Do you like taking pictures of yourself and uploading fresh photos to Instagram? Then I will reveal to you a few secrets that will make you look beautiful and natural when taking selfies.

Light

The best shots are taken in natural daylight from a window. To do this, you will need to stand closer to him and turn your face. If direct sunlight hits you, I advise you to cover the window with a translucent white curtain or just step back a little. Such light is very soft and beautifully lays down, as well as hides imperfections and evens out the skin.

Outdoors, opt for shadows and light white / gray walls to reflect light and not distort colors.

The best time is from sunrise to 9-10 am and a couple of hours before sunset.

To hide the double chin, you can hold a white sheet at chest level. It will also brighten the face a little.

Foreshortening

Want to take a close-up photo of your face? The best option is to lift your smartphone and take a picture of yourself from above. This will make your face narrower and more expressive eyes.

Try both left and right, look for your work side. In this case, what can you do with your head: move a little higher, a little lower, a little to the left, a little to the right, tilt a little to one side, then to the other. Work your shoulders, you hardly need a face like a passport) The more you bend, the more feminine.

Want a full-length photo? Then you will have to move away from the mirror, raise your hand with the phone to chest level and move it slightly to the side. Take it higher, so you visually narrow the figure. If you want to lose weight still, turn a little in profile, focus on one thigh, put your front leg (on the toe), bend over to emphasize the roundness.


Facial expression

Be interesting, sweet, thoughtful, smile sincerely! You can and curl) Want to make your lips plump? Open them slightly, but don't duck face.

Try to remember a funny incident and keep your camera ready.

Background

Even the best photo can be spoiled by trash in the background or tiles recognizable in a shopping center toilet.

Minimalism - look for light monochromatic walls, nothing colorful and flashy, preferably in your color scheme.

Nature - sunset sky, meadows, mountains, flowers, beach.

Found a celebrity - catch it soon!

Extreme conditions - great!

Are there any cute animals nearby? Success is guaranteed.

Phone settings

Everyone knows that the main camera has the best quality, but it is more convenient to photograph yourself with the front one. Here, either put up with it, or take a selfie stick, or get used to using the buttons on the phone.

Focusing and adjusting the exposure (light) on the face.

White balance check - sometimes you need third-party applications like VSCO, where you can tweak it - so that white is white and gray is gray, and not blue, pink or another color.

Turn off the flash if possible.

Wipe down and keep your phone camera clean.

Processing applications

It remains only to slightly correct the photo - and you're done! Here is a selection of some of them:

  1. Facetune 2
  2. Youcam perfect
  3. Makeup Genius
  4. Retrica
  5. Meitu
  6. TouchRetouch
  1. BestMe Selfie Camera
  2. Bestie
  3. Candy camera
  4. Retrica

Pose and Angle Guide

If you shoot yourself in the mirror:

If there is a friend or girlfriend nearby who will take a picture of you.

Unfortunately, not all people in the world are photogenic. In fact, most people need to work hard and hard on themselves to look good in a photo. If you feel like one of these people, and it seems to you that you need to take 10 pictures to create one decent photo, then this information is for you.

Here are some tips and tricks to help you look great when filmed. Read and try these tips to feel confident in front of the camera. So, let's begin:

1. If you are standing in one place, then in no case put one hand under the other.

Easy crossing of the arms is the best solution. Try placing your palms on opposite hands just above your elbow. Also, don't forget about the position of your head. She shouldn't be relaxed. Make sure that your chin is slightly raised and your neck is stretched up. This little trick will make your face look more sophisticated. Most importantly, do not forget to decorate your face with your unique smile. Happened? Fine.

2. But the problem of "where to put your hands" is not solved on this!

And if casual crossing is completely not your option, then it is worth remembering the most convenient trick - putting your palms on your waist. In this case, you should make sure that it was not an aggressive pose "hands on hips"! Move your elbows to the side, relax your hands and spread your fingers, demonstrating a manicure. But most importantly, being carried away, do not dig in your nails and do not squeeze your waist - this way you will only add folds to the body and clothes.


3. Never let your arms hang freely along your body. If in life it looks natural, then in the frame it is simply “untidy”.


