Let's learn how to pose correctly for a photo shoot!

The genre of modern fashion photography has long become a full-fledged art form. And how contemporary art, often, the task of the photographer and model is to convey not only the image, but also the mood using photography. A good photograph should have not only the present, but also the past and the future, it should be like a frame from a film where a whole story is visible. In the frame, the model must play a given role, leaving behind a piece of the moment from her life in the image. But for this, you need to learn pose correctly at a photo shoot and often you have to master this skill yourself. Of course, the photographer will always correct where it is critical, but you shouldn’t count too much on detailed instructions. In addition, the photographer will never be able to extract the necessary emotion or look 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 rules when posing 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 will this happen.

How to look beautiful in a photo

1. Subject of shooting

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

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

It doesn’t matter what kind of photo shoot the model will be photographed in, the main thing is to convey the mood, idea and the message that the photographer and the entire team put into it. Of course, nowadays, every 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 create a sellable image. In this task, the entire film crew must come to the aid of the model, whose professionals first think through makeup, 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 integral attribute of any. Images (clippings from fashion magazines, city landscapes, photographs of paintings) are hung on such a board famous artists, pictures from shows, etc.) whose task is to create a certain atmosphere on the site.

Image, emotions, posing– all this must be performed by the model in a sequential chain, which is divided into preparation and the process itself. If a model tries to portray any pose without preparation, it will not work out organically. Therefore, you should initially stand in front of the mirror, feel the atmosphere, get used to the image of the upcoming photo shoot and tune in to a certain wave, which in turn will carry you 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 plays an important role acting, thanks to which you can depict completely different/unique images.

How to stand when taking portraits.

2. How the photo shoot 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, because 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 light in the studio is symmetrical, then you should pose in the center. Accordingly, if the shooting takes place on the street at sunlight, then you should position yourself so that the sun illuminates you evenly, unless the photographer commands otherwise.

Crop or cropping a frame, is no less important point shooting, which a fashion model must know about. The final perception of the photograph depends on whether the model is completely included in the frame. If the frame is cropped to the waist, you should ensure that your arms are raised at waist or chest level, again unless the photographer requests otherwise.

Cara Delevingne

Common mistakes when posing:

Elbows. Photography is, first of all, a two-dimensional space, so all poses are elbows bent or knees pointing into the frame are incorrect. You should not put your hands behind your head, as this will cut off your hands and give the impression that the model is an amputee. Try to work in the same plane as your body; don't push your elbows or knees forward or back unnecessarily. The correct pose would be one in which the hands are above the head and the fingers are visible, and the body is slightly turned into a semi-profile. The elbows should be spread to the side.

Neck and shoulders. If you are posing in profile, you should consider the correct curve of the shoulder and neck. The latter is a very important element when it is necessary to emphasize the femininity of a photograph. Therefore, do not close your chin or raise your shoulder under any circumstances. Therefore, when posing, the model's neck should always be open and slightly extended forward to avoid the formation of folds under the chin. In some photo shoots, when it is necessary to emphasize the mystery of the image, you should slightly raise the shoulder; in turn, an extremely lowered shoulder gives the image a sense of pride and confidence.

Face. There are three main positions when posing for portraits - full face, three-quarters and profile. Very often, beginning models make a common mistake by adopting a pose between three-quarters and a full profile, which has a name such as an interrupted profile, when a 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 make you feel like they are simply not there. Therefore, if you need to take a pose in which you rest your hands on your sides, do it so that your hands and fingers are visible in the frame, to do this, do not put your hands behind your back or rest on your lower back. If your arms are lowered, also do not hide them behind your back, but try to position them as parallel to your legs as possible, but at the same time, not pressing them too tightly to your waist, leaving a little free space between your arms and torso. You should also not press your elbows to your body when you pose in half-profile with something in your hands. This also applies to the full profile position, as anything closer to the camera always looks bigger, so having your arms close to your sides will make you appear thicker.

Legs. Typically, when posing, the legs are either crossed 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're standing straight with your feet 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 don't look like a shapeless square.

Sudden movements. Don't move quickly when you're in the frame. When the lighting is set, the team is ready for the photo shoot and the photographer gives the command “ Started!”, do not make fast and sudden movements. Begin to move smoothly and slowly from one position to another, so that each pose 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 it, it is necessary to perform a series of complex movements or changes. But in fact, to achieve changes in a photograph, all it takes is the slightest movement of the arms, hips, legs, or a change of mood.

