Not a Model….

Hello everyone! Sorry if this post is not allowed but I don’t know the best place to ask. I am wondering how a person would learn how to look better in pictures? I have always felt extremely awkward when someone asked to take a picture of/with me and it shows. I don’t know that I have ever had a decent picture taken of me. My smile alway looks weird and forced and I’m always the odd man out. I figured I would ask the professionals for some tips?

  • erinmoonstone@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Try to think about something that makes you happy when you get your picture taken. Don’t look directly at the camera - somewhere in the general area will suffice and keep you from feeling as overwhelmed. Don’t square up to the camera. Instead, turn your body on a slight angle and turn your head in the general direction of the camera. You don’t need to break out into a full-blown smile - try for a grin with your lips barely parted. Keep your elbows out away from your body, but not so much that you look like a chicken. If you have pockets in your pants, put about half your hand in the pocket facing the camera. Finally, take a deep breath and relax to avoid looking stiff.

    Hope this helps!