How To by Jennifer Crone
We’ve all practiced our most beautiful smiles before school picture day, but when it comes to your wedding photos, we must be sure we look our best! See my Tuesday blog for how to prepare before the photos, but here’s How To Pose:
- Photo by Ryan Brenizer, Planning by Private Receptions
The secret to looking your best is all in the pose!
- Turn Sideways As we know from theatre school, “cheating” makes us look thinner! This means standing at a 45 degree angle, not directly facing front but not directly facing the side either. Face your hubby-to-be while still looking at the camera. This will make you seem slimmer and will give the camera a better view of you overall; dress, face, hair.
- Trust Your Photographer You know how when a photographer tells you to pose it’s always awkward and uncomfortable? Well listen to them, because they know how to make your gorgeous self look even better! If you are too uncomfortable say no; you don’t want to appear flustered in your photos. But for the most part, hopefully you hired your photog because you loved his or her work and you’ve discussed what you want for your photos.
- Remember Your Prep School Posture No one (and I mean no one) looks good slumped over. Stand tall and bring your shoulders back. This will also naturally suck your tummy in (as if you need it) to look your absolute best. Practice your posture in your chair at work to get the hang of it so you don’t pull a muscle on the big day 😉
- Keep Your Head Up If you are self conscious about a double chin, keep your chin up a little more than natural. This will show jaw definition and hide that pesky under chin skin
- Live In The Moment Remember why you’re standing in a big white dress in front of a camera: You’re getting married to the man you love! Try to relax and enjoy the moment. If you do the love and happiness will come across in the photos, and that is the most important part!
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