Social media has increased the number of shared images of ourselves, our loved ones and best friends. Never before did we share so many selfies, most people actually dreaded the thought of having their photo seen by someone else and now we take 100 photos to get the right selfie. So today I am going to share 10 tips to look amazing in photos, whether its for your senior portraits, a selfie, or a group photo, follow these tips and stand out from the crowd. Here are 10 Tips to Look Amazing in Photos:

1. Practice Your Pose

What would you do to improve your skills at anything else? You’d practice! You can – and should – do just the same to look better in photos. “It sounds corny, but practice in front of the mirror for a few days to discover what your best angles are,” says portrait photographers. Find out what your best side is by taking a couple dozen selfies to compare. While you’re at it, practice different expressions and body positions.

2. Twist to Look Slimmer

There aren’t many things more humiliating than discovering a tagged photo of yourself on Facebook that packs on ten pounds with just the flash of a camera bulb. How you pose, however, can make a tremendous difference in how slender you appear in pictures – and the strategy is pretty simple. “Stand slightly to the side and twist towards the camera for a slimming effect.”

3. Tilt Your head

When posing for a portrait and to avoid a double- (or triple-) chin, first elongate your neck, then angle your jaw down just a touch. Many people look good with head tilted slightly down, and eyes straight into the camera.

4. Eat Healthy

If you’re preparing for special photographs that you (and others) will look at for decades to come – like a wedding or a family studio session ensure you have plenty of rest. A suggestion would be to prepare a few days to a week in advance to ensure you look your best by getting lots of sleep, exercise, drink lots of water, eat good, healthy food and preferably no salt, which makes people look puffy.

5. Apply Mascara to Top Lashes Only

If getting extra rest just isn’t possible, fake it. “Two coats of black mascara on the upper lashes lift the eyes, hiding puffiness. Curling lashes before applying mascara enhances the effect and makes you look like you’ve had an extra hour of sleep.

6. Try a Cool-Toned Concealer

Use an under-eye concealer that’s one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, which creates a halo effect.

7. Turn Off the Flash

You probably noticed that the flash in your iPhone’s camera doesn’t make for the most gorgeous archival photos. If possible, make use of natural light to make you look more photogenic, yes, and also for a better photo overall.

8. Minimize Shine

A little glow on the cheekbones can lift the face, but excess shine can reveal uneven texture. Use a matte powder on the forehead, under the eyes, and over rough skin for smoother look.

9. Hydrate Skin

Fresh, hydrated skin always looks better on camera, so be sure to use a moisturizer well ahead of any important pictures. Unless you’re going to be shooting outside for an extended period, skip the sunscreen.

10. Smile & Be Yourself

You’ll look best in photos when you look like you’re happy and enjoying the moment – and when you look like yourself. Above all, try to make it fun and don’t take it too seriously. The more your natural personality comes through, the better the results. Be yourself, laugh, and find joy. But what if you’re not actually having fun? In that case, change your mindset and think about how you felt during some of your life’s favorite moments.

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