I prefer to be behind the camera, always and forever.
Except when we are on holidays it is fun to have snaps of all the friends and the happy times. The last few days I have been celebrating a friend’s birthday in Italy and we have taken millions of photographs. How can it be some shots are amazingly fabulous and others are downright awful? I mean, it is nothing to do with reality, I am far too old to expect miracles and yet a little photogenic kindness would not go astray. There are some photographs of me where I think, “ok, I can live with that” and others where I want to shoot myself. Listen, I am not really vain, (I promise) and don’t really give it much thought as a whole. Having said that I also don’t want to look entirely shocking in everyone’s holiday albums. Ok, maybe that is a bit vain. Whatever, I decided to try and find a solution to having my photo taken and taking those of my friends so they look the best they can. I notice this is what our children do. They know their best angles, how to smile and what to do in any given situation to look their best. They are the “selfie” generation so that accounts for their expertise. What shall I do? The very reluctant one? Get myself a little first hand knowledge. Always better to be in the know, Right? And, I thought you might like to know how to look like a rock star too. xv
In Front Of The Camera
- 1. Do not stand too close to the camera in a group shot.
- Remember distance from the lens is our greatest pal.
2. Full sunlight?
Never, ever, ever. Muted and soft light is where I am headed.
3. Know your best side.
Believe it or not we have one and for most people it is our left. And no, I have no idea why.
4. Don’t face the camera squarely.
Tilt your face to your best side when possible.
5. Full length photos; take from a lower angle looking up. Seated photos; take them looking down.
This is a game changer.
6. Smile, Smile and smile some more.
Smiling removes years and tightens the jawline. Truth.
7. Say “money” not cheese.
Yes, for some reason it is better.
8. Be confident.
A self-confident woman is a beautiful one and that is the secret to a glorious photo.
the fun wrap bracelets you asked about, in the instagram shots are availble here
mizuki taupe leather and wrap pearl bracelet || mizuki black leather wrap pearl bracelet || pearl and gold cuff
image charlotte rampling for leica
