Wednesday 13 January 2016


6 Tricks That Will Make You Look Great In Every Photo You Take 

Recently my daughter and I had a photo shoot with her friend Monica (a budding photographer)!  I don't know how you feel about having your photo taken, but sometimes it can be just awkward!!

The photographer helps with this but what about taking your own photos!!  If you are feeling shy in front of the camera, chances are you will feel a lot more comfortable with some tips and tricks to make YOU come out great in any photo! 

Photoshoots are supposed to be fun, so the next time you find yourself feeling silly during one, follow these simple tricks to bring out your best self in any picture. 


Photographs can capture any moment of time and save it forever. Perhaps that’s why everybody wants to look perfect on camera. It’s such a wonderful feeling when you look at old snaps of yourself and think, ’I look great here!’

We believe that everybody can look perfect on camera — you just need to know a few simple rules and stick to them. To help you, here’s a great visual guide from professional photographer Jodee Ball which reveals some of the most basic errors people make in photographs — and how to improve them to make sure you look great.





1. Be Carefree

The last thing anyone wants is to look uncomfortable in a photo. It's important to be yourself and have fun! An easy pose that helps break that straight, rigid look so many of us gravitate towards is the "S Shape" as seen above.   Also, if you want to utilize your pockets, make sure that you only put your thumbs in them.

2. Turn Your Body

By turning your body away from the camera by three quarters, you will create a leaner look. On top of that, having your hands properly placed, like in this photo, gives you a more graceful appearance. It's amazing how two simple changes can completely transform a photo!



3. Watch Your Hands

In the first two photos, you saw how much of a difference hand placement can make. If you are going to have them anywhere near your face, make sure they follow your natural contours and avoid having your palms facing the camera. As you can see in this example, the first attempt looks much more awkward than the second. 





4. Lower the Shoulders

This is another great example showing why it's so important not to hide your hands for certain poses. Also, slightly lowering your shoulder improves the look because it elongates the neck and makes you seem more relaxed. 


5. Bend Your Knee

Creating the 'S' shape mentioned earlier improves a side shot by making you look slim and comfortable. This can easily be achieved by bending your kneww and dropping the shoulders.  


6. The Head Tilt

This is a super important tip to follow whenever you are having head-shots taken: never look directly into the camera! Instead, turn your body and slightly tilt your head, which will drastically enhance the look of your portraits.  


 

Sourse: jpballphotography
Preview photo: jpballphotography