9 major mistakes that make people look bad in photos

  • Dec 14, 2020
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9 major mistakes that make people look bad in photos
9 major mistakes that make people look bad in photos

Girls are very often upset that they do not work well in the photo. The final result doesn't always depend on makeup, hairstyle or clothing. The main problem is incorrect posing. Novate.ru offers to get acquainted with the list of the main mistakes that women make when working with the camera. Check if there are some that are typical for you.

Oh, these inconsistencies: you look in the mirror - a beauty, you look at the photo - a fat lady with two chins, massive arms and hips. It is even more offensive when a friend posts pictures on Instagram in which she is just a goddess, although you know for sure that in life a friend is not distinguished by outstanding external data. The reason for such a universal injustice lies not so much in the photographer and location, because even a selfie can be perfect, as in the lack of posing skills. If you do not know your strengths and weaknesses, and also do not understand what to do with your hands and feet when the camera flash, then the pictures are likely to turn out to be unsuccessful.

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To stop your photos from being disappointing, avoid the common mistakes we've listed below.

Mistake 1: Ignore the light

The face should not be in shadow. / Photo: photofaq.ru

Light plays a very important role when it comes to a photo shoot. If he is good, then in the picture you will look much prettier and younger than in reality, and if he is bad - get ready for an experienced woman looking at you from the phone screen (even if in real life you are 20 years old). To get a great photo, pay attention to the area under the eyes and nasolabial folds - if they are in the shade, the "panda effect" is guaranteed to you. But it is better to always turn your nose towards the light source - this way your face will always look young, fresh and beautiful.

Mistake 2: holding your breath

Katy Perry looks like a statue in the photo. / Photo: marieclaire.ru

In order not to spoil the frame, girls often freeze in front of the camera and even stop breathing. This is the main mistake. If you hold your breath while the camera shutter clicks, the photo will get a glass look and the model will look like a statue. To avoid the static effect and add life to the picture, try not looking at the camera and breathing through your mouth - in this moment of the face will immediately become relaxed, you will calm down, stop being nervous, and the photographer will catch a good frame.

Mistake 3: Pressing your chin against your neck

If you press your chin strongly against your neck, a second will appear. / Photo: celebmafia.com

A frequent lack of appearance that appears in photographs is a double chin. If you see him often in your photographs, then you are pressing your chin to your neck strongly when you are photographed. You need to do it differently: relax your neck, free your chin, stretch your crown towards the sky. At this point, you should also pay close attention to the shoulders - they should not be lifted on the machine, but lowered down.

Mistake 4: pressing your hands to your body

The ears should not hang limply along the body. / Photo: Pinterest.ru

Hands are another perennial problem when it comes to photography. They often seem too large and massive. This is due to the fact that you make a typical mistake - pressing them to the body or chest. Because of this, the arms and shoulders visually increase several times. To avoid having to edit every frame, use one of the following options:

• Bend your arm at a 90 degree angle and place it along your waist. The second hand can be lowered down or raised to the face - both the first and second options look great in the photo.

• Put your hands in your pockets. To prevent them from looking like "stumps" in the picture, leave either your thumbs free or all the rest, except the thumb. Don't forget to drop your shoulders down so you don't feel like you're cold.

• Take something in your hand. This can be a phone, a cup of coffee, a clutch, and other items. In this case, the second hand can remain free or lie on the waist.

Mistake 5: Pose sideways

When standing sideways, the arm and shoulder come to the fore. / Photo: W-dog.ru

The ¾ turn is ideal for any shape and build. However, in some cases, the model overdoes it and turns to the camera sideways. In this case, the hand and shoulder immediately come to the fore. Since they are closest to the camera, they automatically enlarge, as, in fact, the stomach. To prevent this from happening, just ignore the side view, especially if you are not being photographed in full height. And do not forget about your hands - he should not press against the body.

Mistake 6: hiding your legs under a chair or under you

If you hide the legs, they will turn out to be short in the photo. / Photo: Pinterest.com

Posing while sitting is also very popular, however, as is the mistake that is made in this position. We say that girls often hide their legs under a chair or under themselves, and then wonder why finished pictures, they have such massive knees and short legs (and in fact everything had to be absolutely vice versa). To achieve the desired effect, you need to pull your legs towards the camera, and not hide under you. The main thing is to make sure that they are even and beautiful at this moment.

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Mistake 7: Elbows to the camera

When adjusting your hair, be careful not to get your elbows in the frame. / Photo: Twitter.com

Sometimes during a photo session, the photographer asks to gently touch the hair and straighten the naughty strand to make a beautiful shot, catching the "random" moment. But the result is disastrous, since it is not the dreamy face that comes to the fore, but the elbows. If, after several attempts, you do not get the desired result, hide your elbows a little behind your back - this way they will definitely not spoil the frame.

Mistake 8: Bend over

You cannot hunch over in the photo. / Photo: Pinterest.com

In photo shoots, the model rarely follows the posture, but in vain. Even a slightly hunched back leads to the fact that the neck visually becomes shorter, and a few extra pounds are added at the waist. Therefore, before you hear the shutter sound, bring your shoulder blades together and straighten your back, arching it at the waist. If you are posing while sitting in a chair, do not lean on the back. You can achieve a clear body contour if you turn into a semi-profile.

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Mistake 9: crossing your arms

Angelina Jolie with crossed arms. / Photo: Centr-bibliotek.ru

If you tilt your head without tilting your shoulder, the pose will look unnatural. This is exactly the result you get if you cross your arms in the photo. In addition, in such pictures, the body looks like a shapeless spot, which is also not very pleasant. To make the contours of the body clearly visible, and the neck visually become thinner, turn to the camera a little sideways, lower your arms down and slightly spread them to the side, but do not press strongly against the body.

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