Getting the most from a selfie stick for wide selfies

By Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie · Updated 22 October 2026

Short answerExtend the stick partly, not fully, for stability, hold it slightly above eye level angled down, use its Bluetooth button as the shutter, and keep the stick in line with your arm so it hides behind your hand.

Length

More length shows more scene but wobbles more. Two-thirds extended is often the sweet spot.

Hide the stick

Hold it straight out from your shoulder; the stick lines up behind your hand and arm.

Etiquette

Some venues ban sticks. Watch out for people around you.

Questions

Do they work with the back camera?

Yes, but you can’t see the frame unless the stick has a screen or you use a watch.

A camera built for this

Music Wide Selfie is an iPhone camera app: the widest front view your iPhone supports, with your music still playing.

One email when the app is ready. Nothing else.