Whether or not you are innately photogenic, the principles for looking good in photos are fairly straightforward. If you dread having your picture taken, or you're just a perfectionist who wants to look flawless every time, then read on.
You won't always know beforehand that someone is going to take your picture. However, if you do know in advance, make an effort to dress for the occasion. Striped clothing and clashing colours are generally best avoided in favour of a simple outfit in which you feel comfortable. Under studio lighting or in the glare of a camera flash, certain fabrics may become more revealing, so take that into account.
Your posture is an important factor for the way you will appear in a photo. In order to avoid looking shorter than you are or exaggerating your stomach, make sure you don't hunch or slouch. As a default, adopt a tall, straight stance, but also try twisting your body slightly, with your best side facing the camera. Keeping your shoulders relaxed will help ensure you look natural.
Obviously, your face is the focus of any portrait. Unless you're deliberately trying to convey a specific emotion such as amusement or fear, an authentic smile is the best option. If you find that your smile often looks forced on photos, try recalling something that made you laugh, or think about a happy experience you had recently. And remember, it won't look genuine if you don't smile with your eyes as well - relax your eyes and eyebrows, and be prepared to let the viewer in.
The backdrop for your photo and the lighting conditions will also make a huge difference. Always be sure to have at look at the environment you are in and work out the best angle for the shot, and try to avoid standing with light directly hitting your face, or light coming from behind you, which would be overexposed. Having a mirror to hand is always helpful, but in some cases there won't be a mirror available. As long as you keep practising, you will soon become a lot happier about having your photo taken.
You won't always know beforehand that someone is going to take your picture. However, if you do know in advance, make an effort to dress for the occasion. Striped clothing and clashing colours are generally best avoided in favour of a simple outfit in which you feel comfortable. Under studio lighting or in the glare of a camera flash, certain fabrics may become more revealing, so take that into account.
Your posture is an important factor for the way you will appear in a photo. In order to avoid looking shorter than you are or exaggerating your stomach, make sure you don't hunch or slouch. As a default, adopt a tall, straight stance, but also try twisting your body slightly, with your best side facing the camera. Keeping your shoulders relaxed will help ensure you look natural.
Obviously, your face is the focus of any portrait. Unless you're deliberately trying to convey a specific emotion such as amusement or fear, an authentic smile is the best option. If you find that your smile often looks forced on photos, try recalling something that made you laugh, or think about a happy experience you had recently. And remember, it won't look genuine if you don't smile with your eyes as well - relax your eyes and eyebrows, and be prepared to let the viewer in.
The backdrop for your photo and the lighting conditions will also make a huge difference. Always be sure to have at look at the environment you are in and work out the best angle for the shot, and try to avoid standing with light directly hitting your face, or light coming from behind you, which would be overexposed. Having a mirror to hand is always helpful, but in some cases there won't be a mirror available. As long as you keep practising, you will soon become a lot happier about having your photo taken.
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