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Do you avoid the camera like some celebrities dodge the paparazzi?<\/p>\n

Are you about as photogenic as a plate full of Brussels Sprouts? Is the thought of sending out a Holiday Greeting Photo Card about as appealing as burying yourself naked in a pile full of dirty snow?<\/p>\n

If so, don\u2019t despair. While this post might not turn you into the next super model, it will help you make the most of what you have and hopefully shift your focus to capturing as many magical moments as you can.<\/p>\n

Remember \u2013 only wine and cheese get better with age, so what you hate in your 30\u2019s, might actually look good to you when you are in your 80\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0 Avoid The Dreaded Double Chin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Camera position is key.\u00a0 The lens must be at your eye level or higher. Bend your knees if you are taller than the photographer. Or try sitting in a chair and look up towards the camera.\u00a0 Make sure you stick your chin out at least 1\u201d farther than you normally would to give yourself a longer neck and more defined chin.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Turn Your Head<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turned slightly away from the camera drawing the viewers eyes up and down instead of ear to ear. This also helps if you have big ears.\u00a0 By posing at a 3\/4 angle to lens you will make your ears appear smaller.<\/p>\n

3. Don\u2019t Smile \u2013 Laugh!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forcing a fake chuckle will transform your cheesy smile into the genuine you inside. Think of a funny joke, pretend the photographer is naked, or just think of someone who makes you happy \u2013 your natural smile will emerge and make you look a lot better. Laughter really is the best medicine, especially for \u201csick\u201d photos.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Stop Giving The Camera The Stink Eye.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stare into the light\u2026no really. Right before the picture is taken, fixate your eyes on a light source (no, not the sun!). This will cause your pupils to shrink, reducing the random cases of red eye.\u00a0 Having a wide-eye look always makes your photo look better. One way to do this is have your eyes closed and when you hear the count of three, you open them as wide as you can as the shutter clicks. (Many models use this technique.)<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Make Up Tips To Enhance Your Photos<\/strong><\/p>\n

The flash on a camera can wash you out, which means you need to \u201ccake on\u201d the make-up. To give the illusion of whiter teeth, choose a lipstick that\u2019s brighter than you would normally wear. And to define your cheekbones, use a concealer or foundation that is one shade darker than your base and use it to define your cheekbones.\u00a0 You can also use this to minimize the size of your nose.\u00a0 Using a bronzing powder \u2013 lightly<\/em> \u2013 will really make your face warm up and keep you from having a lackluster pallor.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0 Be Madonna:\u00a0 Strike a Pose<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to look thinner, ask the photographer to shoot from a higher angle above your head to focus less attention on your body.\u00a0 Also, try putting one foot behind the other, shifting your shoulders to be at a different angle that your head.<\/p>\n

Remember, action is your friend.\u00a0 Place your hands on your hip, and laugh. Smile at another person in the photo and engage in a short joke. Let your personality shine through your activity and you\u2019ll be surprised at how much more photogenic you really can be.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t look directly into the camera, look a little bit to the side, and you will add a bit of personality to the moment.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve tried all of this before and still use your photos as the bulls-eye on your dartboard, then take it in a different direction by trying one of these fun, free photo tools to enhance your photo the old-fashioned way \u2013 after the fact!\u00a0 (Thanks to http:\/\/www.1stwebdesigner.com\/freebies\/28-online-photo-editing-websites-to-have-fun-with\/<\/a> for such a great list to choose from!)<\/p>\n

1. BeFunky<\/a><\/h2>\n

BeFunky Photo Effects allow everyday people to easily create photographically rich and artistic results from their digital images without the need for any technical knowledge. These \u201cone-click\u201d photo effect options produce desired results effortlessly and each effect comes with the option to make simple adjustments.<\/p>\n

2.FunPhotoBox<\/a><\/h2>\n

The FunPhotoBox site is a place where you can create funny pictures from your photos. FunPhotoBox is a free photo editing online service. FunPhotoBox allows you to add special effects to your photos.<\/p>\n

3.FaceInHole<\/a><\/h2>\n

With FACEinHOLE.com, you can easily and in a matter of seconds create a totally \u201cnew look\u201d for you and your friends. You just have to select a scenario, upload and adjust a photo (or use your webcam) and there you have it; a great FACEinHOLE that you can send to your friends, post in your blog or make available to the world.<\/p>\n

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Are you about as photogenic as a plate full of Brussels Sprouts? Is the thought of sending out a Holiday Greeting Photo Card about as appealing as burying yourself naked in a pile full of dirty snow?<\/p>\n

If so, don\u2019t despair. While this post might not turn you into the next super model, it will help you make the most of what you have and hopefully shift your focus to capturing as many magical moments as you can. Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12163,"featured_media":5064,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[754],"tags":[4653,1053,1054,1052,1051,66,4629],"yoast_head":"\nDay 67: 6 Tips To Looking Better In Photos, Even If You Have A Face For Radio - Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you about as photogenic as a plate full of Brussels Sprouts? 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