In this case, let one arm be relaxed and lowered down, and put the other on the waist, while tilting your head slightly to the side.


4. One of the most common mistakes is touching your cheeks or chin with your hands.

This pose also needs to be rehearsed, otherwise in the finished photographs it will seem that during filming you had a toothache. Do you want to make your image in the frame attractive and intriguing? Then touch your cheek or chin only with your fingertips and then, as if by accident!


5. The next tip is very simple and enjoyable, because you will have to spend a lot of time in front of the mirror in order to determine the best angle for your profile.

Let's start! Walk up to the mirror and turn your head left and right until you decide which reflection in the mirror you like best. In order to get great photos, always remember to turn your head to the best side of your face when shooting.


Of course, we know that to a greater extent the beauty of the picture depends on the skill of the photographer, but in some ways we can help him:

6. Do not allow yourself to be photographed from above, otherwise your head will be disproportionately larger in relation to your body in the photo.

The only exceptions are newfangled selfies, in which you deliberately create the image of an anime girl or the cute look of a cat from the movie "Shrek".


7. Do not overdo it by pulling in your cheeks! And if you really want to reduce them a little, just touch your tongue to the palate, and turn your head by ¾.


8. Do you think your squint is arrogant? Well, in vain - if the models did not use this trick, then on the catwalk and advertising photos their face would look surprised and frightened. Try it yourself!


9. The main detail of a successful shot is a smile.

By the way, the times when, before the camera clicks, the photographer asks to say "syyyr" or "chiiiz" have long since sunk into oblivion. It has been proven that the most natural smile comes from using words that end in a, like “panda,” or simply imagining someone you love. But, even smiling with your most natural smile, you should know when to stop - the radiance of all 32 teeth can emphasize non-existent wrinkles in the photo!


10. Remember, if you want to have a wide-open look in the photo, tilt your chin down a little and look up. Voila!


11. Excessive facial expressions will also have to be taken under control. You know that not all people in the world are photogenic, so a “frozen” antics or a kiss can play a cruel joke. The best advice is to smile with your eyes!


12. Find the "good side".

As you know, a person's face is not symmetrical. Observe, when shooting from which side you look better - with it, and turn to the camera in the future.


This will make your nose look longer and your face threateningly unpleasant. Better to look directly into the camera without tilting your head down.


14. Of course, do not forget about the position of the legs. They should create an hourglass-shaped body silhouette.

The legs should be located one in front of the other, as in the picture below. Otherwise, you run the risk of looking "shapeless" or "pear-shaped", which will make you visually larger than you really are.


15. And one more piece of advice: Do you remember how the frames turn out if the photographer will shoot you from above? So, don't let the photographer take pictures of you from below - this way you will look fatter, even if you are not!


A frozen frame stores time. After looking at him after a few years, I want to get only positive emotions.

How, taking pictures, not to spoil the picture?

Having done it correctly, knowing the secrets of successful photos, you will never have to be upset.

Explore poses, facial expressions, and the right lighting for stunning photos further.

In order for photos to always turn out well, you need to focus on the following:

  1. Free pose. Due to imperfect symmetry, a person looks alive and real in the photo.
  2. Hand position - When they are completely in the pockets, it looks ugly. You have to leave your thumbs in plain sight.
  3. Do not stand with straight shoulders towards the camera. Visually, this position of the body is fat. You should turn away three quarters.
  4. Hands should be visible to the camera. For example, it is better to place them on the front of the thigh than to leave them on the side. The pose will look more elegant.
  5. Hands touching the face should be facing the camera. The position of the brush follows the shape of the face.
  6. The shoulders are lowered at an angle. The neck will look thin and graceful.
  7. It is better to bend the knee.
  8. Do not look directly at the camera. Unscrew the housing slightly. Tilt your head to the side.

In what poses is it better to be photographed

Positioning your body is one of the main secrets of good photography.

Legs

Put one leg back. The second should protrude slightly forward and be bent. The body weight is on the back leg. The front is slightly relaxed.

Knee position. It will always look advantageous, regardless of the build of a person, when the knee of one leg looks inward, slightly overlapping the other leg.