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

Posing in full height . There is no need to strain your body muscles and hold your hands clenched into a fist or place them one on top of the other. You should also not slouch, as this leads to deformation of posture and an unnatural result. You should bend one of your legs slightly, straighten your shoulders, take a natural pose, turn one shoulder towards the photographer and elegantly place one hand on your belt.

Denise Richards

Seated posing. In this case, you should not put your feet under you, do not turn your body forward to the camera, and do not clench your hands into fists. Turn your body three-quarters in relation to the camera, straighten your palms and slightly extend your legs to emphasize their aesthetics and beauty.

Caroline Carson Lowe

Portrait photo poses. Try not to strain your facial muscles as much as possible and shoulder girdle. You should not tighten 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 correctly in front of the camera:

1. Correct view:

A gaze directed upward for no reason looks very unnatural, and if you don’t have the task of portraying prayer or make yourself little girl, then it’s better not to look up, that is, above the camera. You can also look at the camera in different ways. For example, you can look at the lens as if you are looking through it, far ahead. It is worth noting that in the frame this look looks very interesting; it seems that you are looking not at the viewer who is watching your photo, but through him. This technique is practiced by many models in order to learn how to strike poses correctly 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 required by the specifics of the shooting. If you are posing in a semi-profile position, then you should turn your front temple towards the photographer, that is, slightly tilt your head forward, but under no circumstances tilt it back. You should also not lift your head too much, showing off your nostrils and double chin, which in reality may not exist.

1. Use your palms correctly

Very often hands look good in a photo, but if they are not used correctly to touch your face, they can greatly ruin the photo. Common mistakes, this is when the action is performed in the literal sense, that is, if the task is set to take your head with both palms, you should not do this in the literal sense. Just lightly touch your head with your hands, imitating a touch. This also applies to actions with the neck, shoulders, chest girth and so on. By imitating the action, you add lightness to your movements, which looks much more gentle, beautiful and, most importantly, correct in the photograph.

You should not show off your palms with the front or back; they will look extremely large, ugly and not very feminine. You should turn your palms so that your hand looks more aesthetically pleasing, gentle and feminine.

1. Learn a special look

There are many examples when, in fact, there is nothing in the frame except a glance. There is no special pose, no outstanding beauty, but there is a look that holds the viewer and rivets his attention for a long time. How to achieve such a mesmerizing look? There are several rules. First, the model must have artistic skills, and if you want to learn something, you should practice a lot, including the look. You can start with the mirror, trying different emotions in front of it - anger, joy, sadness. Second, ask your loved ones to play a game with you, where they will need to guess what you are depicting. 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 must be able to give the photographer the look he needs at any moment, in any mood. It can be joy, when in fact it is very sad, or a seal that you must create in yourself and show it in your gaze.

1. Don't be a copy of other models

Only someone 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 emulate the looks of popular models and strive to become like their photographed copies; ultimately, no photographer, unless this is part of the photographic task, will want to repeat someone else’s photograph. Each photographer has his own vision of the composition and, in addition, each person is an individual person. You can try to make the model Marilyn Monroe with the help of clothes, makeup and hair styling, but you won’t be in such a photo. You should show your essence, your style, emotions and face in photographs.

Afterword:

Try to come to the shoot in good mood, because this is actually the most important factor subject to correct posing at a photo shoot, which can significantly affect the result. Even when going for 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 client enjoy working with you, in which case you will definitely achieve the expected result, which will be the best reward for you!

Master class on posing from professional video models:

Simple tips with examples and photos

First answer, why do you need a photo shoot? If for low-grade sites and magazines, then this article will not help you. Here we will talk about how to really beautiful photos. Something to be proud of. The kind that makes them famous and that 50 years later you won’t be ashamed to show to your grandchildren. Let's leave the technical side of the issue, let's talk only about places, clothes and poses for photography.

How to avoid taking photos

Let's start with common truths that everyone seems to already know, but still thousands of “photo masterpieces” appear on the Internet every day.

