by Eleanor C.

Created on: June 02, 2009   Last Updated: June 03, 2009

Everyone wants to be able to have a photo of themselves that they can look back on and cherish. Photos have a wonderful way of creating and reliving many wonderful memories we experience during our lifetime.

Some people are naturally photogenic and always seem to look good. It takes just a little preparation to make yourself look at your best and capture the moment in time that you will look at and be proud of for the rest of your life.

Follow the simple steps below to ascertain that perfect picture.

Remember, there are plenty of programmes available to fix the generic problems like red-eye,blemishes, contrast, lighting to name but a few. All of this will be taken care of once editing takes place. Your job, as the model, is to look, and feel good.

Prepare Yourself

Take a few moments before your photo is going to be taken. Fix your hair and make-up, check your clothes. What is the photograph for? A classic look will look better for longer. Today's fashion regarding clothes and make up may look great today, but in a few years it may look very dated. Wearing just one colour tends to elongate your figure. Most importantly, prepare your face. Relax the muscles from your hairline down to your shoulders. This will help to maintain a natural facial expression.

Be Happy

When you smile for the camera, it is important to smile with your eyes, not just your mouth. Let your mind wander to happy thoughts. Recall treasured moments and bring them with you into the photo. Feel good about yourself. You will be amazed at how much a photo can improve when the person being photographed is in a good, happy state of mind. If you feel good, the camera will see that. It will capture the glow that you are feeling.

Chin Down and Eye Level

If your chin is turned down in a photograph, it automatically makes you more photogenic. Remember that in photos, your face is being captured and not your neck. Extend your neck forward slightly in the direction of the camera to avoid a 'double chin'. It also helps if the camera is at eye level with you or slightly above you when the photo is being taken. If the photo is being taken from any lower down it could possibly add pounds to your look.

Positioning

There are many ways and many angles at which the photo can be taken. It is not always best to have your whole body facing the camera. Your photo can flatter you more if you are turned to the side, your top half turning slightly towards the photographer. If you want to

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