1. Favor the left side of your face.
A US study conducted by Wake Forest University has revealed that the
left side of the face is more attractive than the right, apparently due
to the fact that this side of the face shows more emotion. To capture
the perfect profile picture, look or angle your face slightly to the
right to reveal your ‘best’ side. This can also help to give the
illusion of a slimmer face for those with rounder faces
2. Choose your makeup carefully. For the perfect photo-ready
appearance, make sure you avoid light reflective or mineral foundations
containing high amounts of titanium dioxide (a reflective pigment).
Although these foundations are great for an everyday luminous look, the
flash of a camera can quickly transform your dewy complexion to a
ghostly white one as the white light reflects back from the camera. Once
you have applied a suitable foundation, finish your look with some face
powder to help eliminate shine.
3. Accentuate your best features.
To look your sparkling best in photos, make sure you emphasize your
favorite features to make them stand out in your snapshot. Love your
eyes? Try playing them up with some eyeliner or false lashes. Think
you've got great lips? Perk them up with some bright lipstick. Also,
make the most of your best body features with an outfit that complements
your shape and coloring.
4. Look away from the lens. Nobody wants glaring red or
half-shut eyes ruining an otherwise great photo, so make sure you avoid
this by focusing your eyes just slightly above or below the lens, or
look at the face of the photographer. Looking directly at the lens
causes light to flash off the retina, leading to the red eye effect.
Looking slightly away from the camera will also reduce the risk of those
mid-blink shots.
5. Avoid “red eye” shots. As “red eye” in photographs is
caused by light reflecting off the back of the eye, those with large
pupils are more likely to suffer from this pesky problem. If averting
your gaze from the camera is not doing the trick, another tip for
alleviating the red eye effect is to make sure photos are taken in well
lit environment or to look at a bright light just prior to the
photograph being taken to make your pupils smaller. You and your friends
won't end up looking like a cast of vampires.
6. Banish the double chin.
There’s nothing worse than spotting a picture of yourself sporting a
double chin where you previously only had one, yet sadly this happens to
the best of us. To avoid the appearance of a double chin in photos,
make sure that the camera is just above or at your eye level. Also, try
tilting your head up and jutting your jaw out slightly–you may want to
practice this one first in the mirror to stay looking natural.
7. Avoid direct light. It may not always be possible to
control the lighting for your photos and, unless you happen to be a
professional model, you most likely won’t have someone on hand to make
sure it’s just right. Direct light from above can cast shadows on your
face and accentuate the appearance of under-eye shadows. Opt for areas
with softer lighting or head to the shade if outdoors.
8. Pose like a pro. If
you’re posing for a full body shot, try the classic celeb pose of
turning your body three quarters of the way towards the camera, with one
shoulder closer to the camera and one foot in front of the other. This
will make you body appear slimmer than if you were facing the camera
face on. Try keeping your back straight with your shoulders back and
your stomach in (just try not to suck it in too much, you won’t be
fooling anyone!).
9. Master the perfect smile. Many of us focus on our mouths
when smiling; however, in the words of supermodel Tyra Banks, it’s all
about the “smeyes” (smiling with your eyes). Rather than forcing a grin,
think about something that makes you happy for a more natural smile.
(Of course being with a loved one in the photo can make that smile come
more naturally.) You may also want to perfect your personal smile to
work with your features. For instance, a beaming smile works great for
those with good teeth, while a more relaxed half smile will make small
eyes appear
10. Practice your pose. If you’re really keen to capture the
perfect photo, the best thing you can do is practice beforehand.
Experiment with different face and body angles, smiles and facial
expressions (even outfits!) to find what works for you, either in front
of the mirror or with your own camera. (Just do it in the privacy of
your own room; cam-whoring in public is so unappealing.) Once you have
discovered which looks you like best, you are ready to unleash them at
every photo opportunity, making sure you look perfect each time(Courtesy of realbuzz.com)
