How to Be the Best Looking One in a Photograph

Video Transcript

"Hi, my name is Franc Anderson and I'd like to talk to you today about how to be the best one in a portrait. First of all gentlemen, just two rules, wear long sleeves and make sure your tie is straight. Ladies, if you must use short sleeves then make sure that your arms are well toned. If you have to wear something around your neckline then make sure it's not too distracting and that you don't show too much cleavage, make sure that your bra is supportive and make sure that your straps don't show. Hair can be relatively messy, think of all those models you see in photographs, it's not necessary to have hair which is absolutely perfect. Ladies as far as makeup is concerned, make sure that your foundation blends at your neckline and be careful, if it's a warm day, don't overdo it. As far as posing is concerned, don't stand square onto the camera. Always make sure that you are slightly turned, that your shoulders are slightly turned from the camera, that your head is about three quarters rather than front on and make sure that your chin is a little bit low, this emphasizes your eyes. Finally, your expression. Generally speaking, with most people it's better to smile but try to make sure that your mouth opens slightly and that your face doesn't look too tight. Saying cheese actually does work."