How to Be Photogenic in a Flash

We all want to look like a model when our pictures are taken. However, more often than not, we look pasty or fat or just plain unsightly and unkempt whenever we get our pictures developed. What’s the deal? Here are some tips to turn your bad picture to a non-Photoshop needing snapshot.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Clothes make the man/ woman. Make sure that you wear clothes that will not go only well with the occasion, they should also suit your body type and the background where the picture will be taken. Take your skin and hair color into consideration in choosing your outfit for your photo shoot.

2. If you’ve got this huge pimple on your forehead, cover it with your amazing bangs or hide it with a cap.

3. Know which angle best fits you. You can try this at home using a high-def web cam attached to your PC or you can try it with your digital camera or even your phone. Try various angles until you find one that flatters you most.

4. Do not be a mannequin when the photographer says “cheese.” Relax and time your smile only when the picture is about to be taken so as not to have a “stiff smile” after.

5. Let your eyes smile. The eyes are the window to the soul. They can also make or break a picture. So if you are smiling, make sure your eyes smile with you or your picture will flop.

6. Three words. Do. Not. Slouch. Just like your mom told you. Slouching gives you a poor appearance on cam.