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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

For models as well as celebrities, whether on the red carpet or during an advertising campaign, taking photos looks easy. The truth is, maybe they had to weigh a lot. Finding the right look, posture and angle takes time and effort. Fortunately, with practice, the task will become easier and easier. Take your time to practice and you will be closer to your goal of getting great shots.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Prepare for the photoshoot

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   Shower clean. This includes basics such as bathing, washing and brushing teeth. When taking a shower, don't forget to wash and conditioner to make your hair soft and silky. After showering, dry your hair with a towel. Comb your hair at least 20-30 times, starting at the base and extending the comb outward.
   • If you want to shape your hair, now is the time to do it. You can wear braids, shape with gel / spray or straight clip. Depending on your personal preferences, the options here are almost limitless.
   • The management professional model agency may send local stylists to help you with your hair.
   • Brushing is also important. If your teeth are stained with yellow, you should invest in a few quick bleaching patches. Although it is always possible to edit later, the image will not look as natural then.

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   Shave and trim the hair. For women, to prepare for the photo shoot, you need to wax legs and armpits and trim / pluck eyebrows. You will also need to remove your mustache and sideburns if you have one. For men, grooming hair is the most important part. If you have to take off your shirt, you should also trim your chest hair.
   • Whether male or female, if you're going for a swimsuit photo or in a erotic style, remove excess hair where you can see it. Remember to do this one at a time so that the skin doesn't get irritated.

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   Apply lotion. Make sure the skin looks as healthy and radiant as possible. First, apply the basic moisturizer with your hands. Don't forget to pre-moisten your skin with warm water. Once moisturized, you can apply an additional layer of highlighting lotion with a sparkle effect. They can be oil-fortified lotions or glitter.
   • For lotion, use a very thin layer. You won't want the skin to look too heavy. Thin layers of cosmetic skin care also make makeup even easier.

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   Make up. Follow it as a daily routine, or you can change it a little. Don't forget to apply lipstick, mascara and eyeliner. Makeup will change according to your intended shooting style. If you want a cheerful, eager look, you can use more "modern" eye colors, such as lime green or teal. For a more serious shoot, you can use traditional dark tones, such as black and brown (similar to your eye color).
   • Use concealer to remove any noticeable marks that you don't want in your photo. It could be a mole, a pimple or a scar.
   • Brighten and / or accentuate cheeks with foundation and powder. Brush the cream and powder with a soft brush to keep the skin from irritating.

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   Choose the right outfit. It completely depends on the type of light you want to capture. If you work for a modeling agency, you will obviously have to wear the company's clothes. Usually, you will be dressed on site, just before the scan begins. If it's just a casual photo shoot, choose an outfit that captures the idea you want to convey.
   • You should pay attention to the season of the year. For example, if you're taking a Christmas photo for a greeting card, choose a sweater, pants, tights, and more. Here, what you want to convey is warmth and tranquility. If taking photos in summer, put on a lovely skirt or a sleeveless dress. Here, you want to show off a cheerful and energetic atmosphere.
   • Focusing on your mood is another way of showing off. If you want serious framing, wear darker and more discreet clothing. Shorts and bright colors are the best choice for fun and happy photos.
   • If you are taking full body pictures, you should choose suitable shoes as well.
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Part 2 of 3: Learning the art of posing

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   Keep good posture. Unless the photographer tells you to follow the fashion shop's forced-looking mannequins, keep your torso straight to look tall and confident. When you straighten your back and don't bend your shoulders, you will look much taller and thinner. No matter the size of the body, do not forget to squeeze your belly to look more perfect.
   • This may not be appropriate for more innovative (experimental and / or unusual) shooting styles. If modeling for your shoot leads to unprecedented ideas, give it a try by all means. Maybe the photographer will want you to pose in poses that are not really true to life.

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   Think about what you are doing. It is very important to be aware of exactly how you are posing. Non-verbal communication is all you have in the photograph. Whatever you do, you're sending a message.
   • As a model, you need to look natural and it can take a lot of practice to do it. The key here is to keep your arms and legs relaxed. In normal life, you don't always straighten your limbs, right? So don't do it in front of the camera either.
   • Be aware of the effects of light on the body. The more corners of your body are created, the more shadows will appear in your photo.

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   Exchange with people around you. As a model, you will feel a little more comfortable if you can get along with the photographer or the director. The photo shoot will become a lot more pleasant, giving you confidence in presenting your own ideas as well as opportunities to work in the future.
   • Besides, the shooting team will easily love you more. The more you are loved, the more you will be remembered when there is a new project. And perhaps more likely to get a recommendation with another company.

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   Keep the "S" shape. Unless the photographer asks otherwise, when standing, place most of your weight on one leg: this will elegantly and naturally form an "S".
   • Regardless of your physique, that posture will help bring your body closer to the hourglass form. Raising your hips will give you the curve where it should be. Think of curves and angles when modeling.

