Ps of Photo Fabulousness!

Say "Cheese!"

Since social media savvy people, non-stop posters, and simple sharing can make almost every gathering feel like holiday, and with many actual holiday events upcoming, the photos will be taken, posted, liked and commented on before you can say "cheese"!  In order to resist that "let me see" and all the retakes, enjoy the event, don't miss out on much, and feel fabulous and embrace photo taking, by please considering the following Ps to Photo fabulousness:

P - Pick your best side (we each have one, and yet it could vary by the day, so check it out!) and make an effort to get that side facing, so to speak (and resist saying "this is my best side", rather consider saying "I'll happily take this end" when you are in a row of people, or even it is just two of you).
P - Plant your back foot and lean your weight on it(this serves to keep you from leaning, and pull in your abdomen for balance, creating a lean look).
P - Point your front foot (without bending your knee, rather keeping that leg straight).
P - Place hand on your outer hip, or put hand at your side with a slight bend (most men, and some women prefer this latter option to the "hand on your hip" look).
P - Position shoulder (on camera-facing side by rolling your shoulder to get good posture, get your shoulders aligned, and keep your chest up and out).
P - Peer out of your eyes (by widening them and looking up as you dip your chin).
P - Play up those Pearly Whites (finish the powerful and fun photo by giving a real, sincere smile.
P - Pop your personality! Photos are best when they are reflective of the best, grateful you!

By quickly giving your pictures these Ps, you'll likely feel great, and even desire to share, tag, and even print the shots you are in this year!

Six Moves to Make Photos Memorable

6 Steps to Powerful Photos

Since the summer is around the corner, and a lot of photos get taken, here are six steps to securing a smile when you see the picture, and not just when you are having it taken. If you are alone in the picture, or not able to be in the middle of a group shot, pick your best side, select that end, and then:

1) Plant your back foot

2) Point your front foot (not with a bent knee, rather a point to elongate the leg)

3) Place your outer hand on side between ribs and hips

4) Position your outer shoulder by rolling it back for good posture and a slight openness from the side

5) Peer out from a down-tilted chin, and up-tilted eyes

6) Present your pearly whites with a smile from your teeth to your eyes

These six quick steps will provide a lean, happy look for pictures to capture your fun and your best look(s)!