The human body comes in many shapes and sizes but generally we are all wider full frontal than we are side-on. The ratio is about 3:2. So you might expect that being photographed side on will make you look a whole third slimmer - and if you have one of those straight up and down figures it probably will. But if like me you are a little over your ideal weight, you will know that those extra pounds are not evenly distributed and being caught side-on can show the odd bulge in the wrong place. It’s also quite uncomfortable to screw your head round through 90 degrees to look at the camera. 

So the answer is to stand at 45 degrees to the camera (i.e. half way between full frontal and side on). In this way you will reduce your body width by about a sixth without profiling those ever so slightly podgy bits! 

For those of you who feel you are a little on the slim side, then present your body full on to the camera. 

A Look Good on Camera photo-shoot will give you the opportunity to practice this along with many other tips on how to look better and achieve your photogenic best in photos and pictures. Believe me, you really can look better in pictures and photos and become more photogenic. It just needs a little practice. Don’t be camera shy. Give me a call. I’m here to help.

email bob@lookgoodoncamera.com to find out more about looking good in photos or telephone 07920 130985

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A group photo is really only as good as the least photogenic person in it! That makes taking group photos a deal more risky than taking one to one shots. If you want to look good in group photographs then take some time in making yourself more photogenic. Give the photographer some angles. Relate to the camera and make sure you are in a good position to be seen. If you’re worried about your height don’t stand next to a very tall or short person. If you think you’re a little skinny don’t stand next to a tubby, and if you’re overweight avoid being photographed with stick insects! With a little thought and preparation you can look so much better in those photos.

These are the Copycatz, a 4-piece covers band playing danceable, guitar-driven classic pop from The Stones to Green Day … and beyond! They needed some promotional shots for music agencies and their website which they are currently re-building. Good luck lads.

If you would like to have your band or group photographed - get in touch.

email bob@lookgoodoncamera.com to find out more about looking good in photos or telephone 07920 130985

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