3 expert tips on looking relaxed for your wedding portraits

PHOTO: Her World Brides June 2017

With your chin down you will appear to have bigger eyes.

Chin Down

Many brides want to look slimmer and they assume if they lower their face, or chin down, they will appear to have bigger eyes and a sharper chin.

PHOTO: Her World Brides June 2013 

A little tilt of your head to one side effectively softens a pose.

Lengthen your neck

Brides who are uncomfortable taking pictures tend to strike stiff poses that make them look rigid and uncomfortable.  Avoid taking pics with your neck and shoulders ramrod straight and facing the camera

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PHOTO: Her World Brides June 2016

Lean your weight against a prop to create a more relaxed line

Propped up

People generally look more relaxed when they are leaning against a prop, or sitting on one. The body weight is shifted to create a more relaxed line and you don't look as posey or stiff. 

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