I'd be lying if I said I've never been tempted to destroy a picture because my eyes were closed or because the camera definitely added those five kilos. I came across a few articles that answer that nagging question most of us have contemplated: Why does the camera add the extra weight? Blame it on lighting.
Unlucky for us, we don't have the luxury of having our own lighting technician casting light in all the right angles. Thankfully, there are secrets to looking thinner in photos. Here are six top tips:
· - Turn partially sideways, planting one foot in front of the other.
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- Pull your head forward to eliminate double chin.
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- Hold arms slightly away from the body.
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- Take a deep breath as you pull your shoulders back, chest forward.
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- Look away from the camera, then turn towards it, breaking into a
smile before the snap.
- Wear an entire outfit of just one color.
Here's what I say: You're beautiful. Embrace every bit of yourself. Ten years from now, those "extra" pounds are not going to matter. What will matter is that a special moment with your friends and family was captured on film.