Whatever we might tell others, the vast majority of us care what people think of us. Caring about our reputations is a very natural and human thing to do. So we want to look our best. Both in real-life and in photos. If we look good, we can impress others, and reap those sweet, sweet social rewards!
However, looking good in front of a camera is an art form in itself. Some of us have an instinct for how best to pose; some of us don’t. Fortunately, Chicago-based photography major Bonnie Rodríguez Krzywicki is here to swoop in like a flash and save the day—or rather the snap!
She’s got a wonderful list of Dos and Don’ts for us to follow, so check them out below. As you’re scrolling down, upvote the tips that you found helpful. Need some more photogenic goodness? You’ll find Bored Panda’s earlier article about Bonnie right over here and her newest posts on her Instagram. But before that, be sure to scroll down and read our full interview with the talented photographer.
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Waist transformation in 1 move. Elongate.
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We needed a swimsuit that shows our beauty and makes us feel powerful. With that in mind we designed a piece with large graphics to stylize and highlight.
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Show your curves.
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Get comfortable.
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Photo One: We tend to put our hands foward, losing shape.
Photo two: Show your waist by placing your hands inside the blazer.
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Photo One: Flat with no rhythm.
Photo Two: One step foward and one step back to capture movement.
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Take adventage of the dress you wear in your photos. The dress in this photo is cute. But we can’t see the things that make it really attractive. If your dress has an opening, show it. It will give more visual definition to your body.
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From lost to diva!
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Pose to show your outfit. Flamingo pose.
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Open pose. Face up. Can you see the difference?
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Steamy photo effect with beauty bar. Cover your shower glass with water and soap.
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Photo One: Visually wider waist.
Photo Two: Defined waist.
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Add movement.
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Photo One: The wrong lighting makes us look different.
Photo Two: While correct lighting avoids unwanted shadows.
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Use your scarf for movement.
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Photo One: Selfie mistake. If the light comes from behind you:
1. You lose detail.
2. Your skin and face doesn’t glow.
3. It is more difficult to edit.
Photo Two: When the light comes from the front:
1. Return your natural shine.
2. It is easy to edit.
3. The photo has more quality.
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Photo secret:
Experiment with levels.
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