How to pose for portrait photos and find your best angle

Turn your face and bring your ears forward

Our natural standing stance is actually not very attractive in photos. The chin can look flat and if you aren’t feeling 100% comfortable in front of the camera, people can have the tendency to pull their face in and away from the lens even more. This can not only make you lose your neck but potentially create a double chin! Instead try to think about pushing your chin towards the camera and your ears forward (to prevent getting a look up the nose). Think of a ‘turtle’ emerging their head from the shell. It feels awkward but will make a big difference to your photos.

Another thought is to find the best angle of your face by turning one ear towards the camera and taking photos from both sides. The human body is not completely symmetrical, and your face is no exception. The smallest difference can make a big difference to how you look in a photo from that side. A slight turn will also give you a strong jawline.

Originally published at https://fine-photography.com.au on May 27, 2022.