10 Tricks & Tips To Looking Like a Movie Star In Photos

With social media, selfie's, our IOS or Android phones, bad photos are going to happen, mostly because we are not prepared.  So today, I’m going to give you a few tips on taking photos that will have you looking like a movie star.

So without further ado... Lights, camera, action!

1. NEVER take a picture facing the camera directly, this is rarely flattering and can add a lot of pounds.  Even if you are overweight you can thin yourself out by turning your head and having about two thirds of your face showing (make sure the side facing the camera is your best side).   Doing this gives you a slimming effect.
2. Positioning of The Camera: Make sure that the camera is placed at a high angle, you want it above your eye level.This forces you to look up, extending your torso and neck.
3. How to Stand to Make Your Body Look Thinner: Take the Hollywood approach like you are on the red carpet.  
1. Place one hand on your one hip..  
2. Have one foot in front of another and turn your body to the side slightly.
3. Make sure you place more weight on the back leg or foot
4. You will not be looking head on, so you will need to turn your head to look towards the camera, in an upward motion.
4. NO More Double Chin: This is the worst! Especially when you think you’re looking all glam and then someone snaps a photo of you and viola you look like you have a double chin.  To help alleviate this, make your neck appear longer, by pushing your neck & chin out & up a bit,.  Make sure to stand with your shoulders back, it will feel odd but it's only for a few seconds. 
5. Smiling: To avoid that awkward smile and also to help you appear to have that Hollywood smile, place your tongue at the roof of your mouth, behind your front teeth.  This will make the muscles tighten around the neck & chin, making you appear more fit.
6. Squinting or Closed Eyes: This is a popular one at photo-shoots.  What you want to do is close your eyes and have the person taking the photo count to three.  (On three open your eyes)
7. Watch Where You Are Looking.  You don’t want to look directly into the lens, instead look above it.
8. Practice Makes Perfect: A photographer told me this one; practice in the mirror.  If you are familiar with what looks good and more importantly what looks bad, you can take what you’ve learned to your next photo opt.
9. Watch out for lip colors that make your teeth appear yellow or grayish. Yellow-orange colors can make your teeth appear yellow, while frosted colors can make your teeth look grayish.
10. Lipstick Colors to Help Make Your Smile, Hollywood worthy.
1. Berry Colors: These colors reflect off your lips, helping your teeth look brighter.
2. Blue Undertones:  These lip shades can reduce any yellow tones of your teeth, making them appear whiter.

Do you have any tips you'd like to share on making you look better in photos?  If so, let me know by leaving a comment below!

Don't Forget Watch The Video TOO!