I often have to take my own photographs when I want to post pictures of myself on my blogs as I do on my "My Looks" page. I do get help sometimes from my hubby, or my youngest, Amanda. Lately, she has become my little videographer for a future project I'm working on. But for the most part when I want a photograph of myself, it's a "selfie" shot 95% of the time.
I'm happy when the pictures come out great and I look amazing. Sometimes however, they are not so great, especially when it's a headless shot, or one that I don't particularly like. I do try to take a good picture after all, we all can't be Hallie Berry. I read an article on iVillage.com, entitled "How to take better pictures, and be More Photogenic" that I wanted to share with you curvy divas.
As Madonna said in one of her songs, "Strike a pose" - according to the article, this is what you should be doing, you should practice your pose. Do practice until you find a pose you like.
I remember in some of my selfies, my head is down, or they look so bad they go to the scrap pile. I'm supposed to tilt my head. I do try to tilt my head all of the time but there are times when that doesn't happen though. So remember to do it.
You should turn the flash off, but I say it depends on the lighting you use. And you're supposed to get rid of the shine on your face. Oh boy. There are times when it's as if you could possibly see your reflection in mine. So, get rid of that shine before you snap that selfie!
You're also supposed to hydrate, as in drink plenty of water, yes, you have to put that cocktail drink down. Although sometimes those lushful moments can make for some crazy-fun selfies!lol! Above all else, smile. I do a grin because I need to do something about my smile. If you can't show your 'baby whites', then think of something that you love that will put a pleasant look on your face and snap away!
The GIF image below is from Google+'s Awesome Photos. Each time that I snap photos with my cellphone, they go to my Google+ account and Awesome Photos (that's what it's called) will put together five or more random shots into a GIF, a movie, or some other awesome-ly enhanced production and I love it!
If you're not on Google+ do join now because it rocks! And I'll add you to my "inner circle"! If for nothing else, you get some great selfies! Will what you have learned here help you with your next selfie? Let me know.
To read the full article on how to take better photographs on iVillage, go here.
I'm happy when the pictures come out great and I look amazing. Sometimes however, they are not so great, especially when it's a headless shot, or one that I don't particularly like. I do try to take a good picture after all, we all can't be Hallie Berry. I read an article on iVillage.com, entitled "How to take better pictures, and be More Photogenic" that I wanted to share with you curvy divas.
As Madonna said in one of her songs, "Strike a pose" - according to the article, this is what you should be doing, you should practice your pose. Do practice until you find a pose you like.
If you don't want to look twice your size, you'll have to learn how to pose so you have a slimmer profile. Channel your inner-model and twist your body until you find the perfect look. Just don't fall over while doing it!
I remember in some of my selfies, my head is down, or they look so bad they go to the scrap pile. I'm supposed to tilt my head. I do try to tilt my head all of the time but there are times when that doesn't happen though. So remember to do it.
You're also supposed to hydrate, as in drink plenty of water, yes, you have to put that cocktail drink down. Although sometimes those lushful moments can make for some crazy-fun selfies!lol! Above all else, smile. I do a grin because I need to do something about my smile. If you can't show your 'baby whites', then think of something that you love that will put a pleasant look on your face and snap away!
The GIF image below is from Google+'s Awesome Photos. Each time that I snap photos with my cellphone, they go to my Google+ account and Awesome Photos (that's what it's called) will put together five or more random shots into a GIF, a movie, or some other awesome-ly enhanced production and I love it!
If you're not on Google+ do join now because it rocks! And I'll add you to my "inner circle"! If for nothing else, you get some great selfies! Will what you have learned here help you with your next selfie? Let me know.
To read the full article on how to take better photographs on iVillage, go here.
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