577 22 Arts & Media Photography Techniques General Photo Techniques true Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:33:06 -0800 /system/videos/3/77/05/577.flv /system/videos/3/77/05/577_hd.flv appear, arts, be, become, DIY, Do It Yourself, Essential Skills, good, great, Instructional, Learn to, look, looking, photo, photogenic, photographs, photography, photos, picture, pictures, Tips, tutorial How To Look Great in Photographs http://www.howcast.com/videos/577-How-To-Look-Great-in-Photographs http://www.howcast.com/videos/577-How-To-Look-Great-in-Photographs/edit approved 156 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=577"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=577" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 198 Seaworthy http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/577/Arts.How_to_Look_Great_in_Photographs_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 58422 false false false 17751 1 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/577/18.jpg Choose your clothes When choosing your clothes, leave bright colors, crazy patterns, and horizontal stripes in the closet. Neutral colors look best.

]]> 17752 2 28 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/577/28.jpg Check your face Check your face in the mirror: Do you have any blemishes you could cover, or greasy skin that needs powdering? Could your eyes use some drop to clear up redness? Are your eyebrows trim and neat?

]]> 17753 3 39 Tip If you wear makeup, remember that colors will look more intense in photos, especially on black-and-white film.

]]> 17754 4 48 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/577/48.jpg Take pictures outside in morning or before sunset Try to have the pictures taken outside in the morning or before sunset. The light is soft and flattering at these times, whereas high noon or flash photography can illuminate a little too much.

]]> 17755 5 60 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/577/60.jpg Make sure camera is eye level Make sure the camera lens is at eye level or just slightly higher. Any lower and you’ll look like you have a double chin.

]]> 17756 6 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/577/74.jpg Lean back & angle hip forward To appear more natural when standing for a photo, lean slightly back, with your weight on your rear foot, and angle one hip forward.

]]> 17757 7 82 Tip Keep your posture erect but not overly posed. Think “Greek Statue,” not “William Shatner.”

]]> 17758 8 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/577/90.jpg Turn your head Turn your head two-thirds to one side or the other for a slimming effect on your face.

]]> 17759 9 95 Tip Avoid wide-angle lenses, which will widen the appearance of your face.

]]> 17760 10 101 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/577/101.jpg Look at a light source Look at a light source, like a lamp or light, for a few moments. It reduces the size of your pupils and the possibility of red-eye. However, never look directly at the sun.

]]> 17761 11 113 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/577/113.jpg Prevent blinking Just before the picture is taken, close your eyes and have the photographer count to three. Then open your eyes as he begins shooting. This is the best way to prevent blinking from ruining shots.

]]> 17762 12 125 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/577/125.jpg Smile The last and most important part of a picture is the smile. Saying kitschy things like “cheese” forces a fake grin that makes you look like a newscaster or a local politician. Instead, think of a funny memory, which will bring out a naturally happy look.

]]> 17763 13 148 Fact The first commercially available color film was offered in France in 1907.

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