Picture taking is inevitable. Almost everybody takes pictures about anyone or anything especially when there are important events in their lives.
Most people are conscious about how they look in the photograph. Some will immediately ask the photographer to let them have a look at the photograph after the shot. Sounds funny but it's true. You see, the old saying is always true, that pictures can paint a thousand words. So, we have to look nice in the pictures for people to say good about us.
It would really help if we know the basics of photo posing even though we are not really professional models or photographers.
So here is the list I have gathered to help you and me pose like professionals:
· Act natural. This is the most basic and most important thing to do. Just act natural and everything will be fine.
· Turn slightly to the side when standing. This will help you to look thinner and slimmer especially when you are alone in the photo.
· Cross your arms to draw attention away from stomach. No offense to those who have gifted stomachs out there but this can greatly help you. It will appear that your stomach is flat.
· Don't cross your legs when standing. It will appear like you want to go to the bathroom. This is not a beauty pageant.
· Turn your body slightly to the side when sitting. This will help you look thinner and slimmer in the photo.
· Pull head forward slightly. This can help the body to appear smaller than the head. I mean it. In photos, this can look great.
· Hold arms slightly away from body. This will help your body to appear bigger.
· Chest forward and stomach in. This can imply your personality in the picture. Imagine if your chest is not leaned forward and your stomach is out, it can mean that you are lousy.
· Look away from the camera. You can try this technique to make a "stolen" shot effect. This can help you to be less conscious.
· What is closest looks biggest. Just inculcate this principle in your heads. You know what body parts you are proud of so you can use this technique.
· In group picture, avoid standing at the end, the person always looks bigger. I do not really know but for some reason, the last person in either left or right in the photo appears much bigger than the rest. Try to look at your old photos and see the difference.
· Cross your legs when sitting. This is especially true if its portrait or when you are alone in the photo. It can help you look professional and confident.
Those are just some of the many photo posing tips out there. I'm pretty sure that with a little practice applying those techniques or tips, you can look like a professional model in your photos. Enjoy posing!
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