If you've ever looked at photos of your favorite celebrities and models and felt a tickle of envy, then you probably don't think of yourself as being very photogenic. You are not alone. Many people don't feel that the pictures of them staring out from picture frames in their own parent's homes depict them in their best light. In actuality, anyone can look amazing in photos, whether they are captured at a fancy formal dinner or a simple get-together with friends. Making yourself look the best that you are able to is easy when you adhere to the advice given below.
* Check your posture. Your mother always told you to stand up straight for some reason, right? You should stand upright as straight as you can any time when your picture is getting taken. Having nice posture will help you appear to be more certain of yourself, taller, and healthier than you already are. Make sure you take a deep breath then suck in your muscles in your stomach. Pictures of a person that is slumped over may make that person look older, more worn out, and less attractive.
* Check your posture. Your mother always told you to stand up straight for some reason, right? You should stand upright as straight as you can any time when your picture is getting taken. Having nice posture will help you appear to be more certain of yourself, taller, and healthier than you already are. Make sure you take a deep breath then suck in your muscles in your stomach. Pictures of a person that is slumped over may make that person look older, more worn out, and less attractive.
* Stand at an angle. Your hips ought to be at a slight angle while facing toward the camera. Not only will this twist be more interesting to the eyes, but your torso will also look extra trim and slender. Rather than placing your feet just a bit apart from each other, you should angle them slightly with one foot in front of the other. In effect, one foot should partly "hide" the other one from view. This will slim down your legs.
* Stop that ugly double chin dead in its tracks. A lot of people seem to have a double chin in photographs - even when they do not naturally have a real double chin in "real life". If this describes you, then you do not have to worry about that anymore! To prevent the dreaded two chin result, you need to be careful of your posture and straighten up, tilt the chin down and out and then place your tongue firmly up against the roof of your mouth.
* Get the attention of the camera. Haven't you ever heard the expression "Smile with your eyes"? If you would like your photos to be worth setting in picture frames and exhibiting to all your friends, then you really need to smile with your eyes. Smile with the eyes, flirting aesthetically with the camera, and think good thoughts. This will enable the inner model in you to really come out!
* Take enough time to do your hairstyle and makeup nicely. Hide any flaws and put powder on any oily spots. Groom those eyebrows! Put on luscious lashes and lips and a hint of blush on your cheek bone. Make sure your hair is clean and shiny and then style it in an attractive hairdo. Smooth any stray hairs and add a hair accent for more glamour.
* Make sure the colors you wear will complement your own skin tone. You likely know which colors look the best on you as well as which ones make you appear washed out. If you don't know, then ask for a few opinions from those who know you the best. In most cases you will probably want to keep your clothing simple and tasteful for the very best results. Avoid crazy patterns and chunky accessories that tend to take the focus of the picture away from you. Do not hold anything in t
* Stop that ugly double chin dead in its tracks. A lot of people seem to have a double chin in photographs - even when they do not naturally have a real double chin in "real life". If this describes you, then you do not have to worry about that anymore! To prevent the dreaded two chin result, you need to be careful of your posture and straighten up, tilt the chin down and out and then place your tongue firmly up against the roof of your mouth.
* Get the attention of the camera. Haven't you ever heard the expression "Smile with your eyes"? If you would like your photos to be worth setting in picture frames and exhibiting to all your friends, then you really need to smile with your eyes. Smile with the eyes, flirting aesthetically with the camera, and think good thoughts. This will enable the inner model in you to really come out!
* Take enough time to do your hairstyle and makeup nicely. Hide any flaws and put powder on any oily spots. Groom those eyebrows! Put on luscious lashes and lips and a hint of blush on your cheek bone. Make sure your hair is clean and shiny and then style it in an attractive hairdo. Smooth any stray hairs and add a hair accent for more glamour.
* Make sure the colors you wear will complement your own skin tone. You likely know which colors look the best on you as well as which ones make you appear washed out. If you don't know, then ask for a few opinions from those who know you the best. In most cases you will probably want to keep your clothing simple and tasteful for the very best results. Avoid crazy patterns and chunky accessories that tend to take the focus of the picture away from you. Do not hold anything in t
* Get the attention of the camera. Haven't you ever heard the expression "Smile with your eyes"? If you would like your photos to be worth setting in picture frames and exhibiting to all your friends, then you really need to smile with your eyes. Smile with the eyes, flirting aesthetically with the camera, and think good thoughts. This will enable the inner model in you to really come out!
* Take enough time to do your hairstyle and makeup nicely. Hide any flaws and put powder on any oily spots. Groom those eyebrows! Put on luscious lashes and lips and a hint of blush on your cheek bone. Make sure your hair is clean and shiny and then style it in an attractive hairdo. Smooth any stray hairs and add a hair accent for more glamour.
* Make sure the colors you wear will complement your own skin tone. You likely know which colors look the best on you as well as which ones make you appear washed out. If you don't know, then ask for a few opinions from those who know you the best. In most cases you will probably want to keep your clothing simple and tasteful for the very best results. Avoid crazy patterns and chunky accessories that tend to take the focus of the picture away from you. Do not hold anything in the photo - such as a purse, drink, or cell phone. These objects can also be a distraction for the person looking at your picture!
Follow these tips and you'll take the best pictures of your life, photographs that you can put in picture frames on your fireplace mantle or desktop for your dear friends and family to enjoy for many years to come!
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* Take enough time to do your hairstyle and makeup nicely. Hide any flaws and put powder on any oily spots. Groom those eyebrows! Put on luscious lashes and lips and a hint of blush on your cheek bone. Make sure your hair is clean and shiny and then style it in an attractive hairdo. Smooth any stray hairs and add a hair accent for more glamour.
* Make sure the colors you wear will complement your own skin tone. You likely know which colors look the best on you as well as which ones make you appear washed out. If you don't know, then ask for a few opinions from those who know you the best. In most cases you will probably want to keep your clothing simple and tasteful for the very best results. Avoid crazy patterns and chunky accessories that tend to take the focus of the picture away from you. Do not hold anything in the photo - such as a purse, drink, or cell phone. These objects can also be a distraction for the person looking at your picture!
Follow these tips and you'll take the best pictures of your life, photographs that you can put in picture frames on your fireplace mantle or desktop for your dear friends and family to enjoy for many years to come!
About the Author:
Autumn Lockwood writes for Your Picture Frames. Our smooth black picture frames or albums would be perfect for displaying any of your favorite photos. Visit us online and check out our classic photo frames now or call us at 800-780-0699.