"On This Day, I Absolutely Want to Look Cute and Slim! Tips to Remember for Photos You'll Never Regret*"

2021.02.21 published

"Please, let me look cute and slim...♡"

At a wedding, which happens only once in a lifetime, there are many moments where you'll be photographed from start to finish, right? ♡ However, in those moments when the camera is pointed at you, there's always just one thought that crosses your mind: "Please, let me look cute and slim!" ♡ I believe every girl has thought this at least once, especially on such an important day as a wedding...♡

I will teach you ♡ A summary of photo posing tips /

I want to avoid the tragedy of looking ugly in photos and not wanting to look back at my wedding pictures... >< ... Even brides who lack confidence can lose their nervousness about the camera by just learning and practicing a few tips! ♡ This time, I will introduce techniques you should remember for photo shoots without regrets. *

Face Tips Part 1 ♡ Don’t hold a forced smile too long!

When taking a photo with the cue "Say cheese!", are you keeping a smile that doesn’t change? That's very dangerous...! The longer you hold a forced smile, the more stiff and unnatural that expression becomes. So, try to have a natural smile by chatting with your partner and being conscious of your expressions each time. ♩

Face Tips Part 2 ♡ Practice to train your facial muscles!

Announcers and actresses, who work in front of the camera, constantly practice to train their facial muscles. The reason is to instantly create rich expressions! One representative method is training your mouth by saying "ah-eh-ee-oo-eh-o-ah-oh" while opening your mouth wide. Just repeating it 10 times a day will do, so try it when you have some free time!

Face Tips Part 3 ♡ Don't push your chin out too much, nor pull it back too much!

If you push your chin too far out, your face may look bigger... and if you pull it back too much, it may look like you have a double chin... balancing your chin position can be tricky! But there’s a tip to make your chin look natural! It’s to keep your back straight as if being pulled by a string from above! Another tip is to position your tongue up in your mouth, which can make you look slimmer. ♡

Body Tips Part 1 ♡ Step slightly back from the other person!

This is a technique I think everyone knows! * Taking a photo slightly behind the other person instead of standing side by side can help you look smaller and your face can appear smaller too! The important point here is not just to move your face back, but to step one foot half a step back and angle your body (hips) diagonally!

Body Tips Part 2 ♡ Stand in the middle for group photos!

When taking group photos, it’s said that standing in the middle makes you look slimmer compared to being on the edge. ♡ Of course, the bride, who is the main character of the wedding, is always in the center, but especially be aware during standing photos. *

Body Tips Part 3 ♡ Don’t press your arms against your body!

The upper arms are both an attractive feature of women and can also be a concern...! To make your upper arms look slimmer, avoid poses where they are pressed tightly against your body. * Keeping your arms slightly bent is cleaner and more flattering. ♡

Body Tips Part 4 ♡ Bend or cross your legs!

A style where you stand straight with both feet bearing weight will often result in a straight, boxy look...! So, bending one leg cutely, stepping forward, or crossing your legs is fundamental to looking slimmer. ♡ When sitting, positioning your legs diagonally or crossing your ankles nicely looks elegant and beautiful. *

Body Tips Part 5 ♡ Use props effectively!

At weddings, there are many moments when you’ll be holding various props like bouquets and photography items! That’s why you can use them to make yourself look slimmer and cuter! ♡ For example, hide the width of your waist with your bouquet or bag, and make your face appear smaller with photo props or glasses... ♡ There are so many things you can do to take wonderful photos!

To take wedding photos you want to cherish for a lifetime... ♡ /

How was it? ♡ I introduced tips for not regretting your photos, divided into face tips and body tips. * Some might think, “It won’t make a difference, the guests will affect it anyway,” but I believe doing something is always better than doing nothing! ♡ If you are a bride who desperately wants to look cute and slim on that day, please give it a try! *

(All images in this article are collaborations between KIYOKO HATA and marry dress. ♡)

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