It’s not required that you use these tricks in your session but it could be helpful while you’re preparing. As your photographer, I’ll use my 15+ years of experience to coach you on how to pose and which expressions to give so we get the best photos of you we can.
Trick #1: Choose the right outfit
Each body type looks best in different types of clothing.
If you’re looking to slim yourself, skip any boxy or shapeless pieces. Oversized pieces can easily make you look wider and bigger.
Avoid showing off too much. We’ll be sitting and creating movement in your photos so if your skirt is too short or your top is too low you could end up showing off more than you want.
V-necks are always a good choice. They elongate your neck and open up your face.
Trick #2: Avoid the straight forward look
As your photographer, I’ll be coaching you throughout our shoot on how to pose. But here’s an idea of what we’re going for:
Rotate your body so your shoulders and feet are at a 45 angle from the camera.
Look towards the camera (so that your chin is pointing towards your front shoulder) then lift your chin ever so slightly. A little head turn makes a big difference.
Trick #3: Practice in the mirror.
This may seem silly, but I promise it helps! Practice your smile, your posture, the way you prefer to tilt your head. And try trick #2 - you’ll see how it makes a difference!
Bonus Trick: Be aware of your posture.
I’ll definitely direct you to bring your shoulders back or stand up straight if I notice slouching. Sometimes if we try to fix our posture too much it will look uncomfortable. To achieve good posture with a natural look, I suggest taking a second to relax your whole body while you’re standing in position and take a big deep breath to release your shoulders. And then transition up into the shoulders back position when you look back at the camera.
All in all, keep in mind that everyone is different. Some of these tips above might need some tweaking to make them work for you. Try different angles, facial expressions and hand placement, and then commit some of the best ones to memory so you can try them out when you’re in front of the camera.
I absolutely love bringing out the best in each and every one of my clients (including you!) so come to your session with an open mind and ready to be coached by me.
