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News18
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
National Selfie Day 2025: Origins, Fun Facts, How To Celebrate And Tips For Taking The Perfect Selfie
Last Updated: National Selfie Day 2025: National Selfie Day, celebrated every year on June 21, is all about capturing your best self. National Selfie Day 2025: Are you someone who's always ready with your phone to snap a selfie? No matter where you are or what you're wearing, all you need is a quick hair check, the right angle, and your signature pose. Well, here's something exciting—you actually get a whole day to celebrate yourself and your love for selfies. National Selfie Day, celebrated every year on June 21 and coinciding with International Yoga Day, is all about capturing your best self. But how did this day come to be? Let's dive into its origins, discover some fun facts, and explore creative ways to celebrate it. Plus, we've got some secret tips to help you nail that perfect selfie angle. National Selfie Day 2025: Origins The film camera was invented in 1885 and since then humans have always been fascinated by capturing their own image. When digital photography became popular in the 1990s and early 2000s, it made taking self-portraits easier and affordable than using film cameras. Then, around 2005, camera phones, digital cameras, and social media all came together and that's when the 'selfie" became more than just a new word. It turned into a global craze. The credit for the first selfie goes to Robert Cornelius, an American chemist and early photography pioneer. In 1839, he used the daguerreotype method to capture the first intentional self-portrait, which took around 10–15 minutes to develop. The selfie has evolved as quickly as photography itself, with many artists shaping and redefining self-portraiture over the past 181 years. From lesser-known yet highly talented figures like Vivian Maier to pop culture faces like Andy Warhol, tracing the roots of today's selfie takes us on a fascinating journey through history. However, it wasn't until the early 2000s that photography and therefore selfies, became widely accessible to the public with the arrival of the first camera phones. Following the rising trend in 2014, the BBC officially declared June 21 as National Selfie Day. Soon after, the Oxford English Dictionary added the word 'selfie' to its list of entries. National Selfie Day 2025: Fun Facts Superstitions about selfies: Yes, in some cultures, people believe selfies can capture more than just your image—possibly even a piece of your soul. This belief existed long before photography but still lingers today. How do astronauts take selfies in space?: Astronauts get creative by using reflective visors on their helmets or extending cameras to capture themselves with Earth or space as the backdrop. These photos spark wonder and bring people closer to space exploration. Selfie got an award: You will be surprised to know that 'Selfie" was 2013's word of the year. How to Celebrate National Selfie Day 2025 National Selfie Day 2025: Tips for Taking the Perfect Selfie Find the Right Light: Use natural light or face a light source to avoid harsh shadows and brighten your selfie. Use a Selfie Stick: Capture wider frames and better group shots with the help of a selfie stick. Strike a Pose: Go beyond a smile—use props or action shots to show your personality. Embrace Filters Wisely: Use subtle filters to enhance your selfie without over-editing. Capture Candid Moments: Natural, unposed selfies often tell the most genuine stories. Experiment with Angles: Try different angles and poses to find your most flattering look. So, it's time to switch on your front camera and snap a fantastic selfie that captures your best self. About the Author Lifestyle Desk Our life needs a bit of style to get the perfect zing in the daily routine. News18 Lifestyle is one-stop destination for everything you need to know about the world of fashion, food, health, travel, More The News18 Lifestyle section brings you the latest on health, fashion, travel, food, and culture — with wellness tips, celebrity style, travel inspiration, and recipes. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Fire department rallies for firefighter battling cancer
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A longtime local firefighter is now in the fight of his life after being diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer. Now, his firehouse and his family are stepping in to help. Robert Cornelius is the kind of firefighter every department wishes to have. For the last 28 years, he hasn't just worn the badge for the Frontier Volunteer Fire Company — he's lived it. 'Rob has been a huge, huge player,' said Rich Silvaroli, former chief of the Frontier Volunteer Fire Company. 'He was on many calls among this neighborhood helping our neighbors here at Frontier.' Now, the man who has answered thousands of calls for help is facing something he can't battle on his own. In March, Cornelius was diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal cancer. It's a disease that's tragically common among the very heroes who run toward danger. 'When you hear it from one of your own members, it hurts,' said Alan Perry, chief of the Frontier Volunteer Fire Company. 'The only thing we can do is give back to him as much as he's given back to us.' Cornelius described the moment he found out the news. 'It was devastating just thinking about the girls and family,' said Cornelius. Day by day with rounds of chemotherapy and hospital visits, he continues to put his family first. 'When we were younger, it was him watching us struggle,' said Aurora Cornelius, one of Rob's daughters. 'If we fell and scraped our knee, he was the one to pick us up and put a Band-Aid on it and tell us we were going to be OK. Now, we kind of have to do the same for him.' In the Cornelius family, firefighting isn't just a duty, it's a legacy, five generations strong. It was never a question if his daughters would also become firefighters. 'Seeing my dad when I was younger, it was very inspiring,' said Faith Cornelius, Rob's daughter. 'It was pretty easy to know where I was heading.' 'It was just having the same people in your life and being able to fall back on them when something like this happens,' said Aurora Cornelius. At Frontier, the bond is described as a brotherhood, which means standing by each other when it matters most. 'It's a big family,' said Silvaroli. 'We come together, and when one of our family members gets sick, it means a lot to us and (we) want to help out as much as we can.' To help support Rob, the fire company is holding a benefit on July 19 from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m., with all profits going to Cornelius and his family. It will be a pasta dinner with basket raffles and the chance to give back to the man who has given so much. Family members said the response from the community has already been immense, with fire departments near and far donating what they can. 'Watching all these people come and support him and do these things for him, it just fills your heart with gladness,' said Rochelle Earp, Rob's sister. 'Firefighters and EMS meet you at your worst possible moment, and they're not jaded, they're amazing and just keep going.' Cornelius told WIVB News 4 that his chemotherapy has been working. He will undergo surgery on June 26. He's urging other firefighters across New York State to get tested. 'I'm going to be around for another 20 to 30 years,' said Cornelius. 'I want to be here for my kids, watch them get married and have kids of their own.' For tickets to the event, you can contact chief Alan Perry at 716-930-1109 or treasurer Denise Morreale at 716-622-6324. If you'd like to make a donation in the form of a check, you can make it out to Robert Cornelius. You can drop it off, along with baskets or pasta for the dinner, at 2176 Liberty Dr. There is also a GoFundMe family members have started to support Rob's journey, which you can find here. Trina Catterson joined the News 4 team in 2024. She previously worked at WETM-TV in Elmira, a sister station of WIVB. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
