facets for your diamond or gem to shine at its maximum potential.

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Insta-worthy hands

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This means applying handcream to get rid of any potential dry flakes, keeping your nails trimmed and even, finding the right shade to match, and so on. Stick to neutrals, if you’re thinking of painting your nails. Think nude, pale pink, blush tones, so it doesn’t distract readers from your ring.

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Touching moments

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There's something about a couple's hands touching that reflects intimacy and a deep emotional connection.

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Look Ma, no hands!

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Your engagement ring shot doesn't always have to show the ring on your finger. Take inspiration from this couple who gave theirs a unique spin. 

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Stand out from the crowd

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Inject a litte humour into your picture!

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Natural beauty

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Nothing quite beats a gorgeous landscape, especially if you were proposed to while on a vacay, for the perfect backdrop to your sparkler.

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Propped to perfection

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If you've a furkid that's a large part of your life, include it in your shot for an adorable and meaningful spin! 

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Keep your background clean

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You don’t want a bunch of things keeping the focus away from what’s important: your new bling.

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Use beautifying apps if necessary

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If your hands are a little too veiny or wrinkly, apps like mobile photoshop and mei tu xiu xiu will remove the lines in a jiffy. But prepare for your big day with moisturising hand cream as much as possible, as they will be photographed too, especially during the ring exchange.

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Don't leave him out!

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Don't leave out your partner on this joyous occasion, because an engagement takes two! 

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