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Have you ever felt like you weren't photogenic and couldn't have a good shot? Taking good pictures means knowing how to show off in front of the lens. With some body knowledge and know how to be beautiful, you can look great in photos.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Preparing to Take Pictures

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   Determine the reason why you look good or ugly in the image. Take a close look at your photos. When do you look beautiful? When is bad? Can you point out the difference? Take a look at other people's photos and find out why they look good. The problems could be:
   • Light in the photo
   • You squint or close your eyes
   • The face was captured at the wrong angle
   • The smile is not fresh
   • Makeup problems like pigmentation or pimples, hairstyles or clothes that don't suit you.

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   Practice posing in front of a mirror or in front of the camera lens. The best way to find a good angle or smile is to practice. Determine which pose is best or how you should smile.
   • Determine which side you shoot better, left or right? Our faces are not completely symmetrical, so one side usually looks better than the other.
   • Try leaning to get used to the pose in front of the camera. You need to rotate about 45 degrees to get the best position.
   • Which side face looks better is usually determined by your hairstyle, especially if you have an asymmetrical hairstyle.

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   Wear appropriate clothing. Choose clothes that you know will make you look better. Dress with cuts that flatter and fit your body type. Find out which color suits your hair color and skin tone. This is very important if you want to look better in photos. The general rule of thumb is that the shapes look better than the pattern.
   • When wearing patterned clothing, choose carefully. Patterns can make you look ugly, depending on your body type. Fine patterns when photographed can look messy and confusing. Instead of wearing a pattern from head to toe, choose a floral pattern in your wardrobe.
   • If you want to look slimmer, wear a dark outfit. If you are thin, try wearing a light colored sportswear or skirt.
   • Most importantly, wear what outfit you feel confident in.

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   Smile naturally. A fake smile will make you look worse in photos. That smile looks awkward and doesn't suit your eyes. When taking a photo, you should smile naturally and happily, so you will look your best.
   • To have your best smile, you need emotions.If you aren't having fun at the time, think about your happy memories, your favorite meal, or something that makes you laugh.
   • A real smile must go with eye contact. Try squinting your lower eyelids. This will make you look more natural.
   • Place the tip of your tongue behind your upper teeth. This will help you to smile naturally and avoid grinning.
   • Have someone stand in front of the frame to make you laugh.
   • Practice smiling in front of the mirror. Learn to distinguish between natural and fake laughs.

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   Make up the right way. For women, makeup can make you look pretty (or awful) in photos. If you can properly highlight facial features, you will come across beautifully in any photo.
   • Use concealer instead of thick foundation. Use a concealer to treat facial blemishes, such as red areas around the nose or dark circles. Use concealer to cover dark circles. You'll find this area by tilting your chin down slightly while looking in the mirror. Then apply transparent powder over the T-zone - forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. These areas can look greasy.
   • Use eyeliner pencil to draw eye contours to prevent your eyes from "disappearing" in the image. Add mascara to make your eyes stand out.
   • Apply a bit more blush to make the cheeks look taller. Try medium pink, coral pink or peach. If you don't have blush, pinch your cheeks right before taking the photo to make them blush.

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   Adds vitality to hair. Before taking the photo, shake your head. This will cause the hair to puff up a bit if your hair is thin against your head. You can also try running your fingers through your hair to fix it and make it more spongy.
   • Don't use too many styling products. A hair that's wet and stiff because cosmetics won't look good in the photo shoot.
   • Take care of curly hair so that when taking photos, it will not be messed up. Rub a small amount of hair wax or dry essential oil onto your hands and smooth your hair for smooth, clean hair.
   • You should also think about styling your hair. Don't let the hair rest on your shoulders. Pull your hair in front, toss it behind your back, or pull it over one shoulder. You should try it first and determine what kind of hair looks the best.
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Part 2 of 2: Learning How to Take Photographs

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   Head tilt. When taking a photo, do not look directly into the lens. Look up or down a little. Then, tilt your head slightly up or down.
   • For a sharp chin contour and less double chin, extend your neck a little and tilt your chin down. Doing so can be a bit funny, but it will help you look good in photos.

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   Choose the light. In order to take a good picture, light is of utmost importance. If the flash is not available, look for a light source that will shine into the face instead of the profile.
   • Lights, street lights, windows, and doorways can provide good light without the flash. These light sources also produce soft light for better results.
   • Move around the room in search of light. Try to let the light come from in front, behind, or above you to see how best to position the light.
   • The hour before and after sunset is the best light for photography.
   • Avoid the light hitting your face harshly. It can bring out flaws and create unattractive shadows. Bright light can also clear fine lines and blemishes on your face. A sun or bright lights shining from above can cause this unpleasant effect. Look for a light that shines evenly from your forehead to your cheeks to your chin. Try taking pictures on a cloudy day or use lights in softer lighting.

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   Angle the pose in front of the lens. Rotate your body 45 degrees from the camera lens instead of shooting straight. This posture results in a thinner effect and creates better angles for photos.
   • Make a pose as if you are walking on a red carpet. Arms on hips, turn and face the camera lens.
   • Rotate so that one shoulder is closer to the lens than the other. This will make you look slimmer.
   • Anything directed towards the camera lens looks bigger. If you do not want to emphasize any part of your body, do not place that part of the camera.
   • Bring your shoulders back and straighten your back. A beautiful posture makes a world of difference when you take photos.

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   Do the right posture. Instead of standing upright, arms hanging down, and legs stiff, try flexing your arms up and slightly extending your body a little. This will also help keep your middle part from being rough. Let your hands relax and bend slightly.
   • Slack front leg and focus on back leg. Or cross your legs at the ankles.
   • Move one arm away from your body and fold it slightly to make it look slimmer.

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   Take a lot of photos. One of the best ways to take great photos is to not just take one! Even a model has to take countless photos to get a perfect shot. The more photos you take, the higher your chances of getting a good shot.

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   Feel confident. Make sure you are proud of yourself. You are unique and have great features. Focus on that instead of on the flaws you think you have. Feeling happy and smiling in pictures can make a world of difference.
   • Don't try to bend into uncomfortable and awkward positions. You pose to look better, but be natural. Stiff gestures make you look clumsy, and the photo looks bad.
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Advice

• Try out a variety of styles and see which one looks best.
• Have fun while taking pictures.
• If you don't want to show your teeth, try smiling. Smiling teeth or smiling are beautiful.
• Remember that your makeup should be natural.