Hot For Holidays!

The biggest one over the holidays is to resist the temptation to be photographed guzzling from a bottle or wineglass.

to look slimmer I always try to be in the middle of group pics and for self portraits with the friends at an angle from above. Also if you have a larger nose side part on the hair helps bring attention away from the nose. Hope this helps and hope I win =)

I don’t really have a lot of tips but one thing that I believe is a must: if at all possible use a tripod! I can’t tell you how many blurry photos I’ve taken over the years until I discovered the tripod. And try not to take photos with your subject having a window behind them – they’ll show up dark – I’ve done that too…

Oh, one more idea is try to have a theme going on. Makes for a fun photo that everyone will remember and enjoy. These probably aren’t the type of tips you were looking for – but hope they help someone

Wearing blue-based red lipstick for a perfectly white smile

I think an important tip for holiday photo taking is to remember to smile! Think of a favorite thought and remember to feel happy…that will come through in your photos.

Smile with your teeth unclenched (if that makes any sense). It feels unnatural but ends up looking more natural and unforced in the photograph.

I think a good tip (though it seems a lil obvious) is to always tilt the chin down a little bit. It helps your eyes look more open (because your looking upward), and also if you wear glasses, doing this will reduce glare. Also, I think keeping away from heavy liner is good idea when taking photos. Liner on the top and bottom takes away from the natural beauty of the eyes and can actually make them look smaller. I usually just wear liner on my upper lash line and smudge it out. It gives my eye looks a smoky effect and looks more natural! And don’t forget blush; it makes such a difference in photos! Hope everyone has a great holiday season!!

An instant trick to look thinner is to turn sideways with one shoulder towards the camera and your face at a 3/4 turn. That’s the *BEST* angle for any girl’s face!

My very best tip is that when you get your picture taken laugh out loud like you just heard a funny joke! You might feel a bit foolish but your face and smile will look completely natural and fabulous in the picture!

When smiling, put your tongue on the roof of your mouth. This minimizes the look of a double chin!

My only tip is to keep an eye open for an opportunity to catch someone unaware. I took a picture of my nephew at the beach that turned out to be my favorite from the whole trip. He had no idea I was taking his picture.

Try to avoid using the auto flash whenever possible. The light fills in shadows and makes you look chunkier!

Ok so ill admit it…I have somewhat of a chubby face especially after having a child. So right before I take a picture I give myself an “instant face lift” i turn my head at a slight angle raise my chin just a tad raise my eyebrows just a little (lets not look scary;)) then do a pretty soft smile! viola!! perfect pic!

I like to open my eyes a tiny bit wider than normal, because they are quite small and when I smile they tend to squeeze together a lot. Also, I like to use a cream colored liner on my water line to make my eyes pop a bit more (as well as putting some on the inside corners of my eyes.) Also, I like to stay away from to dark of lip colors. If the photos are black and white (and sometimes even if they aren’t) the lipstick looks even darker than what it is.) Sheer, bright colors are nice for the lips and give a nice kick of color to the complexion. Lastly, I like to accentuate the t-zone prior to using powder with a nice illuminating foundation. I like to keep the rest of the face matte. It’s best to start with a matte face. You can always add more sparkle, but it’s more difficult to take it away.

Avoid using flash (if you are taking photos) or ask that your photographer not use flash (if you’re in the photo) if good natural lighting or good indoor lighting is possible. Most camera flashes will wash out your face and make everything look very two-dimensional and sickly. My favorite is early morning or early evening (before the sun sets) for natural lighting–it makes you glow even with minimal makeup!

A few tips I have is to put your weight on your back leg, stand away from your background (about a foot or so) and to think of a positive thought as they click the shutter. Have a happy holiday!

I would suggest to be aware of your background. You don’t want a really ‘busy’ background (like floral wallpaper) that will contrast you or otherwise draw attention from you. Standing too close to your background can also cause unsightly shadows from the flash.

If you make a sound like you are just about to start laughing, you usually do!! It may sound kind of dorky but you end up looking happy and fun

Don’t forget that flash pictures can wash out your color. Your face will be a different color than your neck and chest. If you’re going to be doing a lot of picture taking, be sure to blend foundation down into the neck(lightly of course) and chest area to try and match the colors so they look the same in the pictures. Also, if you can’t see any blush in the mirror, you don’t have enough on for pictures. You actually need to have more on or you’ll look washed out for pics. Yes, more than normal is required for a good look on this one. Don’t wear gloss, it can cause blurriness in the photo. Stick to lip balm or lipstick. If doing black and white photos, be sure and do more contouring of the face prior to the photo-taking. Since there’s no color, you’re going to have to make sure that you contour more to get the most benefit from those gorgeous cheekbones, etc. Bronzer or a contour kit is excellent for this.

A trick I learned was to avoid wearing makeup with high SPF for night time photos because the flash washes your face out and you can look more ghostly. Choose a foudation with no SPF. Keep your face matte, add a matte bronzer to contour your face, add a some blush, and if you want a natural glow. Add a bit of highlighter on places such as your cheekbones.

My three tips would be:
1. Make sure there is good lighting wherever you stand.
2. Make sure you wear a color of clothing that looks appealing on you.
3. Take photo’s where you are standing and not slutching.
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I would recommend to have someone else take a group shot picture instead of trying to have a person in the shot reach their arm out really far. Sometimes the “self taken” pictures zoom in too much on the face and aren’t always the most flattering pictures.

Always take several pictures just in case, especially if the picture is of a group of people. That way, there are several opportunities for you to catch everyone at their best. It’s always disappointing when all but one person is smiling, or when someone is blinking. Also, take the same picture at different angles, or with different settings, so that you’re sure to have at least one that captures the moment at it’s best.