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Top 5 Femme Photo Posing Mistakes
CommentsCan you believe it’s already May 2012? Time flies when you are having fun!
I’ve got tons happening behind the scenes that I can’t wait to share with you – including a top secret photo project that is going to help redefine society’s concept of “transgender beauty” …
I’m about to show the world what you and I already know – that crossdressers and TG women can be every bit as beautiful, feminine, and fabulous as their GG sisters! (Stay tuned for more details coming soon!)
Photos are a perfect way to express your femme side – and they can be a huge confidence booster.
But I know what it’s like to freeze up as soon as the camera comes out …
Bad shots are a bummer, so keep reading to discover the top 5 femme photo posing mistakes – and how to fix them!
1. Shooting shoulders square on
Most crossdressers and transgender women have broad shoulders, so it’s a big mistake to shoot them square on.
Instead, pose with your shoulders at an angle to the camera. This makes them look smaller and more feminine – and gives you more of an hourglass shape.
2. Holding your body too straight
Posing with your arms, legs, head, and torso too straight makes you look stiff and awkward. It’s also makes you look more masculine.
The secret to flattering, feminine photos is to create softness and curves with your body – so bend your arms and legs slightly, tilt your head, lean forward at the waist, and relax your fingers.
3. Shooting in unflattering light
Lighting makes ALL the difference in the world in photos. The #1 rule is to avoid strong overhead or side lighting since this creates ugly shadows on the face.
If you are indoors, move away from overhead lights and try placing a couple lamps with soft lighting around you.
If you are outdoors, avoid shooting in strong midday sunlight. The best time of day is to shoot at dusk or dawn when the sun has a soft, diffuse glow.
If you must pose in strong light, tilt your chin up a bit to minimize shadows.
4. Placing the camera below eye level
Nobody wants to rock a double chin in their photos, so never pose with the camera below eye level. The lens should be at or above eye level to diminish a double chin and downplay a large jawline.
5. Not engaging your mind
I’m a huge fan of America’s Next Top Model. I love how the show demonstrates that modeling is as much about mindset as it is about natural-born beauty. If a model isn’t feeling fabulous, it WILL show in her photos.
The same is true for you! You need to psych yourself up so you feel as stunning as possible during your photoshoot …
Having trouble mustering up your confidence? One trick is to imagine that you are portraying a character (either real or imagined). “Modeling” somebody else is a great way to channel their energy in photos.
One of my favorite parts about blogging is seeing the photos you girls upload to my site. (Literally thousands of photos at this point!) So in this post, I’d love to see your best shots. Leave me a comment and upload your favorite femme photos below!
Love,
Lucille
How to Walk Like a Woman
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Your walk is a critical aspect of your feminine image. The two biggest mistakes I see crossdressers and transgender women make are:
- Walking like men
- Over-exaggerating their movements
In this article, I’m going to reveal how to achieve a natural, feminine walk. But first, let’s look at the 3 biggest differences between male and female walks:
- Men tend to walk with a “shoulder swagger”, while women sway their hips when they walk.
- Men have sharper movements, while women usually have more fluid movements.
- Men walk with longer strides than women do.
Here are my top 3 tips for walking like a woman:
1. Do the Hip Matrix
Most advice for TG women focuses on the mechanics of how to walk like a woman. But this advice ignores the fact that males carry more tension in their bodies and therefore have stiffer movements.
Until you learn how to “loosen up”, your feminine walk will always look stiff and unnatural.
My friend Rob Brinded is a movement specialist and one of the foremost experts in male/female movement reprogramming. His “Matrix” exercises are designed to release tension and free up your body movements so you can walk like a woman.
Check out his “Hip Matrix” video below and then try it for yourself. If you do a test walk before and after the Hip Matrix, I promise you’ll be amazed by the difference! (You can learn more about Rob’s approach to feminine movement in my Stepping Out Secrets program.)
2. Wear high heels
Women have a lower center of gravity than men due to their larger hips. This creates that sexy hip sway that’s characteristic of a feminine walk.
Forcing your hips to sway usually looks unnatural. Instead, practice walking in high heels. High heels change your center of gravity and exaggerate the forward curve of your spine. This helps release the hips, which naturally feminizes your movements.
You can enhance this effect by keeping your shoulders still when you walk. This forces you to use your hips for balance.
Once you’ve mastered hip walking in heels, you can practice the same movements in flat shoes. (Though why anybody would want to wear flats instead of heels is beyond me!)
3. Shorten your stride
Shortening your stride is another easy and effective way to feminize your walk.
The average woman’s step length (the distance from the toe of one foot to the toe of the opposite foot) is 26”. So if you want to be scientific about it, get out a ruler and measure your steps! Keep in mind that the higher your heels are, the shorter your steps should be.
There are other subtle elements that define a feminine walk, but these tips are a great place to start. Give them a try and let me know what you think! I’d also love to hear about any other movement tips or techniques you’ve found helpful.
As always, thank you for reading and participating!
Love,
Lucille
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