Cross your legs. One leg overlaps the other. The knee of the front leg is slightly bent.

Step pose. This is the moment when one foot takes a step and touches the ground, and the other comes off the surface.

Putting back one leg after the other. The ankle of the back foot should be in contact with the front. The knee of the leg brought back is bent.

Tiptoe pose. Stand on your toes with one leg extended forward. Visually, the legs become longer.

Hands

To prevent the hands from looking massive in the picture, you need not to press the biceps tightly against the body. Bend the elbow and take it back. The waist is the best place for the arms.

The chin

Often the second chin protrudes strongly in the picture. In order for this not to happen, it must be pushed slightly forward.

Posture

How not to get thicker in photography than in real life? You need to keep your posture correctly:

  • chest pushed forward;
  • the back is straight;
  • shoulder blades together.

Slim waist and hips

For this effect, you need to draw in the stomach, straighten and turn the hip to the side, bending the knee of the front leg.

Tucked up buttocks

This can be achieved with the help of an inverted abdomen and a sag in the lower back. Taking this position, it is better to turn the body sideways.

Face in photograph

The main points of a successful facial expression are as follows.

  1. Correct angle. Since the face is asymmetrical, it does not look the same from different angles. It is better to turn a wide face in profile. It will look slimmer. If the nose is long, then it is best not to use the profile position and not look down. You need to raise your head and direct your eyes just above the photo lens. After taking several different photos, find your best side.
  2. The volume of the face In order to reduce it, you need to turn to the camera with the right side at an angle of 30 degrees and at the same time press the tip of the tongue to the palate.
  3. Elongated lips. This is no longer relevant and does not suit every person. The lips should be slightly compressed.
  4. Direction of view. Look into the camera from bottom to top.
  5. Raised chin. This will lengthen the neck and narrow the cheeks.

Smile

The muscles of the mouth and eyes are involved in smiling. For a natural smile you need:

  • squint your eyes slightly, and not open them wide;
  • smile easily and with restraint, this will help hide fine wrinkles; a wide smile is not always natural, it does not suit many people;
  • press your tongue to your teeth. This will help relax the muscles in your face.

Makeup

Camera and flash make up distort. The following mistakes are made by both ordinary girls and world stars:

  1. Reflective cosmetics (or pearlescent). With her in the photo, the skin looks oily, and the face is full. The flash reveals pores and small irregularities. Excessive shine also increases age.
  2. Cosmetic products that simulate tanned skin. The face looks dirty and stained.
  3. Pastel shades have a fatigue effect. Highlight redness of the eyes.

For the perfect image in the photo, you need to choose the following cosmetics:

  1. Foundation with a matte effect. For a tanned look, choose a cream two shades darker than your natural complexion.
  2. Blush must be present.
  3. Matt lipstick.
  4. Shadows in natural tones. Gray and brown tones.

Photo studio at home

In order for shots taken at home to be successful, the following points must be taken into account.

Technique

Any SLR camera will do. The lens can be of two options:

  • with a minimum aperture of 1.8 and below;
  • with the greatest possible distance (above 100).

clothing

The main rule is that clothing is fundamentally simple and monochromatic. No patterns should be present:

  • dress; can be supplemented with a loose cardigan or vest, which will make it possible to diversify the poses;
  • shorts;
  • loose sweater.

The last two options can be combined.

Light

The best option is video light. If it was not at hand, you can use other light sources:

  1. Window. This light source can be used in any weather (cloudy, clear).
  2. Garden lantern. Provides contrasting light. Paired with a lantern, you can use a silver insulation. It works like a reflector. The lantern rests against the insulation, which casts the diffused light and completely removes the shadow.

Camera setup

On the camera, you need to set certain parameters.

  1. Select mechanical mode.
  2. Set the smallest aperture.
  3. The ISO value is 500 - 600. If the camera has two digits or less in its name, then the ISO can be set higher.
  4. The shutter speed parameter is 160 - 200. At this value, hands will not shake, and the image will not be smeared. Choosing a lower value will require a tripod to sharpen the photo.
  5. Next, you need to go to "Style" "Image" "Light Settings". Set sharpness "+ 1", contrast "- 1", saturation "+ 1".

