You don’t have to be a professional model with thousands of Instagram followers to want to take good photos. We all want to look our best, no matter if it’s for a wedding photoshoot or just for some new photos for your feed. According to model Cassandra Senior and editors at The Every Girl, this is how to get comfortable in front of the camera and look better in photos.
- Practice- Get in front of a mirror with a self-timer to figure out what angles you like and how the poses you’re doing translate on camera.
- Get used to taking photos first- Even pros get intimidated and feel awkward posing with lots of people watching, so try building your confidence in an area with less foot traffic so you can get used to being in front of the camera.
- Don’t stick with just a smile- Try other facial expressions and opening your mouth slightly to look more natural. And Cassandra says you can never go wrong with a laughing shot.
- Change your position- Don’t stay in one pose, nothing looks more awkward than being too stiff. Instead try shifting your weight, moving your shoulders and changing how you hold your neck.
- Use props- No one knows what to do with their arms in pictures, so give them something to do, like holding a purse, a drink, or sunglasses. Editors also suggest touching your hair for a breezy, candid-looking shot.
- Show off the features you like- Highlight what you feel good about and find a way to downplay the ones you don’t.
Source:The Every Girl