Learn simple, practical ways to look natural, confident and comfortable in photos - no awkward poses required.
You know the one. Hands on hips, elbows out, sharp little angles pointing to either side. The classic “triangle arms” pose.
It feels powerful, right? Strong. Like a don’t-mess-with-me kind of stance. But here’s the truth: the camera doesn’t read it that way. Our eyes take in the entire shape, not just the body inside it. So when your elbows shoot out, the frame expands. Suddenly, you look wider t...
Hands are small, but they have a huge impact on how your pose looks in photos. Where you put them acts like a spotlight - drawing the eye to certain areas of your body. And here’s the kicker: your hands might be the reason you hate a photo, even when everything else feels fine.
A common mistake I see is resting your hands right over your belly, thinking it will hide or minimise it. Logical, right...
Ever look at a photo of yourself and think, something’s just… off? You can’t quite put your finger on it, but the vibe feels awkward, stiff, or clunky. Chances are, it’s not your smile, your outfit, or even your pose. It’s your feet.
Yep, foot placement is one of the sneakiest culprits for making a perfectly good photo look weird. When your feet are off, the whole photo feels off. And it’s not be...
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