Items that will brighten up the photo

What can be photographed with:

  1. Plaid. It is advisable to choose a blanket with a high value. A not too expensive thing will look ugly and will make photography cheaper.
  2. Accessory. It can be a magazine, a cup of coffee, candy, a second camera.
  3. Electric Christmas garland. She will decorate the sofa.

Highlights of filming in an apartment

Absolutely everything that is accessible to the sight of the shooter should not get into the video camera of the camera. We need to shoot in episodes. It is better to capture moments of beautiful posing, which has a special meaning here. Boring, monotonous poses will make the shots dull and lifeless.

Photo ideas

A few ideas on how best to take pictures at home:

  1. On the couch with a magazine. You can choose any accessory you like.
  2. Using a blanket. There are many variations: sitting, lying down, covered with a blanket, etc.
  3. Engage multiple subjects. For example, an armchair and a cabinet with a mirror. When there are multiple levels for posing, the photos are interesting. All objects must fall into the lens along with the person being photographed.

Any angle can be selected (floor, wall, window, etc.). It all depends on the fantasy.

Beautiful photos on the street

When photographing outdoors, most make the following mistakes:

  1. The horizon line in the photograph. It shouldn't go over the head. The correct position is above or below the head.
  2. No accent. It all depends on what the person wants to tell with the image. If the frame is about a person, then you need to make the background more modest, widen the aperture and direct the lighting to the hero of the picture. If it's about the landscape, then the model should admire it with her back to the camera.
  3. What's in the frame? A photo of a person in front of a trash can or a part of a car standing behind is not pleasing to the eye. To do this, you need to correctly break the pictures into frames, expand the aperture, and do the right lighting.
  4. Foreground. Anything in front of your subject can spoil the view. These are tree branches, shadow from foliage, etc. It is worth paying attention to this.

Ideas for beautiful photos

Several ideas for beautiful photographs.

With boyfriend

Photos of lovers sitting together on park benches or kissing at a holiday are pretty boring. There is nothing unusual about them. The frame should carry a certain message. Then, looking at the photograph in a few years, one can reproduce in the memory all the colors of the feelings of the imprinted moment in time.

"You are my sun and stars." Draw the starry sky on the guy's back. Drawings of constellations can be found on the Internet, and it is not difficult to reproduce them. Any paint can be used. It all depends on the fantasy. As a background, it is possible to choose a white sheet by laying it on the floor.

"Weaved forever." Draw on the hands of a pair of tree roots to the elbow. Join hands, clasping your partner's hand with your wrists. The same action is repeated by the second half of the pair. Take a picture of one hand with a pattern on a white background.

"We are wounded by love." Create imitation wounds on the guy's back. To do this, you need to apply PVA glue to the body in a chaotic manner. Next, apply pieces of cotton wool, giving a ragged look. Apply foundation on cotton wool with your hands. Use a paintbrush to blend the surface with red paint. Partially apply a mixture of foundation and paint to clean areas of the body, giving the impression of scratches. The foreground should be the guy's back. The partner hugs her lover, clasping the wounds with her hands.

With girl

Live photography. No static poses. The camera captures the chaotic movements of the guy and the girl. It can be hugs, kisses, having fun together, etc. The main thing is to forget the presence of the camera. After the photo session, a selection of the frames you like is made.

Separate object. A specific area of ​​the body is photographed. These can be hands, eyes, lips, etc. Any pattern can be applied. There must be a girl in the foreground. A guy acts as a background.

With flowers

Flowers with glasses. Remove glasses from glasses, leaving one frame. Insert flowers into empty spaces.

Floral ribbon. Cut a strip 2-3 cm wide from the material of your choice. The length should correspond to the circumference of the neck. Use glue to secure the flowers to the tape along their entire length. The buds should be small. Tie a floral ribbon around your neck.

With car

Leaning on the hood of the car. One foot is raised on the wheel. The arms are intertwined on the chest.

Sitting on the ground. Lean with your back on the front of the machine. One leg is bent towards the body. The second is extended. The arms are wrapped around a bent limb or are lowered to the ground.

On the hood of the car. The position of the body is arbitrary at its own discretion.

