How to take the PERFECT instagram nailfie!

[@TheShelleyann1977]

I’m so glad I came across your video! This is awesome!

[@jennlorence]

Um.. I’ve been watching you since I started my nails (august 2020) but more importantly... I’ve been watching you since I realized you thanked us for coming back everyday! Thank you for all the stuff you post.. but ANYONE who runs downstairs to grab a beer to finish the video... amaze-balls. Also. You liked my comment one day on fb. And... nailsbyophelialynn if you need yet another random account to follow. I’m a flight attendant and sometimes watching your videos to hear a happy familiar voice is enough to stall the loneliness sometimes.... keep posting!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you so much! That really warms my heart to hear and I am so glad you come back every week! ♥️

[@kgaclash]

Omg THANK YOU!! My friend asked me to take a pic of my nails that she did for me for her IG account. After like 2 hours of attempts I was thinking that I must just have really ugly hands 😂 i didn't expect to find anything when I searched how to take a nalfie but here I am and you helped me take a really nice picture!

[@ashlynnhouk8535]

Yasssss my boooooooo 😍 super helpful as usual. “Oh my hand just landed like this” 💁🏼‍♀️

[@RachelATSchmitz]

💗🤗💗🤗💗🤗

[@dianemunizza6848]

Love this! Thank you so much for these tips ❤

[@50shadesxofdip]

Girl I love this video. This video was well needed. I love how you really go outta your way and show us these things outside of the basics. thanks so much for this!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

You are so welcome! I’m so glad you are finding it helpful!

[@skorff3515]

I just love you girl! Rachel, you are so REAL and down to earth and teach us the coolest stuff. THX 👍🏻😘😘

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank youuuu! I’m so glad you enjoy!

[@TheNailNerdJournal]

Lots of excellent tips! Thank you!

[@kajohnson408]

Thank you so much. I really needed this video because I do struggle when I take nailfies.

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Katrina's Dipped Manis 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 glad it helps!!

[@shonla2000]

This is so helpful. I just started a nail ig so these tips will come in handy.

[@sparkiekat7]

These are great tips thank you for bringing this video to us.

[@bebecitaluzecita511]

This is the video I never knew I needed. Thanks for the tips :)

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Bebecita Luzecita you’re so welcome!! 💗

[@manisbykaitie824]

Totally used these tips when taking my mani photo this morning and it was super gloomy and even sprinkling a little! Thank you! 💕

[@LaDiDaLauren]

I’m pretty new here but I have been refreshing for this video ALL afternoon!! Love your videos :) and I just did a Rachel inspired mani and I am lovinnnnnnng it!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Lauren David yayyyyyy! I hope you loved it!

[@ashleimac2240]

Thanks for this video! 😘 So many great ideas that I will definitely try.

[@mskazooli]

Wow! Thanks, my hands were so stiff and your hints have really helped! Thanks❤️❤️

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Martha Skazooli yay!!!! I’m so glad!

[@colleennichol1710]

Brilliant video, so informative. I'm new to intstagram pics so this will help massively. Thanx for sharing. 👍❤️

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Yay! I’m so glad you find it helpful! 💗💗💗

[@ashleyarendt9646]

I have been dying for a "Nailfie-How-To" ! Thank you for making this!!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you!!

[@amandamaclean1751]

Absolutely love this! Always on the struggle bus when it comes to “nailfies”. Literally take about 30 pics each time and Never happy. Thanks so much for these tips. ❤️

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Happy to help! ♥️

[@kathydickey7534]

Thanks so much! Never thought about nailfies before doing my own, lol!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Lol me either 😂😂😂

[@aimeegill]

Thanks for this. Love your back yard.

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you!!! It’s my little sanctuary

[@jocelynrodriguez4749]

Thanks for this! Super helpful and you’re the cutest!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Jocelyn Rodriguez thank you so much!! 💗💗

[@valerie022848]

Love this! Thank you!!!!

[@meesh62]

You STILL crack me up silly girl 🤣

[@RachelATSchmitz]

😂😂

[@bnamarie5528]

YES! I have been waiting for this video!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Bna Marie 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 I hope you love it!!

[@jessicabonilla5283]

Me too!!

[@gsunflower124]

Thank you for sharing your tips! Very similar to taking makeup selfies, both of which I'm terrible at, haha

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Lol well I’m glad to help! 💗

[@AmberRileysLife]

Great video! Thanks for the tips! ♥

[@cassandramendoza3102]

Ommmggg youre so adorable. Can you show us the new hand positions like the side apex one or the weird one people are taking from the top view with the fingers spread out like they're going to grab someone's head?😍 Thank you for the video 📹 Totally loved it!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Yessss! I should make one more in depth. I think I was rushing a little 🙈 I was nervous!

