Are you tired of untagging yourself from unflattering Facebook photos? I am. I know that models get a bad wrap for having an "easy" job -- but if you're like me, you'll agree that it's not entirely that easy to look comfortable in a photograph.
Here are some of my go-to photo tips that I thought might be helpful:
1 - TONGUE UP: When posing try to keep your tongue firmly pressed against the roof of your mouth. This will help make your face slimmer and cut down the double chin action.
2 - ANGLE, STRETCH, AND REST: Turn your head at an angle so that 3/4 of your face is exposed to the camera and then lift your neck and slightly tilt your head down (as if you were putting your chin on a shelf). This improves facial definition and helps stretch out the wrinkled and flabby areas of your neck.
"Rita Hayworth gave good face" - Madonna, Vogue.
3 - BE SHORTER THAN THE PHOTOGRAPHER: Position yourself so that the camera is slightly above your eye level. This will hide a double chin fairly effectively. If someone tries to shoot a closeup of you from a lower angle...kick them.
4 - STRAIGHTEN UP: Sitting or standing up straight will make you look healthier - just remember to breath naturally (holding your breath for a photo is a sure fire way to make you look like a weird mannequin) and relax your shoulders.
5 - GET INTO CHARACTER: The eyes are truly the windows to our souls. They don't lie - so if you're feeling uncomfortable or bored or hesitant, it will show in the photo. Try imagining you have a "secret". Thinking of a "secret" will give you a subtlety alluring look.
6 - DON'T TALK: If you're in a public setting (entering an event, walking red carpet, etc...) where you know your picture will be taken by lots of people in a short period of time...don't walk and talk unless you want to go out of your way to look awkward in the photos...and obviously don't chew gum. 7 - HOLD THE CAMERA: My personal favorite. If you're not in the mood for a group photo, be the one to take it.