In the mirror


For a beautiful mirror shot, the general rules of successful photography apply.

  1. Stand up half-turned. The view will appear slimmer.
  2. The arms should be visible on the front of the body (face, thigh, etc.).
  3. The shoulders are lowered.
  4. The back is straight.
  5. One leg is bent at the knee and protrudes slightly forward.

The main thing is to turn off the flash, otherwise its glare will be visible in the picture.

On the avatar

An avatar is the first thing that represents a personal page on the web.

By adhering to the rules described below, your own image will be more attractive:

  1. Smile. A frame with a smiley is perceived by people positively.
  2. The portrait should be taken close-up or waist-deep.
  3. Correct angle. Positioning the camera above or below the eyes has different effects. It is necessary to choose the most successful one.
  4. Don't put your face in the center of the frame. Leave more space in the viewing direction when cropping.
  5. Choose natural lighting instead of flash. For example, light coming from a window.
  6. Choose a simple blurred background with no details.
  7. Add creative. It is important not to overdo it with a non-standard presentation.

How to photograph yourself

Selfies are one of the most common types of photographs. But such pictures are not always successful. You need to know a few secrets to make your image pleasing to the eye:

  1. Relaxation. The tense look in the frame looks bad.
  2. Correct angle. Training in front of the mirror will help. It is necessary to choose the most successful and favorite pose.
  3. Catch glare in the eyes. To do this, select suitable lighting (sunlight, etc.).
  4. Correct posture (described above).
  5. Hold the phone above your face. This will help avoid a double chin.
  6. Look into the camera at three-quarters. The face should not be straight.
  7. Do not bring the phone close to your face. Keep at arm's length.
  8. Turn to one light source. This removes the shadows on the face. This applies to shops, cinemas and other public places where there is always a lot of light.
  9. The horizon should be at neck (chest) level and parallel to the edge of the frame.

How not to be photographed

The following tips will help you avoid bad photos:

  1. Don't stand up straight. Put one leg slightly forward. This position visually lengthens the lower limbs.
  2. The horizon level should not go over the head.
  3. Don't make shots without an accent. About everything and about nothing.
  4. Carpets, wallpaper and other household items are prohibited for photographs.
  5. Watch what gets into the frame. Aim the camera only at the desired object.
  6. Anything in front of the object should not cover it.
  7. Turning the head up or down is discouraged. Facial features are distorted. Better to tilt your head in different directions.
  8. Do not cover your neck. The image becomes heavy.
  9. Strongly bent knees are bad for the overall look.
  10. Avoid direct angles.
  11. Hands should not be pressed to the body.

Keeping all the caveats in mind and adhering to the above rules, it will not be difficult to get a good picture. Choosing the right pose and connecting your imagination, you can create an excellent shot that can give only positive emotions. It will be pleasant to look at such a photo many years later.

Learning to pose for a photo shoot correctly!

The genre of modern fashion photography has long been a full-fledged art form. And like contemporary art, often the task of the photographer and the model is to convey not only the image, but also the mood with the help of photography. A good photograph should have not only the present, but also the past and the future, be like a still from a film, where the whole story is viewed. In the frame, the model must play a given role, leaving behind a part of the moment from her life in the image. But for this, you need to learn correctly pose for a photo shoot and often, this skill has to be mastered independently. Of course, the photographer will always correct where it is critical, but you should not rely on detailed instructions. Plus, the photographer will never be able to draw out the necessary emotion or gaze from you. Not everyone wants to be a clown in front of you and constantly try to make you laugh or sad, because besides this, the photographer has other tasks. Let's talk about the most common posing rules and the mistakes they make.

The first day of shooting for a model can sometimes be very difficult, especially if you don't know where to start. Therefore, it is very important to answer two questions for yourself: what to shoot, and How would this happen.

How beautiful to become in the photo

1. Subject of shooting

The concept of a photo session is developed in advance and can be of several types:

  • magazine photo session: when it is necessary to create a single image from a series of photographs, the so-called editorial - a magazine story;
  • commercial photo session: the task to create a selling image;
  • social photo session: show any social problem and draw public attention to it.