Remember these 5 main taboo rules:
1. Never take pictures in the toilet! Never!!!
2. Avoid horizontal and unnatural poses.
   Lying, crawling, wringing your hands, bending over on an unmade bed, on the floor of an apartment, on carpets - this is, to say the least, ugly. If you really want to lie down somewhere, then it is better to choose a flower meadow.
3. Do not dress vulgarly: parts of your underwear should not fall out from under your clothes, as well as some parts of your body. It’s easy to determine this line: there shouldn’t be anything in the photo that you wouldn’t want to show to your current or future children, or parents.
4. Do not wear very tight clothes for a photo shoot, so as not to get a “sausage effect” instead of beauty.
5. Don't stick out your lips.

Of course, there are no rules without exceptions, but these exceptions are best left for a personal photo archive or to professional photographers who know how to present even dubious situations beautifully.

10 tips on how to take beautiful photos

1. Take pictures in nature. Difficult to do indoors nice photos without special equipment.

2. The pose should be natural. Remember: any pose in which you are uncomfortable will turn out poorly in the photograph.

Natural pose

3. Don’t make a languid expression on your face! A sincere smile or laugh will make even a bad photo more attractive. During filming, remember something very pleasant and smile at that same mysterious smile Mona Lisa, who makes everything more beautiful woman's face.

4. Try to take pictures not from the front, but half-turned. Try not to look into the lens - this will make the pictures more interesting.

5. When photographing, what is closer to the lens looks larger, and what is further away looks smaller. Therefore, for example, fat people It’s better to photograph a little from above to make the figure look slimmer.

Avoid "straight" poses

6. The photograph will be more interesting if the lines of the shoulders, tilt of the head, legs, etc. are not perpendicular. Avoid straight lines and "straight" poses. However, there is no need to bend too much or take unnatural poses. Everything in moderation!

You don't need to wear green to a photo shoot, otherwise your face may take on the same shade. Mike Newming

8. Portrait photographer Mike Newming advises: "You shouldn't wear green to a photo shoot, otherwise your face may take on the same shade." However, the opposite also applies: if the face is too red, then wearing green clothes will help hide this defect.

9. In makeup special attention Apply blush to make your face look more expressive. It is better to avoid sparkling and pearlescent shades.

10. When you feel too self-conscious, just do a jump-up (jump photo). Jump higher a few times and let the photographer select the “sports” shooting mode to get several shots in a row. After this, you can relax and the next photos will turn out better.
But more often than not, the “jumps” themselves turn out to be the most successful photographs. Use a little imagination to take interesting photos.

. Jumpik is relaxing.

And for those who want not only to take photographs, but also to win beauty contests or create their own lookbook with photographs, there is one magic secret on how to learn how to quickly and easily select clothes, place and poses for photographing: imitate those who like.
Choose a famous “style icon”, preferably from the last century, and start imitating her. Imagine that you are her. The one everyone admires. For example, . Do you think Grace would crawl on an unmade bed in front of the camera or bend indecently in the toilet? Look at her photos, poses, clothes, makeup. And when you take a photo, think, what would Grace do?

Here are some basic posing poses and common mistakes most of us make.

“Hands on hips” is an aggressive pose. In addition, you are hiding your hands. Show your nails and point your elbows back. Turn your head a little and you have an intriguing pose, not an aggressive one.

Don't squeeze your waist, as this will create wrinkles in your clothing that will spoil your appearance.

Watch the position of your hands - avoid tense or unnaturally straight arms, as well as elbows pointed towards the photographer. Remember to keep your wrists free and flexible.

Lightly touching your face with your fingertips and keeping your mouth slightly open can make you more attractive if you don't get carried away. Do not put pressure on your face to avoid the “toothache effect”

Yes, your hands should be free, but they should not hang with whips, you are not a partisan being shot. Place one hand on your waist and slightly (slightly!) turn or tilt your head to enhance the beauty of your face.

Don't bulge your eyes, it looks too deliberate and unnatural. Turn your head slightly, open your lips slightly, and you can touch your face - it will be feminine.

Don't squint your eyes, you're not a mole. Your natural eye shape is the most beautiful.

Don't hide your face behind your hands. See what the difference is.

Beautiful poses for a photo shoot

Use hand accents correctly. Where your hands are, there is the viewer's attention. Instead of placing your hands on your stomach, it is better to emphasize the beauty of your waist. And it’s good to show your shoulders and chest with a more open gesture.

