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"How
To Look Your Best"
There are two things
that can help you avoid looking heavier than you need
to in your wedding photographs. It's best to be aware
of these before stepping in front of the camera.
1. The first is to
understand your body and how the pose affects the appearance
of weight. No matter who is taking your photographs,
you will benefit from these tips.
2. The second is to
select a photographer who understands the correct lens
to use for each situation and knows how to use it properly.
First, we will look
at how to pose yourself and show you some before and
after images. Next, we will demonstrate how the photographer's
choice in camera and lens settings will help you look
your best. Again, we'll show you some before and after
images.
Extend one foot forward.
When you extend a foot forward, your body will naturally
turn on a 45 degree angle and your weight will automatically
shift to your back foot. When this happens, the front
of your body will automatically shape a tight dress
and your lower body will have a more flattering appearance.
Extend your Elbows
Slightly
Creating a "V" with your elbows will do the
most for slimming your waistline and accentuating your
natural curves. You want to create a diamond between
your waistline and your arms. Make sure you do not rest
your arms on your body.
Eyes Open Wide
Open your eyes and tip your head towards your high shoulder
(probably the front shoulder). You'll find that by opening
your eyes, you can have a more natural smile. Think
of smiling with your eyes and having a pleasant look
on your face rather than just smiling. Relax and enjoy
the experience - it will show.
Keep Your Back Straight
Standing straight conveys confidence and improves your
bearing.
Exhale and Relax
Relax your shoulders and your forehead. Don't become
stiff. Relax your face, arms, and trunk, but keep upright.
Taking out all the
technical details and jargon, we want to point out that
a knowledgeable and artistic photographer can use the
characteristics of different lenses to his advantage
and yours. That will improve how you look in your wedding
photographs. As you can see in the images, there are
considerable differences in the couple's appearances
due to the lens selection and camera settings. No matter
how well posed you are, inappropriate lens selection
or improper camera settings will ruin the image, and
no amount of Photoshop manipulation will be able to
fix it.
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