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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

Chapman University

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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.

In This Article:

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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Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

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