Dilemma: Ever seen a photo of yourself where an undesired extra chin showed up without being invited? How do you minimize it without contemplating plastic surgery? Click below to find out.
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PHOTO TIPS FOR DIMINISHING A DOUBLE OR EXTRA “CHIN”
What’s Going On?
When we stand for a photo, we often automatically shift our weight onto our back foot and lean back a little. This shifts our head angle and buries our chin into our neck which adds thickness to our chin/neck area - thus the double or extra “chin.”
2 Simple Steps When Standing
First, simply shift your weight forward onto your front foot.
Second, gently point your chin towards the camera. (Gently is key. Don’t shove it out there. That will just look…ahem… awkward.)
Seated for the Photo?
The same concept applies. Don’t sit back into the chair where your chin will collapse into your neck and create extra chins, Instead, sit on the front edge of the seat cushion, lean slightly forward and point your chin towards the camera.
A Couple Extras for You
Add a twist to it! Whether seated or standing, slightly rotate your body away from the camera and turn your head toward the camera while you have your weight shifted forward.
Chin up. Lift your chin slightly, but not too much because again, that can look kind of awkward. Remember, you want to come across relaxed and natural, not straining.
Voila! You have minimized the double or extra chin!
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