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   Do not put your hands on your body. This will give you a good accent with your waistline, regardless of its size. When possible, let your arms bend slightly and separate from your torso.
   • If you stand with your legs closed and your hands on either side of your body, you will look like rigid dolls that don't feel natural or human. Always use the space around you to breathe life into your photos.

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   Only shows one hand side. Never let your entire palm or back of your hand appear in the frame. That is the old principle of photography that most photographers still recite to this day.
   • Hands look best when tilted in front of the lens. Adequate care is required for one side of the arm to be shaped, folded up at the wrist and connected to the arm for a graceful line.

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   Practice, practice and practice. Search for poses in magazines of the models you want to learn from and practice at home. When you are faced with your next photo shoot, you will feel a lot more confident. Also, ask the director for advice from previous shoots to find out what poses are best for your body.
   • Through it, you will realize what factors the shooting team wants to emphasize in the picture. Think of yourself as a photo machine; You are there to highlight clothing, cosmetics or the feel of the frame. What can you do to make the photo more cohesive? Don't see yourself as the focus and think of the big picture.
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Part 3 of 3: Posing in a variety of ways

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   Experiment with different facial expressions. With a face, make sure you get variety in your frames. Some are looking straight into the camera, some looking away, some smiling and some serious. Also, try not to blink while taking a photo.
   • You don't have to be attached to the atmosphere of the scene. For example, you can still show sad expression on your face on a sunny afternoon. If it's the moon and the space is dark, you can still smile. The goal here is to create constant transformation and a great message.

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   Practice posing from the body up. The photographer can either take the middle part to get a close-up shot or use something in front of you to shield the rest of your body. Practice posing in different ways.
   • Turn around and look over your shoulder. Very simple, but still can make viewers remember.
   • Place your hand near your shoulder or face. But don't forget our rule: show the side of the hand only. It will continue the line made up of the arm, making the arm look longer and slender.
   • Slightly lean forward. If done well, the photo will look natural and give your curves a highlight. Since you don't have a body that is entirely in an "S" shape, create it by leaning forward in an attractive way.

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   Proficient in full-body posing. When your entire body is pictured, you have a wide variety of posing options. Ask the director to find out what they're looking for and narrow the range of poses.
   • Turn slightly and put his hand in the back pocket of his pants. If the back pocket is not available, keep your hands in the respective places. This will help you comply with another shooting rule: keep your arm and torso distance.
   • Leaning against the wall. Raise your foot from a position near the lens and rest it against the wall. Do not raise the other leg: in general, the outer thigh should be shown instead of the inner thigh.
   • Raise your hands, lower your body and slowly rotate your hips. Shooting at full height is difficult and you will want to keep natural curves and movements. Consider lifting your arms above your head for a more erotic pose.

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   Ground use. When there are many poses to choose from standing there, when sitting, you will also have more. Maybe you are even more comfortable.
   • Put your hands behind your back, use the ground as support and stretch your legs, slightly lift one pillow. Bring your head back a bit. The lengthened body line creates a good shape and angle.
   • Sit in Indian style but pull one knee towards your chest. Put your arms around your legs, tilt your neck and shoulders. Hold hands together where they just fall out of view of the lens
   • Sit on one side, hands sideways. The other arm is comfortably resting on the other knee - This leg is bent, the foot flat on the ground. Place your other foot right at the other heel.

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   Sexy photo shoot. It could be a picture of a woman's swimsuit or underwear or men's swimwear or underwear. The key to success in sexy frames is the ability to evoke viewers. Gently place your hand on sensitive areas, such as directly above your chest or lower body.
   • Lower your eyelids while looking towards the lens.
   • Tilt your head slightly left or right and back slightly to show the neckline in front of the lens.
   • You can also create accents on certain parts of the body. Men can lift their muscles, tuck in a little belly and push their shoulders away. Women can turn around slightly to show bust and bust. A slight bend in your knees and back also helps to accentuate the lines of your body.
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Advice

• Don't forget to breathe. It sounds obvious, but it's important to remember, especially when under stress. Don't hold your breath while taking a photo - it gets displayed in the photo and makes it unnatural.
• Naturally as possible. You don't want a photo that looks too fake. For example, you probably won't want to take pictures of underwear in the middle of a forest. You also won't want to force your body in uncomfortable ways.
• Get plenty of sleep before the shoot. You need a lot of energy and the appearance of dark circles around the eyes won't look good either.

Warning

• Be wary of misuse of photoshop. Professional photographers often use photoshop a lot and it can change imperfections but you really love yourself.
• Find a legitimate photographer. Research online before using their services. These may be "artists" with a bad conspiracy when promising to put you in the modeling industry.