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your hair at the root or twirl
a strand of your hair around a The fourth look is a power pose.
finger. Sit with your tail outstretched
in front of you. Bend your
TIP SIX: Relax your face. Play knees. You will then lean back
with facial expressions in into your pose, or you could
the mirror before your shoot. also lean forward into your
A fake laugh will make the pose and hug your legs while
smile more prominent. tilting your head.
When looking out towards
the photographer, you could This pose could be done with
mask, like the midsection. Try also look up or look down in with your arms outstretched various facial expressions,
to imagine creating triangles all four directions. Try to find a and resting on your knees. which would give a different
with your limbs as you are specific item to look at when Then you will turn your head look to each photo.
posing. looking out. This helps to keep and look over your shoulder at
from having a deer in the the camera. Try to shrug your The fifth pose idea is the tail
An example would be to put headlight look on your face. shoulder that you are looking pose. You lie on your abdomen
a hand on the hip. This action over. While you are looking and bring your tail up to your
creates a triangle with the over your shoulder, look at head. You accomplish this by
bend of the elbow and the various places. Be sure to pulling your feet towards your
body. This creates interest as include some high and some head and then bring the edges
well. low places to look at. This of your tail up towards the
could also be done over either back of your head. This pose
TIP FOUR: Keep flowing shoulder. showcases the tail fluke very
and moving throughout the well.
shoot. The second look is the shy
The more movement, the look pose. You could do a shy The sixth pose is on your side
better the photo will be. You facial expression with your pose. Lie on your side with
want each pose to look natural Find the best side of your face. hand over your mouth or a your tail fluke facing outward.
and effortless. Everyone likes one side better cheek. You will want to have You can place a hand under
than the other. Push your hair your hand open and relaxed. your chin to prop up your head
behind your ear on that side. Or you could place the tip of or you can relax your arms for
Turn your face towards the one finger in your mouth with a more relaxed look. Your top
camera. You could place your a big smile while sitting on a leg should be slightly bent and
hands near your mouth on rock or a dock. slightly forward to show the
this same side as well. shape of the body.

In addition to your body, the With these tips, you will make
facial expression is the most your photos look effortless.
crucial aspect to be mindful Relax and enjoy the moment.
of. With practice, your photos will
be mer-tastic!
Here are some looks that
you could use for your next
TIP FIVE: Do something with photoshoot. These looks are
your hands. usually done in conjunction
Your hands should be relaxed with other poses.
and natural. Use princess
hands and float your hands as The first one is the look- The third look is the thinker
you move through the poses. back pose. You will first sit pose. As you are sitting, place
You could also implement perpendicular to the camera one elbow on your knee and sit
props such as a mirror or a forward on the object you are
large shell. This keeps your sitting upon. You are going to
hands occupied while also want to be on the front half
giving definition to the photo. of the object if possible. Place
your hand under your chin
Placing your hand near your and rest your chin on your
face or even placing your hand. Again, you could do a
hand near your mouth is also closed fist for a more powerful
an option for your hands. look or an open hand for a
You could also play with your more casual look.
hair with your hands. Fluff

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