Pose like a professional: Six steps to looking excellent in photos

WITH Christmas party season fast approaching, you’ll be surrounded by snapping cameras in the coming weeks. This is how to nail every pose.

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December 2, 2015 - 1:21PM

WITH Christmas party season fast approaching, you’ll be surrounded by snapping cameras in the coming weeks.

Make your festive photos something to be proud of — rather than sifting through Facebook untagging unflattering pics — with these six easy posing tricks.

1. GET AN ‘S’ SHAPE

Step 1.

Perhaps most importantly, don’t stand face-on to the camera. They say the camera adds 10 pounds and the angle of your body can have a huge impact on this.

If you stand or sit straight-on you will likely look bigger than you are and create a ‘wooden’ look.

Instead, angle your body away from the camera and push your weight onto your back foot for a more relaxed look. This should give you an ‘S’ shape — which has been deemed the most flattering in photos.

2. LOWER YOUR SHOULDERS

Step 2.

Drop the shoulder that’s closest to the camera downwards.

This will elongate your neck and open up your body. Try to keep your chin from facing down — point it slightly out to avoid a double chin.

3. THE RULES APPLY TO SITTING TOO

Step 3.

If you are snapped sitting down, try to shape your silhouette too. If possible, sit up straight with your body angled away from the camera.

4. WATCH YOUR HANDS

Step 4.

Be careful with where you place your hands.

If you are touching your face in a snap, try not to turn your palm to face the camera. Instead, use it to replicate the contours of your face.

5. BEND YOUR KNEE

Step 5.

If you’re being photographed from the side — don’t forget your ‘S’ shape. This can be achieved by bending your knee a little and lowering your shoulders.

This should make you look slimmer as well as more relaxed and natural.

6. TILT YOUR HEAD

Step 6.

Don’t stare down the lens — this can give a harsh look.

Instead, try turning your body slightly away from the camera. You should also tilt your head for a better shot.

This article originally appeared on The Sun.

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