[@Theskyhasfalln23]

I understand the how to part but was wondering if there is a certain setting my camera needs to be on.. I have S21Ultra. Please let me know!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Oh I don’t know about that! I have an iPhone 11 Pro Max and what I do know is iPhones are better at close up pictures and androids are better at far away pictures

[@ericastephens3471]

Do you have a video on “how to take pics on your clients nails” I feel I struggle with this

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I don’t. It’s so hard to take pictures of other peoples nails! I have had some success using the same techniques but standing right behind the person and taking photos almost like they are my own hands. It’s tricky though!

[@Baldhead_DivaNailz]

Thanks so much. Super helpful.

[@Wildflowerincali]

Thank you. That was super helpful ❤️😊

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I’m so glad!

[@maureenflynn6854]

The best! Thank you!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you!

[@juliecardot6635]

Hi Rachel! Thank you so much for sharing all of your tips with us! You’ve taught me so much! I do have a question...did you say where you purchased the cuticle oil? I didn’t see it on the Amazon link. Thank you!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

The one I used was from Unicorn Magic and I totally for got to add links! So sorry!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

It won’t let me link the Etsy shop, but it’s unicornmagicskincare on Etsy

[@Gymb__]

Would the phone ring lights work? like the ones that clip on to the phones?

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I don’t see why not! I have never tired one tho

[@chekein]

Thank you sooooo much !!

[@firelyon23]

Thank you so much for making this video. I tried your tips and my picture turned out well. Also which lipstick are you wearing? It’s perfect for fall.

[@RachelATSchmitz]

firelyon23 I’m pretty sure it’s just liner- wet and wild gel liner in the shade laying down the mauves

[@emilydips_4fun176]

So helpful!!!

[@TotallyKayla]

Omg this is so helpful!!! Thank you! 🥰

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@TotallyKayla]

@@RachelATSchmitz I definitely did and you really had some helpful pointers! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@CherryBlossomNailArt]

Great tips 😘

[@OmneyasWISH]

You can always buy jackets, sweaters, and other stuff at a place that sells used clothes. Just cut the arms off and use them. Scarfs are great too

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Yessss!

[@rachaelbrecher7207]

What a great Video! Thanks for doing this. Also what dip powder are you wearing? It’s so pretty!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Rachael Brecher it’s whimsical Romance from sparkle and co!

[@kimber21]

I needed this, Tysm!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

YW 💗💗💗

[@dvanhottie]

A Rachel video! I’m back of course!

[@TheNailNerdJournal]

I started making videos as well and I now know why you drink while making them! Lol. It’s the only way to make a video!! 😂

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Absolutely!!!

[@rolittadawson8132]

What is the website to buy unicorn magic cuticle oil? I’m looking for a longer lasting cuticle oil.

[@RachelATSchmitz]

They’re on Etsy!

[@emilyerojas]

Flash or no flash when you’re outside?

[@RachelATSchmitz]

No flash! Ever. Lol

[@leticianavarrete4049]

Do you use a photo editing app?

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Sometimes I will adjust the lighting and turn up the sharpness on Instagram, so yes?

[@clemencethisy5585]

So funny how you were talking about the golden hour! Yesterday I was gonna go take a pic and I asked my husband if the sun was still out. He is like yeah and it’s the right time now because the sun is setting. You don’t want the sun to be too bright 😂

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Yessss! It’s perfect for any pictures!

[@alixhice]

10:22 😆😆😆😆 I can’t. You’re so funny.

[@angelenaj0Li3]

Happy anniversary! How the heck do you do it to not get your body and phone glare in your nails cuz they’re shiny? Lol I literally just shoved my hand through my sweater sleeve yesterday but not wearing the sweater cuz it was way hotter out yesterday 😂 Also my right hand I rarely photograph cuz my fingers just don’t like to bend correctly like my left hand

[@RachelATSchmitz]

I have totally gotten myself or my phone in my reflection 😂😂😂

[@tammyslatten]

I have fat hands it's so hard. I always love your pictures. Thank you Much 💜

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Thank you!!

[@kimberlyh3646]

New subi 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Welcome!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@JLC61981]

Ily

[@RachelATSchmitz]

JLC61981 💗🤗💗

[@misscheer4eva]

Clouds is your best friend for photos it’s a defuser for free

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Some times I find that you can see clouds in the shine and it makes your nails look like they have waves in them. But sometimes they turn out ok with just clouds!

[@TheMissydon]

Portrait mode or nah?

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Melissa DC 😂😂 no, it’s too close up for portrait mode to work

[@TheMissydon]

Rachel AT Schmitz you can use the 1x vs the 2x which is closer to still get some bokeh in portrait mode, you just have to tap the screen N absurd amount to get the focus right.

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Melissa DC ohhhh well shit I didn’t even know that 😅😅😅😅

[@TheMissydon]

Rachel AT Schmitz follow me for more tips 😂😂😂

[@pamelafoster3585]

Thank you! No more Shrek hands!!

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Yay!!

[@mindyshirley338]

Thank you so much! Super helpful.

[@RachelATSchmitz]

Yay!!! I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@oilmehappy]

Thanks so much 💕