Comments on: Hot For Holidays!

By: Jayme

Jayme — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:20:40 +0000

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.

By: Amanda Flanagan

Amanda Flanagan — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:15:48 +0000

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.

By: victoria lester

victoria lester — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:31:39 +0000

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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By: Melinda

Melinda — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:16:04 +0000

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.

By: Deb Scott

Deb Scott — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:39:24 +0000

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.

By: Jill Peaks

Jill Peaks — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:38:20 +0000

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

By: Niccole martinez

Niccole martinez — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:18:19 +0000

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.

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:37:27 +0000

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!

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:33:45 +0000

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!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:24:45 +0000

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.