self portrait vs the selfie

A selfie by definition is a photograph that one has taken by oneself, usually with a smartphone. This is a very similar concept to the classic self portrait, where an artist paints a portrait of themselves. But really the only difference is the method of which the photo was taken. On the other hand though selfies and self portraits couldn't be more different.

The selfie has created a more diverse form of self expression. While self portraits do the same thing, more people from all walks of life can share their selfies.  But selfies last only as long as it takes to take a better one and re-upload. Self portraits are a more permanent form of art, they were made to withstand to tests of time. The two may have their differences but at the end of the day they are both just ways for people to express themselves.

Honestly I think I would rather take a selfie than a self-portrait because in my head a self portrait is something you put a lot of thought into. I see a selfie as something you do when you're at the zoo or doing something interesting, but I'm not really that into selfies personally unless other people are in it with me. A selfie is no more important the self portrait they both serve as something people use to express themselves.