Never forget that loving and accepting your body is perfectly normal. You don’t have to be a certain size or weight to have your picture taken. Instead of waiting to look “better,” it’s more fun and meaningful to document your life and experiences as they are.
“It is more important to celebrate and embrace the uniqueness of your body than to strive to fit yourself into a specific shape.”
Vivian Ramos
It’s also important to acknowledge that unreasonable and unrealistic social standards and media representations can have an impact on how we view ourselves and our bodies. There is no “ideal” body type, and it’s important to remember that people come in a wide range of sizes and shapes. Celebrate the uniqueness of your body.
There are ways to ease your nerves when the camera is pointed in your direction. For instance, consider the following:
WORK ON YOUR POSTURE.
Maintain an upright posture by drawing your abdominal muscles in and letting your shoulders drop. With this, you can feel and seem more at ease when being photographed.
PLAN AN OUTFIT SUITABLE FOR THE DESIRED OUTCOME.
Dress yourself in something you know will boost your self-esteem. Tight or baggy clothes might make you look bigger than you are or add unattractive wrinkles, so it’s best to avoid them. Instead, wear fitted clothing for your body type.
DETERMINE YOUR BEST ANGLE.
Experiment with a variety of poses and angles to find the one that brings out the most flattering features in your body. Feel free to share your findings with your photographer, and he or she will make sure to pose you in ways that enhance your beauty and minimize any “flaws” you might want to hide.
UNWIND AND HAVE FUN.
Relax and enjoy yourself as much as possible. Don’t take the photo session itself too seriously; keep a positive attitude throughout the process and enjoy the experience.
When it comes to being photographed, it’s natural to want to put your best foot forward, but it’s vital to keep in mind that your value as a person is not defined by the way you look in a photo or how you appear in a photograph. The desire to look your best is understood. Nonetheless, it’s more important to focus on being confident and at ease in your own skin than on conforming to some imagined ideal of beauty.
You should keep in mind that people of varying sizes and shapes are entirely typical and expected in the world. It is more important to celebrate and embrace the uniqueness of your body than to strive to fit yourself into a specific shape.
Don’t worry about drastic weight loss or a makeover before a photo shoot. Instead, work on ways to boost your confidence. This could mean doing good things for yourself, like getting enough rest, staying active, and eating well. It could also entail engaging in self-affirming behaviors like positive self-talk or experimenting with activities that make you feel good about yourself to increase your confidence.
The most important thing is to love and accept yourself just as you are, rather than striving to change to fit someone else’s ideal of beauty. Don’t wait to be photographed before appreciating your own beauty.
Contact me to learn more about your personalized photo session. I’ll show you how to strike the perfect pose and look stunning!
