1 | Prep the Look — Style With the details in Mind

• Checklist your equipment. Take note of what camera, lens and lighting you are working with. There are different approaches to what gear you are rocking. This Guide will focus on DIY style with nothing but a phone. 

• Steam, lint-roll, repeat. Wrinkles and fluff pop in 4 K. Clean fabric keeps eyes on silhouette, not fuzz.

• Environment. Check what photos you are looking for, and if you have the environment to take said photo. Think product photo, do you have a plain white wall that is large enough? Or you want to shoot a femboy tiktok, do you have a clean space to display? 

Preparation is key, as your femboy journey furthers, you will only get better and better at preparation. 

2 | Lighting 101 — From Soft Pastel to Moody Goth

Golden hour (first & last daylight hour) smooths skin and lifts colour—perfect for pastel or cute femboy outfit ideas. Craving goth drama? Shoot after sunset beneath a single streetlamp or neon sign; stark contrast deepens blacks without losing detail.

• Indoors, face a window and bounce light with a white poster board.

• A clip-on ring light (under $30) gives eyes a catch-light and keeps feeds consistent on dull days.

Depending on which femboy aesthetic, suit the lighting to match your aesthetic. A good source of white/yellow light is always recommended. 

Checkout this cheap clip-on ring light!

3 | Angles & Poses That Flatter

• Slightly above eye level slims the face and shows layering—great with corset belts. Here is an example with our goth femboy kit!

• Low, wide angle lengthens legs ­– ideal when you’re rocking platform boots, jeans and thigh-high femboy stockings.

• Classic and easy selfie. Bathsroom offer great lighting and a picture perfect mirror. Use your phone repeatly and adjust angles easily until you have your ideal photo!

Tip: Prop your phone against a mug, set the 3-second timer, and fire burst mode while you micro-shift each pose. Ten usable shots in one go.

4 | Backgrounds & Props That Elevate

Choose a clutter-free backdrop (brick wall, pastel sheet, graffiti alley) so the femboy clothing shines. Add a single prop to echo your vibe:

• Pastel core: bubble-tea cup or plushie.

• Goth: vintage candelabra or chain wallet.

• Sporty: skateboard or retro Walkman.

• Product: Plain white background

A plain background is often times hard to find. Try looking for the largest white wall you have in your home, and angle the shot so it doesn't show the carpet or floor.

5 | Gear on a Budget — Phone

Modern smartphones shoot 12 – 48 MP, capture 4 K video, and pack built-in editing tools—more than enough for crisp, scroll-stopping femboy looks.

• Clean the lens. A quick wipe with a microfiber cloth instantly boosts sharpness.

• Enable the 3 × 3 grid. It helps you follow the rule of thirds and keep horizons straight.

• Use Portrait/Depth mode sparingly. Great for soft backgrounds around close-ups; switch back to standard for full-body outfit shots—avoid chopping off shoes or headwear.

• Lock focus and exposure. Long-press your subject, then slide the sun icon up or down to fine-tune brightness, especially on black-heavy goth fits.

• Stabilise. Prop your phone on a mug or cheap tripod; pair a Bluetooth shutter for shake-free bursts.

• Leverage built-in filters lightly. Start with a subtle contrast bump; save heavy colour grading for Lightroom or Snapseed.

With these tweaks, your pocket device becomes a studio—no pricey camera required.

6 | Quick-Edit Workflow

1. Import to Lightroom Mobile or Snapseed.

2. Bump exposure +0.2 for dark outfits; crushed shadows hide texture.

3. Warm up pastels, cool down goth sets with the Temperature slider.

4. Add 10 % Clarity to lace or mesh so details pop.

5. Export at 1080 px wide—Instagram compresses anything larger.

Ready to Shoot?

Grab a new mesh top or pleated skirt from our “New Arrivals” , charge your phone, and start experimenting. Shop now at femboybox for femboy clothing!