Most of us live our lives on camera these days. After all, if it’s not on Instagram, did it really happen? We want the perfect family photo, taken from the right angle, in the right light. However, nothing makes a picture look better than a dazzling smile.
There can be a certain pressure to present yourself in the best light on and off social media. Your smile says it all. So, when you aren’t confident about smiling, you aren’t confident about your pictures either. Take a look at these flawless tips for perfecting your smile.
Light Up Your Face
Remember that a beautiful smile isn’t just about your mouth. A real smile will light up your whole face. A smile can be seen in your eyes and your overall facial expression.
When you’re smiling for the camera, it can be difficult to capture a genuine smile. It’s often easier to capture genuine happiness in more natural settings.
Funny Memories
We all have those memories that can instantly make us smile the second we think about them. If you’re trying to take a smiling picture, it can help to think about something funny. It doesn’t have to be something that makes you burst out laughing; a simple but genuine smile will do the trick.
If you’re in a group, it can help to share memories or funny stories together and take it in turns to use the camera.
Dentistry
There may be something about your smile that you’re not happy with and feel only a cosmetic dentist could fix. Perhaps you want straighter teeth or whiter teeth. Maybe you have teeth missing or your jaw is misaligned.
Whatever your cosmetic issue, getting it fixed with your local dentist could make all the difference to how you feel about your smile. A simple procedure could ensure you have the confidence to smile widely and authentically every time.
Raise The Camera
The angle of your camera could completely change how you feel about your smile. Most people don’t like pictures of themselves taken from head height. Raising the angle of your camera could automatically change the lighting and change the view of your smile.
Why not experiment with your camera to find out which angles you’re happy with? You can also buy props, like ring lights, that can make your smile look better on pictures.
Separate Your Teeth
Many people try to take smiling pictures by clenching their teeth together. This can result in the smile looking forced and uncomfortable. When you take a smiling picture, be sure to leave a slight gap between your upper teeth and lower teeth.
Practice both poses in the mirror and you’ll notice that leaving a gap between your teeth looks much more natural.
Petroleum Jelly
Before taking a picture, it can help to spread a small amount of petroleum jelly onto your lips and teeth. It will help your teeth to look clean and shiny and leave your lips looking luscious for the picture.
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