Want to look your best in photographs? Here are four tips that will help you out.
Some people are born photogenic, while most of us aren’t. If you are one of the latter, there is nothing to feel ashamed about. Nowadays, with high-quality cameras and numerous tips and tricks for photography, anyone can look perfect in photos. To make your life easy, we have put together a list of ways that will make you appear fabulous in photographs.
Let’s break it down.
- Get the Right Posture
To click good photos, you don’t need to be the most beautiful person alive. That said, the right posture can get you some amazing shots. To get the perfect picture, elongate your neck while tilting your chin just a little bit. Doing so, try to pull your shoulders in a backward direction. If you are standing, try to rest the weight of your body on the back leg. The one thing that can ruin your photographs is when you keep your shoulders straight and your legs together. Try practicing the posture, but don’t overdo it.
- Work on Facial Expressions
You may not realize this but your facial expressions make or break how you appear in photographs. Try to smile bright, while keeping your tongue behind your teeth. To conjure the perfect expression, try to appear slightly taller than the lens. Also, try to look slightly away from the lens, instead of staring right into it. Interestingly, candid shots are far better than the forced ones that are taken on purpose.
- Work Your Eyes
It is rightfully said that your eyes are the windows to your soul. Try incorporating the same principle when clicking photos. It is difficult to hold your pose and also control your eyes. To make your eyes do the trick, shut them tight and then open them again. Now, look away for a moment, before looking back into the camera. Do something subtle, like saying something to the photographer. If there are lights around, look towards them as the photographer clicks your photo. Lights make your eyes sparkle, which makes you look your best in photos. If you are at an outdoor location, stand under the shade and face the light. If you are inside, turn towards the windows.
- Set a Background
When posing for photos, be very particular about the background. The background should beautify your pictures, instead of distracting the viewers. Instead of posing with a tree as if it is growing from your head, find a simple and decent background that creates contrast. The color of the background mustn’t resemble the color of your clothes. There should always be ample room for contrast.
Don’t listen to someone who tells you that you aren’t photogenic. By using the aforementioned tips correctly, you can look wonderful in photographs. Also, make sure to hire a photographer who not only tells you how to pose, smile, and dress for photographs, but also uses the right composition to look your best in photos.
