How to Look Your Best in Photos

Don't pose too much., Stand straight with your head held high., Smile., Relax as much as you can.Just before the photograph is taken, take a deep breathe and then breathe out.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Don't pose too much.

    The more natural you look the better the photo.
  2. Step 2: Stand straight with your head held high.

    Turn your body slightly to the side by putting one leg in front of the other,as shown below.

    This allows you to show your face and body in a "semi-profile"

    which is very flattering., Nobody looks good when they are miserable.

    You've probably been told to say "cheese"

    but this can make a smile look more like a grimace.

    For a natural, gentle smile that is easy to maintain, push your tongue against the back of your top teeth.

    Open your eyes wide (not too wide or you'll look startled or slightly crazy).

    Don't stare directly into the camera,as this may result in your eyes looking red in the photograph.

    Direct your gaze slightly above the camera. ,
  3. Step 3: Smile.

  4. Step 4: Relax as much as you can.Just before the photograph is taken

  5. Step 5: take a deep breathe and then breathe out.

Detailed Guide

The more natural you look the better the photo.

Turn your body slightly to the side by putting one leg in front of the other,as shown below.

This allows you to show your face and body in a "semi-profile"

which is very flattering., Nobody looks good when they are miserable.

You've probably been told to say "cheese"

but this can make a smile look more like a grimace.

For a natural, gentle smile that is easy to maintain, push your tongue against the back of your top teeth.

Open your eyes wide (not too wide or you'll look startled or slightly crazy).

Don't stare directly into the camera,as this may result in your eyes looking red in the photograph.

Direct your gaze slightly above the camera. ,

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