Photos are a powerful way to express your feminine self.
Whether you take selfies or get professional photos, beautiful pictures can be a major confidence booster for any crossdresser or transgender woman.
The best part is, you don’t need to be a supermodel to look fabulous in photos! It’s all about skill – and avoiding a few common mistakes.
In this blog post, I’ll walk you through 5 common photo posing mistakes and how to fix them!
1. Shooting Shoulders Straight On
If you’re worried about having broad shoulders or a larger upper body, there’s a simple trick to help you achieve a slimmer appearance.
Simply angle your shoulders away from the camera to create a more flattering look. By doing so, you can minimize their width and create more feminine-looking body proportions.
2. Holding Your Body Too Straight
We all know the struggle of looking stiff and awkward in photos. The secret to capturing flattering and feminine shots is to embrace softness and curves in your body positioning.
Get playful and try bending your arms and legs slightly, tilting your head, pushing a hip out, and letting your fingers relax.
These simple adjustments can make a world of difference in creating attractive photos.
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. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
- If at all possible, take photos in natural daylight. Try shooting in front of a window where there is soft natural light.
- If you are shooting indoors and don’t have enough natural light, use a ring light or try placing a couple lamps with soft lighting around you.
- If you’re 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, diffused glow.
4. Placing the Camera Below Eye Level
If you want to avoid that dreaded double chin in your photos, never pose with the camera below eye level.
For a more flattering look, position the lens at or above eye level. This simple adjustment not only helps diminish a double chin and downplay a prominent jawline, but it also makes your eyes appear bigger and more captivating.
5. Not Engaging Your Mind
Looking great in photos is as much about mindset as it is about your appearance. Trust me, if you’re not feeling fabulous, it’ll definitely reflect in your pictures.
Now, let’s talk about boosting your confidence during those photo sessions. An easy trick is to imagine that you’re portraying a character, be it a real or imagined persona.
Think Megan Fox, Cleopatra, or Sophia Loren. By “modeling” yourself after someone else, you can tap into their energy and charisma, infusing your photos with that captivating aura.
Let’s see your best shot!
Taking great photos is only the first step. Sharing them with the world is where the real magic happens!
On that note, I’d love to see the photos you’re most proud of. Please share your femme photos in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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Hey there,
I know that a good photo does a lot to
improve your credibility toward projecting
your feminine image. I have many suitors who
think that I am a GG.
Hugs,
Denise
A GG is a HORSE where I come from …..:-)
You’re so right about the confidence factor! Once you feel comfortable in front of a camera — especially someone else’s camera — the girl inside takes over!
…. AND does what???
A couple of my favourite shots, even though one is on a sunny day, with lots of shadows and straight on to the camera.
You look gorgeous in both shots:)xx
Great information. I will keep all of your tips in mind when I have some more pictures taken. These are two of my favorites, I think they turned out ok but I am a work in progress 🙂
These are excellent tips, Lucille. I would suggest adding a sixth, though. SMILE!!!! It is astonishing to me how few people, when they are posing for photos, look like they are about to get an elective colonoscopy. Photos are improved by orders of magnitude is the subject looks like she is enjoying herself at the moment the photo is taken. Gina Conners
…. Good Point Gina girl! SMILE !!!! Hey you look foxy were do you live?
Thanks for your blogs. I appreciate all your comments and I know the rest of the girls here and everywhere like them too.
I completely agree with the above recommendations. Taking pictures can be so much fun if you do them just right. Shoulders and stiffness are the biggest problem for most of us. Just relax and you will find your female qualities will flow into the lens. Attached is a photo of a day out in Washington state last week. Love, Carollyn
Carollyn , I really enjoy seeing your photos. I have seen several of you . I like your conservative style . I have several dresses , skirts , blouses , handbags ,and of course lots of shoes. I am just about ready to get a wig and professional makeover. Your posts and photos have continued to inspire me to go out as a confident , loving life, woman . Thank you.
pictures taken at age 73 Using your many instructions
Tanya , your beautiful . I love that smile , hugs .
Hi Ross,
Thank you for wonderful compliments. It is Lucille who got me started my breast development when I bought her breast development program.
After that it was her many other tips that helped me have a wonderful journey into womanhood. I AM WOMAN HEAR ME ROAR!!
Huggles to all,
Tanya
Hi Tania
if i change my self back I take you as my lady
You look Lovely in that dress beatiful breast
Lovely smile you dont look 73 you look 50 years
Youre look 100 percent woman. thanks for you Pictures
take care
Thank you Naterlie.
… Hey man you look like de QUEEN