It is very disheartening to see yourself in an unflattering picture. But at the same time you don't want to remove yourself from family portraits. If you are reluctant to go in front of the camera, you should consider trying some of these suggestions that will help you appear slimmer in photographs.
Turn to the side. You'll look thinner if you pose at a three-quarters angle from the camera. One foot should be placed slightly ahead of the other, with the one in front pointed toward the camera. Turn your head to look toward the camera and shift all of your weight to your back foot. By only showing the side profile of your body you will appear thinner in photographs.
Strain your neck out a little. When taking pictures, the placement of your head has a great influence on how thin you will appear. Move your head and neck outward when being photographed so you minimize the chance of being captured with a double chin. Keep in mind to be subtle and natural in your pose, so tilt your head only slightly.
Reach your arms forward. Celebrities know that they look thinner if they hold their arms at a distance from their torso. Hold the arms slightly apart from the body while taking photos.
Keep an upright posture. Standing up straight doesn't just make your mother proud, it helps you look thinner in pictures! Line your spine up with your shoulders. Pull your shoulders back, hold your chest up and contract your abdominals (don't inhale a lot, otherwise your ribs will poke out and everyone will know you're trying to look thinner!).
Don't be photographed from below. If someone takes a photograph for underneath you, you will always look larger than you do in reality. Tell the photographer not to shoot upwards from below your eye level, but instead to shoot from your eye level or above. The added pounds from the camera will be minimized by doing this.
Find something to cover your stomach. A fast way to appear thinner in photographs is to hide your stomach. You can put something in from of your tummy if you want to hide your midsection, perhaps a coat or handbag.
Always wear the proper apparel. If you want to look skinnier in photos you should also think about the clothing you are wearing. To give your body the toned look, try form-fitting underclothing. Don't wear clothes that fit you too tightly, or are so loose that they don't fit you at all.
There are many different tricks to appear smaller when your picture is being taken. Think creatively and try various poses and you will find you are pleased with the pictures you're in.