A sideways glance makes your lips look too big. You better try different angles turning the head. And don't forget to look at the camera.

If you are not the wife of a leader from African tribe and you don't have rings on your neck, don't lift your chin.

Your hands should always be relaxed. Just compare these two photos and you'll see why.

When shooting full-length, there is no point in artificially breaking the natural vertical line. Any pose in which you have to strain to maintain your balance, be it a squat or a slight bend to the side, will make you look like a broken doll in the photo.

How to take photos correctly? Here little secret poses for successful full-length photographs: the curve of your body should resemble the letter “S”: stand facing the photographer and shift your body weight to one leg and put the other forward. Remember to keep your arms relaxed, your posture comfortable, and your chin slightly lifted.

Have a nice photo!

Who doesn't like to be photographed? Eighty percent of the female half of humanity are ready to give everything for a couple of new photographs. And today with development information technology and technology this has become even more relevant. New phones with high-quality cameras, professional cameras, laptops and tablets with photo and video capabilities, and that’s only half of what we get modern market. And what about social networks that draw users into their worlds, craving more and more new photos?

Modern girls suffer from real “photomania”, in addition to the fact that they photograph everything and anything, from pets, new shoes, lunch ration and everyone around them, they never forget to treat themselves to their beloved with another photo shoot, sacrificing a huge part of their time for this. And if half of them can handle a photo of a pet, then taking a high-quality photo with a full-length image of yourself is a much more difficult task.

Beautiful photos today are the key to success modern girls, most of whom spend all night long in the vastness of the World Wide Web in search of their betrothed. According to statistics, over the past couple of years the number of Internet romances that ended in a happy wedding has increased several times. And this is just the beginning. Soon real acquaintances will become such a rarity that they will surprise us just like our grandmothers did with a touchscreen tablet.

What did you think? The world is in constant development, technologies, views and methods for solving specific problems are also developing. Why, say, should a young lady put on her best dresses, paint her lips with gloss and go to restaurants and exhibitions in search of her chosen one, if it is much easier to do a high-quality photo shoot and post the photo on social network and just wait for the result. The costs are lower, and the effect is quite long-term. I'll tell you a secret, many people do this. For lack of free time, and sometimes just desire, modern young ladies try to charm “princes” with pixelated images. Well, in order for everything to be successful, the photographs must be not just amateur, but at least semi-professional. To do this, you will need a skilled photographer, a good camera and, most importantly, your skills as a “model”. Many people have trouble with the latter; some, in their desire to look relaxed and at ease, multiply their efforts, which looks even more pretentious and ridiculous. Some people want to create the image of a fatal temptress, without taking into account how it will look in the photo, while others are not at all friendly with the camera. If some of these problems are familiar to you or you just want to improve your “modeling” skills, here are a couple useful tips, which will tell you how best to pose and what to consider when working with the camera.

Facial expression

Even if you are taking a full-length photograph and your face is not close close up, this is not a reason not to pay due attention to it. After all, even the slightest detail can ruin the entire photo.

Any professional photographer will tell you that the most important thing is your mood. If you feel free and relaxed, the camera will reciprocate your feelings; excessive modesty, tightness and stupid embarrassment have no place here. If your soul rejoices and asks to come out, be sure to express it through your smile, which should be sincere, relaxed and attractive. If you don’t want to smile, don’t force it. Let your face be serious and mysterious, it's better than a stupid grin.

Under no circumstances should you pout your lips like Ponochka the duck in DuckTales. Firstly, because you are not a duck, and secondly, it’s just ugly, but lately It even became an unnecessary reason for jokes and ridicule. If you want to show all your sensuality, it is better to open your mouth a little, which will make your lips sexier and your image natural. Practice in front of a mirror; a standard smile is not the limit of your capabilities.

You don’t have to look directly at the camera, try looking away or raising your eyes, a little coquetry and mystery definitely won’t hurt you. Be careful with looking from under your brows; instead of a fatal beauty, you may end up with a completely opposite image: the forehead will be too large and wide, the nose will also become larger, and the lips will not be shown from the most favorable angle.

Full length

Full length photographs the hard part shooting. In order for you to look sophisticated, and most importantly proportionally, special skill is required. First, don't slouch, lift your shoulders, retract your head, or arch your back. In general, act natural and relaxed in front of the camera.

