How to look good in pictures

• Posted on April 14, 2014April 14, 2014
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
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Looking good in pictures makes you feel more confident about yourself, which is important. If you’re one of those people who look bad in pictures, this article is made for you.

Learn why you look bad in pictures. Look at pictures of yourself and pictures of other people and find out why they look good, and you look bad. Some problems are:

• Pictures in shady areas
• Blemishes, black heads
• A hairstyle or clothing choice that doesn’t suit you
• Bushy eyebrows
• Squinted or closed eyes
• Wrong angle

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   Look good and prepare before taking pictures. Get out clothes that are your favorite and look really good on you. Solid colored shirts usually look the best. Find which colors look best on your skin tone. Stay away from crazy prints that will draw attention away from your face. Also, wisely chose your outfit – some outfits will make certain parts of your body look disproportional.
2. Look at many types of hairstyles to see which one suits you the best. If you have a wide face, try wearing your hair down. This will make your face look smaller and more proportional. On the other hand, if you have a small face, wear your hair up and out of your face. Bangs can make a high forehead appear smaller.
3. Remember, you are unique and there are things you can do to make the strong features of your face stand out. Emphasize them!
4. Clear your skin. All skin types are different, consult a skin-care professional or talk to your doctor about the best skincare for you. If you have oily skin, wash your face with a pimple fighting cleanser. Then pat dry your skin, and apply a toner. After applying the toner, put on a good moisturizing cream on your face for a fresh look. Apply your make-up as usual. Remember, a good foundation is the key to great makeup, as well as choosing the right colors (to match your outfit and look great with your skin tone and eyes). If you have dark circles, buy under-eye brightener. To emphasize your eyes, buy eye shadow that enhances your eye color.
5. Good night, and sleep tight. The day before you get your picture taken, make sure you have a good night sleep. If you have dark under-eye circles, then put two slices of cucumber on your eyes. Make sure you’re not stressed out – it will show in the pictures.
6. Feel confident. Make sure you feel proud of who you are. If you feel like you are ugly, then you won’t look your best in the picture. When smiling in photos, be sure it’s a genuine smile. If you fake your smile then you will look really bad. So feel and look happy as well. If you’re uncomfortable with your teeth, learn to smile with your mouth closed and ‘smile with your eyes.’ Remember, you can experiment with all different kinds of emotions. The main thing is to always be aware of your body. Don’t try to bend your body into uncomfortable or awkward poses – just be yourself and let your mood take over your body. Don’t just settle for a half-felt emotion – commit fully to the shoot.
7. Find a good spot to shoot the picture. If you take it in a shady area the picture can look bad – messing with your skin tone and making you look older. On the other hand, if it’s too sunny and bright, then the picture will be too dim and will look washed out. So get a nice spot to take the picture – one with a good background and nice lighting.
8. Find inspiration. Find pictures of yourself, friends, or a celebrity that you think look good. What makes them look good? Their pose? Hair? Smile? Imitate it until you achieve your look!
9. Practice in front of a mirror or a camera. During that time, decide what positions you look best in, or what way you want to smile, etc. That way, when the camera comes out at a party, you’ll look flawless!
10. Smile! A nice soft smile will work perfectly. But remember that you still want to smile.
    • Don’t make your teeth stand out. You don’t want your teeth to be the first thing people notice in your picture. To help to avoid that from happening, brush your teeth beforehand (if possible) and put your tongue behind your top front teeth.
    • Think of a wonderfully happy moment and look just above the camera. The smile will flow to your face and you will look lovely.
    • Try giggling to make your smile look more natural.
    • Smile with your eyes too.
    • Smile naturally. To help you do this, put the tip of your tongue on the back of your top teeth. It really helps!
    • Make your pose more natural by making your body face one side and your face facing the camera. To avoid closed eyes, look slightly to the side of the flash.

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