It does not matter what kind of photo session the models are to be photographed, the main thing is to convey the mood, idea and the message that the photographer and the whole team put into it. Of course, at the present time, each photo set is a commercial project, because we live in a world where everything is sold and everything is bought. Therefore, the task of the model, in one form or another, is to make a sold image. In this task, the entire film crew must come to the aid of the model, the professionals of which, preliminarily think over the visage, hairstyle, clothes, style and mood, which in general has such a concept as mood board ... Literally, the mood board translates as mood board, and is an essential attribute of any. On such a board, images are hung (clippings from fashion magazines, cityscapes, photographs of paintings by famous artists, pictures from shows, etc.) whose task is to create a certain atmosphere on the site.

Image, emotions, posing- all this should be done by a model in a sequential chain, which is divided into preparation and the process itself. If the model tries to depict a pose without preparation, it will not work organically for her. Therefore, initially you should stand in front of the mirror, feel the atmosphere, get used to the image of the upcoming photo session and tune in to a certain wave, which, in turn, will itself carry in a given direction. This is especially important to consider when shooting where movement is required. You need to try to feel as much as possible that there is someone else inside you. It is in such cases that the element of acting plays an important role, thanks to which it is possible to portray completely different / unique images.

How to stand when shooting portraits.

2. How the photo session will proceed

It is very important to discuss the upcoming work with the photographer before starting work. The most important thing to know is where the light is coming from and how the frame is cropped.

Lighting is perhaps one of the most important details in photography, as any incorrect shadows can significantly ruin the photo. If there is a main lighting fixture in the studio, you need to face it so that the light on your face is as soft as possible. If the studio light is symmetrical, then pose in the center. Accordingly, if the shooting takes place outdoors in sunlight, then you should become so that the sun illuminates you evenly, unless the photographer commands otherwise.

Crop or cropping, is an equally important moment of shooting, which the model must know about. The final perception of the photograph depends on whether the model is completely included in the frame. If cropping is done to the waist, make sure your arms are raised at waist or chest level, again unless the photographer requires otherwise.

Cara Delevingne

Common posing mistakes:

Elbows... Photography is, first of all, a two-dimensional space, therefore all poses with bent elbows or knees directed into the frame are not correct. Do not put your hands behind your head, as this will cut off your hands and give the impression of an amputee. Try to work in the same plane with your body, you do not need to push your elbows or knees forward or backward unnecessarily. The correct posture will be in which the hands are over the head and the fingers are visible, and the body is slightly deployed in a semi-profile. At the same time, the elbows should be spread to the side.

Neck and shoulders... If you are posing in profile, consider correct shoulder and neck curvature. The latter is a very important element when it is necessary to emphasize the femininity of photography. Therefore, in no case cover your chin or lift your shoulder. Therefore, when posing, the neck of the model should always be open and slightly extended forward, in order to avoid the formation of folds under the chin. In some photo sessions, when it is necessary to emphasize the mystery of the image, you should slightly raise the shoulder, in turn, the extremely lowered shoulder, gives the image a sense of pride and confidence.

Face... There are three main positions in portrait posing - full face, three-quarters and profile. Very often, beginner models make a common mistake, taking a pose between three-quarters and full profile, which has such a name as interrupted profile, when the slightly protruding back of the face completes the line of the nose, lengthening it and making the silhouette unnatural.

Hands... Hands are very important in photography. You should never hide your fingers, as this will give the feeling that they are simply not there. Therefore, if you need to take a pose in which you rest your hands on your hips, do it so that your hands and fingers are visible in the frame; for this, do not move your hands behind your back and do not rest on your lower back. If your arms are lowered, also do not hide them behind your back, but try to place them as parallel to your legs as possible, but at the same time, not pressing strongly to the waist, leaving a little free space between the arms and the body. You should also not press your elbows to the body when you pose in a semi-profile with any thing in your hands. This also applies to the position of the full profile, as anything closer to the camera always looks larger, so holding your arms to your sides will visually appear thicker.