It is best to bend one leg at the knee; this will add additional curves to your silhouette and you will definitely not look too tense.

We also do not recommend standing directly facing the camera; it is better to choose a half-sided position or turning 45 degrees.

The legs should not stand at attention. Stand either with one leg bent at the knee, or on tiptoes, or shoulder-width apart, focusing on one leg.

Your hands should also not dangle idle, do something with them: put them on your waist, use them to brush your hair or lift them up. By the way, in the latter case, you will kill two birds with one stone: accept beautiful pose and you can visually tighten your stomach.

The main thing is that your hands are completely relaxed, no clenched fingers or fists. Just before shooting, you can shake your brushes several times, this will help you hide tension.

Sitting

Seated portraits are another unexplored area beyond the reach of inexperienced “models.” Never sit with your feet perpendicular to the floor. It’s better to turn around a little, relax, cross your legs or clasp one of them with your hands, lifting it up a little.

When sitting, keep your back straight and tilt your head to the side. This universal and effective advice will help make any photo successful.

If you're sitting on a chair, experiment with it. You don't have to take a boring standard pose. Sitting facing the back and placing your legs wider, you can take an interesting and very lively photo.

And the last rule, try to place your legs only on your toes, this will make them slimmer, sleeker and longer.

Top/Bottom

Shooting from above or below is one of the most extravagant. If you follow all the tips and instructions, you will look fantastic. However, without knowing a few rules, you risk looking funny and ridiculous.

A photo taken from below can visually elongate your legs. Try standing with your back to the photographer and looking over your shoulder. As a result, you will get a spectacular and very daring photo.

If you believe the statistics, about 90% of girls consider themselves unphotogenic, do not know how to be photographed correctly, how to look good in photographs, therefore they do not like themselves in photographs and are like hell afraid to pose in front of the camera. At the same time, real professionals who are fluent in the art of photography know for sure that there are no non-photogenic people, there are only “photographers” who do not know how to capture and convey the individuality of a model.

Common misconceptions about photogenicity

“Oh, you know, I’m not photogenic at all!” – this phrase, immediately following the greeting “hello”, is heard by photographers from 4 out of 5 clients. Photogenicity and beauty are far from identical concepts. People with sharp, expressive facial features, as a rule, are exceptionally photogenic, real life may look rough and even unattractive. From a psychological point of view, the success of a shoot largely depends on the emotional message, self-confidence and ability to present oneself. When a model loves herself and enjoys the shooting process, she relaxes, every gesture and movement takes on meaning, looks organic, and everything in the frame turns out just great. And little make-up tricks, the right selection of hairstyles, clothes, and most importantly, good angles and light and shade will help add expressiveness. By the way, even top models prefer to be photographed from only two or three good angles, so if in some position you don’t look very attractive, don’t rush to get upset - there will certainly be a pose for you.

A real photographer is not just a master of his craft, communicating with the camera on a first-name basis, but also a good psychologist who knows how to find an approach to people and shows genuine interest in the most ordinary model. The result of his work is successful, beautiful, and most importantly - meaningful photographs, which reflect not only appearance, but also inner world person. You don't get tired of these photos. You can look at them and look at them, every now and then discovering new facets. When we hear the names of Che Guevara, Ernest Hemingway or Albert Einstein, their most famous photographic portraits immediately appear before our eyes: Che in the famous black beret with a star, Hemingway in a white woolen sweater, Einstein with his tongue hanging out. During their lifetime, they were captured by cameras hundreds of times, but we remember them precisely from these single photographs, in which the presence of spirit is felt. The complete opposite of these masterpieces is the photo on the documents. Frightened, distorted, suspicious individuals look at us from passports, driver's licenses, and student ID cards. And all because of the lack of contact between the photographer and the model, and sometimes even the absence of the photographer himself, because it’s no secret that often such formulaic work is performed by people far from high art photos.

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How to look good in photographs

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Down with fear!

Usually those who judge themselves only by a few unsuccessful photographs do not like and are afraid to act. This is wrong. You need to film more often and more. It's just a photo! Just think, you won't like it! You’ll tear it up, burn it, or in the case of numbers, simply erase it. By analyzing various photographs, you will certainly find the most successful poses, interesting facial expressions and will be able to use them in the future. The more you take photographs, the better you get to know yourself, your advantages and disadvantages, your capabilities, your successful and unsuccessful angles. And thanks to our tips, you will quickly learn how to take photographs correctly and will be able to choose interesting poses for photography.

