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How to Look Slimmer When Taking Photos

In today's world of social media, having a good photograph is essential. There always seems to be a digital camera or other device ready to capture a moment in time when you're least expecting it, and there's nothing worse than a bad photo. With a little bit of practice, you can be ready for the camera in an instant.

Instructions

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  Leaning toward the camera implies confidence.
  
  Lean forward toward the camera. If you lean into the photo, you will appear to be slimmer. If you are standing, place one foot in front of the other.
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  Angle your shoulders at about 45 degrees toward the camera to give the photograph depth and perspective. This gives your waist definition, and slims the lower half of your body. Drop your shoulders away from the photographer.
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  Looking up towards the camera will slim your jaw line.
  
  Ask the photographer to shoot from a higher viewpoint. If you are looking slightly up toward the camera, you will elongate your neck, thus making your jaw line more defined. Move your jaw slightly forward toward the camera to further thin your cheekbones and jaw.
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  Wear solid colors. Busy patterns such as plaid or stripes will draw the eye away from the subject of the photo, which is you!

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