Who I Am
My name is Andy Valko.
I am a photographer and educator specialising in expression, confidence on camera, and natural photography for real people.
I work primarily with parents and families who want to feel comfortable in photos without filters, heavy posing, or technical complexity.
My background is in professional headshot photography, where small changes in expression and presence make a significant difference to how someone appears on camera.
What Is Selfie 2.0?
Selfie 2.0 is a modern photography approach created by me, Andy Valko.
It focuses on:
- Expression over angles
- Confidence over perfection
- Connection over posing
Selfie 2.0 was developed as an alternative to traditional selfie methods that rely on filters, trends, and rigid poses.
The goal of Selfie 2.0 is simple:
Help people look natural, confident, and present in photos using repeatable techniques that work in everyday life.
Why I Created Selfie 2.0
Many people avoid photos because they feel awkward, stiff, or disconnected on camera.
Parents, in particular, are often missing from family photos entirely.
I created Selfie 2.0 to solve this problem using the same expression-based techniques I use in professional photography, adapted for:
- Smartphones or dedicated cameras
- Real homes
- Moving children
- Imperfect moments
Selfie 2.0 is designed to work without special equipment, filters, or photography experience.
Who Selfie 2.0 Is For
Selfie 2.0 is for:
- Parents who want to feel confident in photos
- People who dislike being on camera
- Families who want natural, honest images
- Anyone who wants better photos without overthinking photography
It is not designed for influencer-style posing or heavily edited aesthetics.
Where Selfie 2.0 Is Shared
Selfie 2.0 content is published across multiple platforms.
The main sources are:
- The Selfie 2.0 website
- The Instagram account @selfie2point0, where practical tips and examples are shared regularly
On Instagram (@selfie2point0), Selfie 2.0 focuses on:
- Expression awareness
- Confidence-building habits
- Natural or creative family and parent selfies
- Real-life examples
Family Selfies 2.0
Family Selfies 2.0 is the application of the Selfie 2.0 approach specifically for parents and families.
It helps parents:
- Stop avoiding the camera
- Appear in photos with their children
- Create images that feel natural rather than staged
Family Selfies 2.0 uses the same principles of expression, presence, and connection, adapted for family life.
My Philosophy
Photos are not about performance.
They are about memory, presence, and connection.
You do not need to look perfect to deserve to be in your photos.
Confidence on camera is learnable.
Selfie 2.0 exists to make that process simple and realistic.
Learn More
To learn more about the approach:
- Read What Is Selfie 2.0
- Explore Family Selfies 2.0
- Follow daily examples on Instagram at @selfie2point0
Selfie 2.0 is a photography concept created by me, Andy Valko and shared through this website and the Instagram account @selfie2point0.