Sharpen Thy Gaze
Look right into the camera.
That doesn’t mean you’re able to’t tilt your head to highlight your best angle, though.
See: Lea Michele or Blake Lively, who look friendly and natural.
Posture Makes Perfect
You don’t want to look rigid or slouchy.
“Think about whether you like to be photographed standing, leaning or sitting down.
So stop what you’re doing, pay attention to the photographer, and smile.
Think of something that makes you laugh.
Imagine your fellow party-goers naked if that’s what it takes to break into a winning grin.
Be a Sharp Shooter
The mechanics of taking a picture on many smart phones is surprisingly counterintuitive.
Just tap the button, right?
What actually takes the picture on both iPhone and Android phones is removing your finger from the button.
You’ll get a clearer, focused shot.
Hats Off
Hats and glasses may look stylish in person, but take them off for photographs.
Brims cast a dark shadow right across our most expressive feature the eyes while sunglasses completely cover them up.
Regular glasses, meanwhile, can reflect an ugly glare if the flash goes off.
Focus on using eyeliner and mascara to highlight your eyes, the most compelling part of a portrait.
This is something Eva Longoria always gets right.
Also be sure to carry face powder to diminish shine, so you could sneak in a touch up.
Style Yourself
Of course celebrities look good on camerathey have personal stylists to advise every sartorial move.
We can’t all be so lucky, so before you head out, give yourself a once-over.
Beware of sheer fabrics, which can reveal more than you planned (One tip?
Take a selfie, or have your roommate take one, with the flash on as a test).
“If you’ve got a big forehead, get bangs,” says Blush.
“They keep the forehead looking proportional.”
So fluff with your fingers before the shutter clicks.
Think Tyra Banks got to the top without some serious self-critique?
Study bad pics to figure out what works and what doesn’t.
You’ll be more confident the next time someone starts snapping.
