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Zest blog letting you know how to look good in photos

Zest.com just gave its readers some fantastic tips and tricks to look fabulous and wrinkle free in photos. Check the post out at zest.com or read it below
Secrets for Women Over 50  - Look Great in Your Photo
Look your best - and wrinkle free - in your photo!
As a professional photographer for over 12 years, many of my clients are in the 50+ age range that all have one thing in common: they all worry about wrinkles showing up on photos.

I run a series of workshops, and when I ask attendees to find a great spot for a photo shoot, they immediately gravitate towards a clean backdrop. This is actually an error that’s common for most people. The main objective of having a great photo taken is purely through sourcing the best natural light around.
How Light Changes Photos:
Natural light can shave up to 10 years off a face and the more even the light; it will remove blemishes, wrinkles and dark spots. The magic of light is incredible when the final photo results are shown to clients. More youthful, a mini-face lift and a stronger glow.

Without natural light, a bad photo can result in a slippery ego slope, which will make you feel less confident. Ultimately, you’ll start to miss out on capturing exciting life moments on camera, for fear that you don’t like how you look in the final photo.

Fluorescent strips, on the other hand will bring out every flaw, wrinkle, blemish and shadow to the highest level so always avoid artificial lighting.
The Do’s and Dont’s of Retouching:
Alongside using natural light to bring out your best features, I always advise clients to use the minimal of retouching. The more you retouch, the more distorted the final image so this is a good rule of thumb to remember: No one notices you when you look 10 percent better but when you retouch excessively, everyone will see this clearly.

If you’re taking photos with a smartphone, then make the most of the filters available but avoid overload. For example on iPhone, you can combine a subtle vintage filter and increase brightness by 10 percent, which will naturally show smoother skin and bring out your eye color. These filters don’t distort the image unlike PhotoShop and only takes seconds to apply. Try it!
How To Pose:
Here are a few final tips to ensure your profile or full body photo shows you in the best dazzling, natural light:
Never face the camera square-on as your shoulders will appear bulky and wide.
Use your nose as a magnet towards the lens. It’ll show confidence and symmetry.
Use your limbs as a prop. For example: Rest your hand at the side of your neck as this will draw attention to your gorgeous face.
Enjoy having photos taken of you and make the most of the natural light as it’ll shave years off and boost your morale. Also remember that in 10 years, you’ll envy how you look today!
How to look good in photos written by Kate Branch

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