Legs... Usually, the legs when posing are either in a crossed state or in a half-step position. This should be done in such a way that the front leg does not cover the back leg, merging with it into one. Therefore, make sure that your back leg is always visible. If you are standing straight with your legs together, shift your center of gravity to one leg and lower one hip and shoulder slightly. This will give your figure graceful lines, so you will not look like a shapeless square.

Sharp movements... Do not move quickly when you are in the frame. When the lighting is on, the team is ready for the photo shoot and the photographer gives the command “ Started! ”, Do not make quick and abrupt movements. Begin to move smoothly and slowly from one position to another, so that each of your poses is a logical continuation of the previous one, without changing the angle from the direction of the light.

Photography is much more sensitive than our eyes. It may seem that in order to change something in her, it is necessary to perform a series of complex movements or changes. But in reality, the slightest movement of the arms, hips, legs, or a change of mood is enough to achieve changes in the photograph.

How to pose during a photo shoot while sitting, standing, and posing for a portrait

Full length posing... You do not need to strain the muscles of the body and keep your hands clenched in a fist, or put them one on top of the other. Also, you should not slouch, as this leads to deformation of posture and to obtaining an unnatural result. You should bend one of the legs a little, straighten your shoulders, take a natural pose, turn one shoulder towards the photographer and, elegantly, put one hand on your belt.

Denise Richards

Posing while sitting... In this case, do not put your feet under you, do not turn the body to the front of the camera and do not clench your hands into fists. Expand the body three-quarters in relation to the camera, straighten your palms and stretch your legs slightly to emphasize their aesthetics and beauty.

Caroline Carson Lowe

Poses for portrait photography... Try not to strain your facial muscles and shoulder girdle as much as possible. Do not pinch the muscles of the neck and chin, as this leads to a violation of the proportions of the lower part of the face, which leads to an ugly and unnatural smile. In order to create more aesthetic proportions in the frame, a model with a wide face should turn and tilt her head slightly.

5 basic rules for posing properly in front of the camera:

  1. Correct view:

The look looks very unnatural, directed upward for no reason, and if you have no task to portray prayer or make of yourself little girl, it is better up, that is, above the camera, do not look. You can also look at the camera in different ways. For example, you can look at the lens as if you were looking through it, far ahead. It is worth noting that in the frame, such a look looks very interesting, it seems that you are not looking at the viewer who is observing your photo, but through him. This technique is practiced by many models in order to learn how to correctly take a pose when photographing.

  1. Correct head turn:

You should not look with your "forehead", do it with your "chin", that is, keep your face open in the direction indicated by the photographer and do not lower your head, unless the specifics of shooting require it. If you are posing in a semi-profile position, then you should turn to the photographer with your front temple, that is, tilt your head slightly forward, but in no case tilt it back. You should also not lift your head too much, showing your nostrils and double chin, which in fact may not be.

  1. Use your palms correctly

Hands very often look good in the frame, but if they do not properly touch your face, they can greatly ruin the photo. Frequent mistakes are when the action is performed in the literal sense, that is, if the task is set, grab your head with both palms, you should not do it in the literal sense. Just lightly touch your head with your hands to simulate a touch. This also applies to actions with the neck, shoulders, chest girth, and so on. By imitating the action, you give lightness to your movements, which looks much softer, more beautiful and most importantly correct in the photograph.

You should not show your palms with the front or back, they will look extremely large, ugly and not very feminine. The palms should be turned by the butt, thus, the hand looks more aesthetically pleasing, gentle and feminine.

  1. Learn to look special

There are many examples when in the frame, in fact, there is nothing but a glance. No special pose, outstanding beauty, but there is a look that holds the viewer and attracts his attention for a long time. How do you achieve such a mesmerizing look? There are several rules. First, the model must have artistic skills, and if you want to learn something, you need to practice a lot, including the look. You can start with a mirror, trying different emotions in front of it - anger, joy, sadness. Second, ask your loved ones to play a certain game with you, where they will need to guess what you are portraying. You can start with something simple, the same sadness, sadness or joy. Then try to portray something more complex, for example, a loving look, disappointment or bewilderment. A professional model should be able to give the photographer the look he needs at any time, whatever her mood. It can be joy, when in fact it is very sad, or a print that you must create in yourself and show it in your eyes.

