How would I aim my camera to get this angle?

[Leighton]

I'm trying to take a picture of myself for my profile on Facebook and I can't get the angle I want. This would be the angle:

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20...illard.jpg

What way do I face to get my picture similar to hers? And how do I hold the camera? THanks!

~Leighton

[fhotoace]

Mount your camera on a tripod so that the lens axis is in line with your face.

Use someone else as a stand in while you compose your shot.

Make sure that the background is far enough a way from you so that it is not in focus

Manually focus the lens on your stand in

Set your self-timer and sit in front of the camera

It makes things easier if you use a remote shutter release and prop a mirror next to your camera so you can see your poses

The actual "angle" is parallel to your face.

[Jim A]

I believe your best bet is have someone else shoot it for you.

[keerok]

She's not holding the camera. That's the problem. Look at the picture, no arms sticking out.

Use a tripod. Sit down. Level the camera lens to a half-inch above your eyes so it's slightly pointing downwards to you.