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Master The Art: How To Pose For The Perfect Picture

How to take a flattering photo.

Sydney Jo Conner

Aug 04, 2023

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In our world today, cameras are flashing non-stop. Flattering or not, many of these photos will end up all over social media.

Stop the panic from the notification saying you have been tagged in a photo. Stop avoiding the camera or hiding behind the lens. Here are nine tricks to ensure you look picture perfect in your next photo.

1. Angle your face.

A woman in a hat poses by slightly looking up

Unless you're Heidi Klum, the head on shot isn't a good idea. Your face will look chubbier than it is. Instead, angle your head slightly upward or downward, focusing on a point right above your eye level.

2. The hand on the hip pose.

This one isn't a secret. Angle yourself 45 degrees toward the camera to avoid straight on shot. Prop the arm closest to the camera on your hip. Nobody likes how their arms look flattened against their side.

3. Whether you're sitting or standing, cross your ankles.

Crossed ankles for a picture perfect pose

This little trick will instantly slim your hips and make your legs appear longer and leaner.

4. Understand the basic rule of proportions.

Whatever is closest to the camera will appear larger. What you angle backward will appear smaller. In group photos, being in the middle you will appear smaller than being on the end. All about proportions.

5. Smile with your teeth.

Unless you have perfected the mouth closed smile. (Or you're an Olsen twin). It's more natural. Chances are, if you don't you'll resemble the grinch.

6. Bend your joints.

A woman bends her elbows while posing for a picture

Wrists, ankles, elbows, knees. Bend it like Beckham baby. It's just more natural and natural is key.

7. Head first.

A woman smiles as she poses for a picture

This goes back to proportions. Lean your head forward so it is closer to the camera. Your whole body will appear slimmer.

8. Tight isn't right.

A woman in jeans and a hoodie casually poses for a photo in the street

When dressing yourself before photos, know what fits your body. If you wear something too loose, well you're going to look larger. But if you wear something too tight, the camera's flash will reveal every lump and pump.

Fake it 'til you make it.

A woman laughs while walking through a field of flowers

Even if you aren't a supermodel, act like you are. Confidence is key to the perfect photo.

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Master The Art: How To Pose For The Perfect Picture

How to take a flattering photo.

1. Angle your face.

2. The hand on the hip pose.

3. Whether you're sitting or standing, cross your ankles.

4. Understand the basic rule of proportions.

5. Smile with your teeth.

6. Bend your joints.

7. Head first.

8. Tight isn't right.

Fake it 'til you make it.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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