Tips for taking pictures of yourself with your cellphone?

[B K]

That's a really bad idea. Using a cellphone to take a selfie is the worst possible way to take a self-portrait.

Use a cheap point and shoot camera instead - borrow one if necessary. You'll get much better results.

Put your camera on a tripod or a flat level surface like a table or shelf. Get about 2 metres (2 yards) or more from the camera. Use the camera's zoom to frame the shot. Use the camera's self-timer to fire the shot.