  1. Don't be a copy of other models

Only one who tries to be herself, and not a copy of her idols, can learn to pose correctly. Try to create your own and unique image. You should not be equal to the bows of popular models and strive to become similar to their copies being photographed, in the end, no photographer, if it is not in the task of photography, will want to repeat someone else's photo. Each photographer has his own vision of composition and, in addition, each person is an individual personality. You can try to make Marilyn Monroe out of the model with clothes, makeup and styling, but in such a photo you will not be. You should show your essence, your style, emotions and face in photographs.

Afterword:

Try to come to the shoot in a good mood, because this is actually the most important factor in observing correct posing for a photo shoot, which can significantly affect the result. Even when heading to a paid shoot, it is very important to leave a good impression of yourself. Leave a positive aura around the photo set, so that the photographer and the customer would be pleased to work with you, in this case, you will definitely achieve the expected result, which will be the best reward for you!

Posing workshop from professional video models:

« I always look bad in photos "- Do you know this problem? Do you want to know how to take pictures correctly?

Then you've come to the right place. Today we will study (poses, photos, makeup, clothes).

Step one: look your best

Before you start shooting, be sure to put yourself in order, choose the appropriate clothes and do a beautiful make-up (a little brighter than usual, but just a little).

Many girls are worried about the question "What and how best to be photographed?" It depends, of course, on the type of shooting (regular or thematic) and your dress preferences. But it is worth knowing a few rules on how to take pictures beautifully:

  • do not wear clothes "under the throat" - in the photo you will not have a neck;
  • it is better to avoid wedge (platform) shoes; it can change the shape of the legs very significantly;
  • high heels make them look slimmer and taller;
  • a photograph in a jacket to the waist or a fitted coat turns out to be very successful, since it emphasizes the graceful silhouette.

There are several secrets of how to take a cool photo, which will allow you to look wonderful in the photo:

  • do not use pearlescent and purple shades in your makeup - they will take on a blue tint in the picture;
  • do not draw your eyes with a pencil (precisely with a pencil!) - the photo turns out to be unnatural and vulgar. If you want to accentuate your eyes, use a liquid eyeliner;
  • choose the right accessories (even the shape of earrings can change your face).

In short, try to look your best before you start shooting - this is the first secret to successful photography.

Step two: correct postures

Correctly chosen poses and photo angles just work wonders. A professional photographer who knows how to take pictures correctly will always be able to find the right angle in which you will be simply irresistible.

If you still cannot afford professional photography, then use the following tips on how to take a beautiful photo:

  • do not look directly into the lens. When looking directly into the lens, only actors and models who are good at shooting techniques are good at it. If you do not belong to them, then it is better to look a little to the side or directly, but not into the lens, but through it (into the distance behind the lens).
  • if you want to enlarge your eyes, look up a little.
  • do not look down - it may seem that you have a double chin.
  • do not stand directly in front of the lens. Beautiful photos are obtained when you stand at least a little sideways.
  • tilting or turning your head to the side will make your photo look more winning and more feminine.

Now attention - super secret. When the photographer starts counting down, look down at your feet. On the count of two, raise your head and fix your eyes on the lens. And on the count of "three" smile :).

These simple tips for taking beautiful pictures will help you find the perfect pose and angle to shoot. And remember, even the most famous and beautiful world stars allow themselves to be photographed only from 2-3 best angles (which means, if you look at them from the other side, they are not so beautiful :)).

By the way, see how cool you can take a picture with a guy. And you can look after the poses for yourself in this one.

Step three: be natural

Have you noticed that the best photos come out when you don't expect to be photographed? This is why photogenic people are people who behave naturally when shooting.

Don't copy magazine poses, pout your lips, or imitate others' pictures. Be yourself and you don’t have to think about how beautiful it is to take a photo while shooting!

Don't focus on being photographed. At this time, try to think about something else (you can even mentally read a verse).

And the most main rule successful photography - be sure in its beauty. No matter how beautiful you are, if you stand stiffened, with a forced smile and in an unnatural position, then even a professional photographer will not be able to take a good photo and no advice on how best to take a photo will help in this case.

You can leave me a comment for now, and I will run to take pictures.