Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty #71

Picture
perfect
Unflattering wedding snaps
can return to haunt you so
get them right the first time
round. Use our tips for being
photogenic and look fabulous
in your photos.
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1. There’s a general formula for looking great in
snaps. Focus your eyes just slightly above the
camera lens, move your face forward and stick
your neck out slightly (without thrusting your chin
forward) and then tip down your chin. This will
hide a double chin fairly effectively and improves
facial definition.
2. One trick models often use is to present a 3/4
pose to the camera. They turn their head so that
3/4 of the face is exposed to the camera, as
opposed to full frontal.
3. Smile like you mean it. To get a genuine smile
radiating, put your tongue behind your teeth and
smile. This will relax your face. If you don’t like
your smile or your teeth, try a more subdued
closed or partially-closed smile.
4. The eyes have it. Make like Tyra and ‘smize’ with
your eyes because nothing projects happiness
and beauty more than a happy, somewhat
mischievous expression in the eyes – perhaps
just picture your impending honeymoon to bring
the look out!
5. Master the natural look. Your arms should be
by your side, but not glued there. Keep them a
little away from your body and relax. Take a deep
breath and exhale naturally, relaxing your arms
and shoulders. Don’t hold your breath, either in
or out, otherwise you’ll appear as though you’re
tense or suffocating.
6. Photos exaggerate everything, so go easy on
the caked up makeup and keep the shine to
a minimum. Powder on the ever-troublesome
t-zone, especially on a warm day, will help
minimise the shiny-faced look in the camera lens.
7. Good posture please! For standing photos,
belly in, buttocks tight, shoulders back, spine
straight. Maintain your posture. Good posture
can dramatically improve your appearance in
pictures. Sitting or standing up straight will
make you more attractive than your slouchy
companions, but remember not to look too stiff –
breathe normally and relax your shoulders.
8. Experiment with your own snaps, study your
previous pics to see when you look your best and
look at photogenic people to gauge what works.
It will quickly become obvious which angles are
most flattering for you. Finding the right angle for
your face can take the worry out of photo time.
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