How to Look Slimmer in Photos

I’m not suggesting to fake your body figure through photos. It's still you - just with your sexier angle.  'Cause like what other people tells you, it’s true that camera can add 10lbs on you and seeing yourself in pictures with a really bad angle is not flattering.

But no! In this blogpost, I’m not going to teach how to use liquify in Photoshop or any apps where you can make yourself slimmer. No, no, no! I’ll teach you the safest way. Read on..

Tip#1:

Don't get shock whenever you receive compliments like, “Pumayat ka” or “Ang sexy mo!” when you’re wearing dark-colored clothing.  Black or anything dark-colored can make you look slimmer. When someone tells you, "Tumaba ka" don't fret. Sometimes, it's because you're wearing light colored clothes or it's bulky.

Tip#2:

When you’re taking a selfie, you should position the camera higher than you. It’ll make your face look slimmer and you could avoid having a double chin. 

Tip#3:

Showing your neck can make you look slimmer hence, creating a good view of your jawline as well.

Tip#4:

Don’t forget to find a good lighting. I love taking photos in the morning (8-9am) and afternoon (4-6pm or before sunset). Lighting from above, indoor or outdoor can make you look drastic. It will create shadows under the eyes, nose, etc so don't shoot at 12nn esp when outside. 

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Tip#5:

As a photographer, I always tell my clients to examine yourself before the shoot. Look for your good angles and practice in front of the mirror. Or, you can have an inspiration for pegs. Like for example save photos of your fave bloggers/ celebrities with the same style and figure as you have and recreate their poses. In instagram, there's an option where you can save their photos - use it.

 Tip#6:

Problem: You have big cheeks and you don't want it to be obvious sometimes.

Solution: Show off just one side of the face more often (esp with closeup shots) or practice those poses where you can hide it. 

 Tip#7:

Problem: You have big arms

Solution: Move your arms away from your body. You can place it on your waist/hips, move your shoulder a lil bit backward or..

 Tip#8:

Try this pose: Squeeze or hold some of your left/right arm's flabs. (Your right hand shouldn't be shown in the photo)

This will create slimmer illusion of your arms. 

Tip#9:

Try this pose: Look for something where you can lean and can squeeze your extra flabs into. 

Tip#10:

You can also try those poses with your jacket on, showing a little bit of your arms or shoulders. Mystery is the key!

Tip#11:

Problem: You have big thighs

Solutions: Do not position the camera at a lower angle.  It will only make your thighs/legs bigger unless you want to look taller than slimmer. But my favorite tip for this one is, tiptoe tiptoe tiptoe!!

Tip#12:

I mentioned this one a couple of times already but I’ll repeat it again. Pay attention to your posture. Make sure you’re not slouching.

Tip#13:

Face sidewards then twist your body towards the camera and place your weight on your back foot. A straight body can make you look flat and wide but if you’ll twist your body, you’ll create an hour glass figure. 

Tip#14:

Cross your feet and point it like a ballerina.  Or you can stretch your legs and do the S pose. Wondering what you'll do with your hands? You can play with your hair, hold something as props, etc.

Tip#15:

If getting slimmer in photos is your priority rather than looking tall, position yourself in the middle when in group photos. Remember, phones today may it be Android, Iphones or whatever, can make the ends stretch.

Tip#16:

Take lots of photos or OOTDs before eating (or before ka lumamon ng bongga).  It’s very obvious, you’re still fresh, your make-up is still on point, and your tummy is still flat. Most esp if you’re errand is still in the morning and you still have nothing in your tummy. Well, that’s my case kasi I don’t usually eat every morning.

Tip#17:
I'm not a bag person but I recently realized that using it to mask off some extra bulk (on my tummy) I made from too much eating saves a beautiful photo. haha!

But whether you look big or thin, small or tall, love your body you're in.  That's the best and last tip (tip#18) I can give. Embrace your imperfections. So whether I taught you some tips and tricks, I still want you guys not to be insecure with anybody. Because at the end of the day, it’s our values that still matter.

 If you have any questions or comments, PM me or post something below. I would love to hear your reactions!

Featured Artist: Edmund Gamponia

Meet the talented, witty and artistic guy behind P.O.P(pigments on paper) Art, Edmund Gamponia. It took everyone's attention when he started posting his one-of-a-kind artworks in his personal facebook account. Find out what inspires him, about his journey in this field and learn about a thing or two.

Edmund Gamponia, 34 y/o

When did you start doing artworks?
"I started drawing when I was still a kid, I think everybody does. I’d draw on everything from the walls to pillow cases and even on the floor. Any blank space is a target for me.

Then as I grew up, my inspirations came from the comics I was reading (Marvel, DC and Image comics). I’d copy the characters and then I’d try doing it on my own. I have always liked inking so I tried to understand how, where and why those shadings and shadows appear. That’s how I became fascinated with pen and ink drawings. I was telling myself; “If a drawing can already be beautiful in black and white, what more if it has colour on it”.

Tell me more about your style.
"As an Architectural student, we studied about different Architects and the styles they used to design magnificent structures. My favourite is Arch. Kenzo Tange. He combined traditional Japanese styles with “modernism”, an architectural movement prominent at his time. I like the way he played with the basic shapes and used them in repetition to design his structures. It was simple yet attractive for me.

Now that I have been working, I have designed several structures and have travelled to many places. With these experiences, I noticed the details that are always present, the different shapes and patterns enveloping structures. That’s when I got the idea to play with it and put them together to create art. Through trial and error, I managed to blend them together and challenged them from their usual point of view. It’s an endless combination of lines and dots. You just have to open your mind and explore the possibilities and learn what works with your subject. I like this style because of its dynamism and how it can keep up with my fast paced thinking. I just have to know when to stop when working on a piece."

Where do you get your inspirations?

Inspirations are easy because they are all around us. You just have to open your eyes to see them. It can be as simple as the letters in the alphabet or as complicated as the Colosseum in Rome. The hardest part is interpreting them. I have to know where the shade is or where the shadow falls; what part should I leave blank or if I have to black it out. So what I do is plan how to approach a subject first through sketches and notes. But in the end the critical decision making happens when I’m already working on the project. Sometimes I get too immersed with what I’m doing that I forget my original plan then I just go with the flow.

I enjoy what I do and this style works for me. I prefer working with pen and ink and paper. There’s a certain feeling when your pen slides through paper. When I put that pen down, I’m not afraid to commit mistakes instead of erasing it, I work around that mistake. That mistake makes the piece more unique. This style is fun for me and I just want to share it to everyone and make them curious about my art. I want people to really look into it and see and feel how much time and effort was put into a piece. Then again, it’s still up to the person looking at it if it’s beautiful for them or not.

“Art isn’t art until someone says it is…” a quote from Mona Lisa Smile.

Mag-ina: 

Pen and Ink on A3 size 200gsm water color paper (hot press)

Sakura drops: 

Pen and Ink(white) on A4 size 200gsm black paper

Surfer Dude: 

Pen and Ink (colored) on 55 x 75 Art Paper

What's more to look out with this artist is his passion in embarking an online store (via Inktale). It's a worldwide OL shop where you can just visit this link: https://inktale.com/egamponia03/mother-and-son and have the option to buy his art and have them printed in the product of your own choice.

Shirt, P800 (available in S, M, L, and XL)

Email: pop_by_egamponia@yahoo.com
Fb page: P_O_P Art by Edmund Gamponia
Instagram: @edmundgamponia