How to Hide a Double Chin in a Photo
A double chin is just a fact of life for some people. The extra skin that hangs underneath your chin is often unsightly and annoying. You might want to hide your double chin in photographs, and there are several ways that you can easily hide your double chin when someone is taking a picture of you. Sara Beth, a professional photographer in Minneapolis, shares some tips.
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Face the camera head on. When you turn to the side, you are more likely to show your double chin in the picture. If you face the camera without turning your head, the picture will not show all angles. It will remain more 2D than 3D, and will not show your double chin.
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Look directly at the camera. Do not look at a downward angle, as this will cause your double chin to be more prominent. If you look down, the wrinkles around your neck and chin will become more noticeable and this will make your double chin appear bigger.
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Raise your head slightly and tilt your chin a slight bit toward the camera. Think of it as leading with your chin, and making that the part of you that is pointing toward the camera and toward the person taking the photograph. Leading with a certain body part is actually one way to make that body part seem thinner.
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Keep your neck at a straight angle, do not thrust it forward or backward, as this will make your double chin look bigger. As someone takes a picture, think about your head being controlled by a string that is going through your neck and pulling straight up at the top of your head. This will cause you to keep everything straight and appear thinner.
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Wear a beard if you are a man. A beard is the best way to hide a double chin, as it will make your face look thinner and hide unsightly features like a double chin or neck fat.
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Avoid large scarves or turtlenecks to hide your double chin. Although you might think that these things can hide extra fat, they will actually draw attention to it, and make your chin look bigger in the photos. Wear only small jewelry and do not wear things like choker necklaces.
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Smile while you are getting your picture taken. No matter how bad you feel you might look, a smile will make you look pretty or handsome, and will take people's eyes off of your chin and put them where they belong, on the rest of your face.
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