This is what it takes to get that perfect selfie

How many of us have taken a selfie and the actual picture isn't all it's made out to be?

A Vietnamese photographer has decided to ‘uncover the truth’ behind those immaculate, jealousy-inducing posts that seem to showcase people’s flawless lives.

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He exposes the behind-the-scenes footage showing how people 'set up' their pics in order for them to look so incredible.

It seems that people aren't living the lives they portray in the pictures but have rather just become a little more creative with their photography skills.