How to do the Mirror Photoshoot Challenge: Taking Creative Photos Alone

Fun At-Home Photoshoot Idea to do Alone

If you were on tiktok or Instagram last year, you may remember the mirror photoshoot challenge. Many people were taking creative and artsy selfies and photos with a mirror at-home. I did this last year and had fun with it, and recently was re-inspired to do the mirror photoshoot challenge. I love how you can execute this photoshoot at home by yourself, and can use your phone camera. Here’s how to take some creative and cute mirror photos at home by yourself!

Materials Needed

camera or phone camera
mirror (can be large or small)
small object or brick to place behind mirror to prop it upright (or you can lean it up against a wall)

Optional Materials:

towel (if you are doing this on the grass, using a towel can help you avoid getting your clothes wet/dirty)
flowers or decor of your choice (I like to use fake flowers to line the mirror for an added aesthetic)

Step 1: Pick a Shoot Location

Gather your materials and pick a location to shoot at. I have done this multiple times in my backyard and love the look of the grass with the mirror. You can definitely do this photo idea inside as well if you prefer.

Step 2: Mirror Set-up

There are a few different ways you can lay/angle the mirror for your photoshoot. The first way is laying it flat on the ground. Another way is propping it upright against a wall or sturdy object. Clean your mirror with some glass cleaner before shooting to avoid smudge marks in your photos.

Step 3: Decorate Your Mirror

Decorated your mirror with fake flowers, leaves or any decor/props of your choice to spice it up. This can really amp up the aesthetic of the photo.

Step 4: Find Your Angle and Shoot

Once your mirror and decor is all set up, you can begin shooting. The iPhone camera works great, but you can also use an actual camera with self-timer and a tripod. When laying the mirror flat on the ground, I like to kneel down on a towel to avoid my clothes getting wet from the grass. If you have your mirror propped upright, I recommend having it at a slight angle and to not be at 90 degrees. Once everything is set up, I will rest my lower body on a towel and begin shooting. I personally find the best results when shooting later in the afternoon closer to golden hour. You may need patience at first, especially when laying the mirror flat, as you’ll have to figure out the right angle and body-position. I like to use my hand to hold my hair back out of my face while shooting, so it isn’t dangling everywhere in the photo. Most important when doing this photo challenge… have fun with it!