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Are you ready for your close-up (and family shot, and…)? Whether you're a bride or a guest, you can strike a pose like a pro with these tips.
Turn sideways
When standing, angle your body at 45 degrees. "This creates a slimmer profile than if you were to face the camera head-on," says Jonty Davies, a London-based photographer who shot Melissa Rycroft for the cover of ShapeBRIDE's premier issue.
Nix the double chin
Ask the photographer to hold the camera slightly above eye level and point the lens down when doing tight face shots.
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Don't hold back
Take a lot of shots. "Have fun, play and take chances. You can always edit later," suggests Nicolai Grosell, an NYC-based beauty, still life and portrait photographer.
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Open your eyes
To avoid looking sleepy in every frame, Davies suggests opening your eyes as wide as you can a few seconds before the picture is taken.
Laugh a little
Giggle out loud when the photographer starts snapping (or ask someone to tell a joke)—it will give you a more natural smile.
Put like things together
If you're really short, don't stand directly next to someone tall (unless he's the groom) or vice versa. Same goes for skinny and large, suggests Grosell. When shooting other people, put people of similar size together and the photos will be more balanced and more flattering.
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Use the right flash
"Make sure the photographer is using a double flash to eliminate red eye," says Grosell.
Lower Your Flowers
Hold your flowers low, just below your belly button. You don't want to hide your gorgeous gown or a trim waistline behind a large bouquet.
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Turn sideways
When standing, angle your body at 45 degrees. "This creates a slimmer profile than if you were to face the camera head-on," says Jonty Davies, a London-based photographer who shot Melissa Rycroft for the cover of ShapeBRIDE's premier issue.
Nix the double chin
Ask the photographer to hold the camera slightly above eye level and point the lens down when doing tight face shots.
LOOK SLIM BONUS: Fake a Toned Body Tonight
Don't hold back
Take a lot of shots. "Have fun, play and take chances. You can always edit later," suggests Nicolai Grosell, an NYC-based beauty, still life and portrait photographer.
MORE TIPS: "What I Wish I Knew Before My Wedding"
Open your eyes
To avoid looking sleepy in every frame, Davies suggests opening your eyes as wide as you can a few seconds before the picture is taken.
Laugh a little
Giggle out loud when the photographer starts snapping (or ask someone to tell a joke)—it will give you a more natural smile.
Put like things together
If you're really short, don't stand directly next to someone tall (unless he's the groom) or vice versa. Same goes for skinny and large, suggests Grosell. When shooting other people, put people of similar size together and the photos will be more balanced and more flattering.
DIET PLAN: Drop 10-15-20 Pounds
Use the right flash
"Make sure the photographer is using a double flash to eliminate red eye," says Grosell.
Lower Your Flowers
Hold your flowers low, just below your belly button. You don't want to hide your gorgeous gown or a trim waistline behind a large bouquet.
READ MORE: How to Look Your Best
