Do you want to take better photos on Instagram — even if it’s just with your husband, boyfriend, or you’re taking photos of yourself to sell your business better and look better in your photos? Well, girl, I totally get it. Everyone wants to look better in their photos. Did you know that when most people see a photo of themselves with a group, the first person they tend to look at is themselves first? It’s not being vain or narcissistic; it’s just human behavior. So, I’m here to teach you some tips and tricks from a posing perspective. Yes, POSING, because the majority of the super cute pics you see of other female entrepreneurs are posed. They weren’t born to shine in front of the camera; it was coached or taught. So, here are the top tips on how to look amazing on Instagram.

Step 1: Dress with Your Insecurities in Mind

Is it your hips, butt, stomach, or arms? If it’s your arms, be sure to wear quarter-length tops. If it’s your stomach, wear flowy tops and a chunky necklace to draw the eye there. If it’s your booty and hips (like me), then flowy skirts are the way to go.

Step 2: Ladies, Never Stand Directly Facing the Camera

The only time that you should be directly facing the camera is if you’re leaning in at your waist towards the camera. This will make your body appear smaller. It also defines your jawline as well.

Step 3: Posing to Make Your Arms Look Smaller

So you’re probably not wearing the outfits I suggested above on a daily basis and you need some casual pics, right? Okay, so let’s say you’re wearing jeans and a tank top. The first thing to do is give your arms some space between your body. It can be a big space like the arm-wing look or just a slight soft space to give just enough so that it’s not pressed on your body. Other options are to run your fingers through your hair, to touch your dress or skirt gently, or hands in pockets… there are so many other things you can do.

Step 4: Posing to Make Your Body Look Smaller

If I had a dollar for everyone that I’ve heard wanted to lose 10 lbs before getting their photos done, I’d be a millionaire. We all feel that way, right? Well, what if I told you that you don’t need to lose 10 lbs; you just need to stand correctly. Stand at a 45-degree angle from the camera. Twist at your waist towards the camera and lean in. Voila! You’ve essentially cut yourself in half and defined your jawline.

In conclusion, you don’t have to lose weight to look amazing in your Instagram photos. All you have to do is make sure that you have enough space between your arms and your body AND you’re leaning in towards the camera.

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