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 because you need dancer’s toes or years of yoga flexibility — it’s because your feet set the tone for your body language.

Here are three common mistakes I see (straight out of my Everyday Posing Kit):

1. Working Against the Natural Line of Your Leg

When your foot angles in a completely different direction to your leg, it creates tension in the photo. Your body looks twisted or uncomfortable, even if you don’t feel it in the moment. It’s like your leg and foot are in two different conversations and the camera catches that disconnection.

2. Pulling Toes Back Instead of Pointing

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