Here are a few tricks anyone can implement to look better when the shutter clicks.

Look Slimmer by Changing Your Angle

They say the camera adds 10 pounds.

But how you angle your body can change how you look.

If you stand or sit straight-on, the camera sees more of your body.

Especially if you’re wearing the same dress.

Rule #2: Never be the closest person to the camera.

Rule #3: Use whatever props are on hand to hide protruding body parts.

And by protruding body parts, I mean your stomach.

For more tips, the SLR Lounge points to thisgreat hour-long videoby portrait photographerSue Bryce.

Bryce has several tips for different positions.

One insightful example: use your hands to define your waist.

You will still see both of the subject’s ears in a seven-eighths view.

Hurter adds that what you wear is important.

Light-colored clothing and a light-colored background is best.

Avoid sleeveless shirts or blouses.

Close your eyes and breathe in.

Then, just before the shutter clicks, breathe out, open your eyes and smile.

Your face will look relaxed and your smile will be real.

When it’s possible for you to, sit down.

A viewer’s brain does not look for height when the photo is of someone sitting.

Similarly, cropped shorts can work in your favor, especially vertical profile photos; avoid full-length body shots.

Full-body photos have their place too, but only if the photographer will listen to you.

Like with any photography, how you dress plays a part in how you are seen.

Likewise, almost anything that makes her legs look thinner will also tend to make them look longer.

And don’t take photoswhen you go to a basketball game.

When you’ve got the option to, sit down.

Cropped photos that don’t show your full body length work in your favor.

For full-body photos, the lens should be at your waist and the frame is filled with your height.

In group shots, do the opposite of what short people are advised.

Stand at the back of the group and farther away from the camera.

Don’t go overboard.

They add character to your face and to your photos.

Similarly, avoid harsh light, but verify youhave your three-point lighting down.

That’s a photographer’s perspective, but you’re able to adopt that as the subject.

Just see to it you are looking active and alert.

Lack of confidence comes across.

Not wanting to be seen in a photo comes across.

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