Posing Tips for Everyday Women
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Why You Look Bigger Sitting Down in Photos and How to Fix It
Feb 06, 2026
You sit down for a quick snap and then see the photo laterā¦ suddenly your tummy looks bigger, your posture looks slouched, and your arms and legs seem wider than they are. Sitting down is one of the fastest ways to look larger in photos, but it is not your body that changed. It is how the camera sees you when you sink into a seat.
The Fix: Move to the Edge of Your Chair
Instead of sinking back...
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Author
CHANTEL MCALISTER
Posing Coach
Chantel is a professional photographer with 13 years behind the lens and a passion for helping women feel confident in front of it. Since 2016 sheās taught thousands of women and beginner photographers around the world how to pose naturally, understand their angles, and capture photos they truly love. Her warm, relatable approach takes the awkwardness out of being in front of the camera and makes learning feel simple, fun, and empowering.
