Do you blink at the wrong time, just when the camera clicks? Here's a wee trick for you, close your eyes and when the photographer is ready, open them.
WORK YOUR BEST ANGLE
Rather than looking at the camera face on, turn your head a bit to the side, it can be very flattering. Work out your best profile.
The same applies to full-length shots, turn your body to a more slim three-quarter angle, with one leg a little to the front.
HAVE A LAUGH
Some people are naturally photogenic, lucky things. For others, it takes practice. Have a small laugh or think of something funny just before the picture is taken, that will relax you and give a gorgeous friendly pose with a natural smile.
TAKEN FROM ABOVE
Photos taken from "slightly" above you are actually more flattering. I'm not suggesting you drop to your knees the moment a photo is about to be taken.
This is a great tip for selfies: hold your camera slightly above you. If the camera is too high though, it can make you look short.
GET THAT FOUNDATION COLOUR RIGHT
If your foundation colour is too light and doesn't tone in with your chest, it will illuminate in the photos.
POWDER IT
Avoid your face shining by using matte foundation. Colour match is important -- see above.
A HEALTHY GLOW
Accentuate your cheekbones and give yourself a healthy glow by using blusher. Make-up artists say this is a "must do".
REDUCE RED EYE
Apparently looking towards light just before a photo is taken, will make your pupils smaller and help reduce red eye.
Lisa Lyford is the founder of Gorgeous Me, free DIY personal styling and makeover advice. www.gorgeousme.co
Send your questions for Lisa to regionalfeatures@nzme.co.nz