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Let's remain ourselves

Hearing the words “Ready! Now the bird will fly out. Cheeeez..." and other similar nonsense, many seem to be replaced: they freeze in an absurd pose, with an unusual facial expression and a false smile. You can't expect miracles from such a photo. And you just need to remain yourself. Not only a smile can be beautiful and interesting, but also sadness, thoughtfulness, and even recklessness. But only if these emotions are not feigned, but come from within. Naturalness does not exclude playfulness. Play in front of the camera, because you can be so different! Play with elements of clothing, accessories, hair, shyly cover yourself with your hands, imitate walking on a thin rail, play hide and seek, imagine yourself in the form of some animal... loosen up and give free rein to your emotions! A good photographer will definitely catch what he needs. Don't forget that a photograph is only interesting when it has emotion, action and story.

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Photo makeup

• Less shine. To avoid getting a smudge instead of a high-quality photo, the makeup for shooting should be without shine, matte. You simply can’t do without powder with a mattifying effect! Even if your skin is not oily, it may appear shiny in the photo. A little gloss can be applied only to the middle of the lips to make them fuller. But only a little! You don’t want a photo in which nothing else is visible except your lips. Avoid nail polish with glitter, which will turn into ordinary “dandruff” in the photo.
• We give the face a “sculptural” appearance. To prevent the face from appearing flat and featureless in the photograph, it must be made more expressive and prominent. To do this, use a matte brown-beige blush or dark powder to slightly darken the cheekbones, emphasize the jawline and highlight the wings of the nose.
• You can visually shorten a long nose by darkening its tip using neutral-toned blush or dark powder. And by shading the cheeks, you can visually narrow wide face.
• Avoid colors that are too dark, bright or toxic. In a photograph, any unnatural shades will look even more unnatural.
• Photography in daylight is the most merciless: the camera will catch all skin imperfections and errors in the use of cosmetics. Therefore, it is better to keep makeup to a minimum, carefully masking all problem areas with concealer. It is advisable to use a palette of warm shades and thoroughly shade the boundaries of applying cosmetics.
• For black and white photography and evening photography, it is important to further emphasize the contours of the face: forehead, cheekbones, nose, chin. Be sure to highlight your eyes and eyebrows, but it’s better to avoid dark shades of lipstick. On black and white photo they will make your lips black and narrow.
• Digital photography enhances pink. A foundation or powder in yellowish shades will help neutralize possible redness.

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Outdoor photo shoot

It is better to take photos on the street before 9 am or after 5 pm. A cloudy day is good for a successful portrait. On a sunny day, you should not stand facing directly towards the scorching sun. You should be especially careful when photographing in the shade of trees - the sun's rays penetrate even through a very dense crown, casting uneven shadows on your face. When photographing with a hat on, choose a position in which the shadow from the brim of the hat or cap visor does not fall on your face.

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Proper work with a photographer

If you have decided to have a photo shoot, trust the photographer completely. Listen to everything he tells you, listen and strictly follow all his instructions - unlike you, he sees how the shot turns out. If he is silent as a fish and doesn’t help you in any way, most likely you made a mistake in choosing a photographer and you can’t expect anything good from such a shoot. The process should be mutually interesting.

Keep in mind that everything in front of the lens needs to be done slowly, so if you are asked to turn your head towards the light, do it at a snail's pace. If you hear the command “Freeze,” freeze until you hear “That’s it.”

Trust, but do not allow images that are uncomfortable for you to be imposed on you. The final decision should always be yours.

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Good poses for photos

• The most advantageous position, which works great for almost everyone, is the half-turn. This is just a godsend for those with round or large faces with chubby cheeks.
• In group photographs, it is better for ladies with a larger body to sit not in the center, but on the side, so they will look slimmer.
• Control your hands. They should not hang like whips. It is best to slightly bend your elbows, pick up something in your hands, or lean on some object.

Our photo selection will also help you “try on” various poses:

Even more interesting photo poses can be found on the website of London photographer Lyn Herrick http://www.herrickphoto.co.uk/poses.html

If, after all the work done, you are still not satisfied with the end result, Photoshop can help you! 🙂