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How can I be more photogenic?

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Annie Tao is an award-winning Professional Lifestyle and Commercial Photographer and the Owner of Annie Tao Photography based in the San Francisco Bay Area. While some of her commercial clients include Starbucks, PayPal, Rice University, and United Airlines, Annie is also passionate about capturing genuine emotions and real moments in people’s lives. She has been recognized as Kodak’s Featured Photographer and has had work featured in The Wall Street Journal, Brides Magazine, and Glamour & Grace.

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Play around with it. Have fun and take a bunch of different photos from a bunch of different angles. Try different facial expressions out. This way, you'll be able to choose the images where you look the best!

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Why does my head always look so big in selfies?

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Annie Tao is an award-winning Professional Lifestyle and Commercial Photographer and the Owner of Annie Tao Photography based in the San Francisco Bay Area. While some of her commercial clients include Starbucks, PayPal, Rice University, and United Airlines, Annie is also passionate about capturing genuine emotions and real moments in people’s lives. She has been recognized as Kodak’s Featured Photographer and has had work featured in The Wall Street Journal, Brides Magazine, and Glamour & Grace.

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It's the angle that you're holding the camera. When you hold the camera up above your eyes, it gives the impression that your head and upper body are bigger than they actually are. If you hold the camera lower, it can make your head and upper body look smaller, but your hips and lower body will look bigger. It's all about what part of yourself you want to accentuate.

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How can I look good in a mirror selfie if I’m super ugly and fat?

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I'm sure you aren't super ugly. Everyone has insecurities and I believe that's perfectly normal. The part on fat - if not obese and not a health problem, I believe learning how to believe and accept your body is very important. Now onto the actual part. If you are insecure, wear clothing that is not tight and does not show the shape of your body. Try poses where you are sitting or hides your body. Use your phone to hide your insecurities - if parts of your face do not appeal to you, place your phone over it.

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I look really great when I practice in front of a mirror, but when in front a camera, my pictures look really weird. What can I do?

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Try taking photos outside! The lighting makes a difference and often complements a pose.

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