When you look at photos of yourself, do you like what you see — or do you wish you knew how to look more like your best self?
Photo editing apps have come a long way since the dog ears filter made its appearance on Snapchat – but we all know natural is best.
So use our quick guide to make yourself instantly more photogenic:
Direct light can create harsh shadows that make your skin look bad. Never stand right under a light source (right). Instead, face a light source so it illuminates your features and draws attention to your eyes (left)
Before we get to the basics, there are a few quirky techniques that will improve how you look on camera.
Forget ‘say cheese’ – words that end in an ‘uh’ sound can put your mouth into a more natural smile shape.
Try ‘data’, ‘yoga’ or ‘mocha’ next time someone is taking your photo. It’ll bring the corners of your mouth up naturally.
If that doesn’t work for you, try to think of something funny.
Fake it: A fake smile can look really strange. A fake laugh, though, almost always turns into a real one and you’ll end up with a true smile.
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Another odd trick that works is pushing your tongue against the back of your teeth. This relaxes your face and slims your jawline.
Another bizarre method that works is taking advantage of a rainy day. The filtered light of a cloudy day is super flattering. Head outside to snap your new dating app pic.
Below, I go into detail about some of the fundamentals when it comes to being more photogenic.
Bye-bye, ‘turkey neck’
It’s not just you. Cameras exaggerate certain features and give you a different appearance than what you see in the mirror. You need to be strategic when you pose.
Think about what is closest and farthest from the camera. Say…
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