I’m a posing expert — 4 mistakes are making you look like a dated millennial, it instantly ages you
SO many factors come into play when snagging the perfect photo for a social media page, a dating profile, or something else.
One of the most important things to keep in mind is the position of your body and face when you’re posing.
TikToker and posing expert Christine Buzon just revealed a few mistakes adults are making in front of the camera.
The caption on her video says: “Here are three posing mistakes millennials need to stop making!”
She says: “If you’re a millennial, especially an older millennial like I am, I want you to listen up.
“There are three things you need to quit doing in pictures!”
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Christine explains: “Just like different fashion trends come in and out of style… posing for pictures is the exact same way.”
In other words, if the popularity of skinny jeans can rise and fall, so can the way people pose for photos.
Super high camera angles
The first mistake mentioned by Christine is taking pictures from camera angles that are way too high.
“Not only does it make your body look completely distorted… but it looks dated and incredibly awkward.”
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She shows an example of a photo taken from an angle above her head and body.
“Look how big my shoulders are and look how little my knees are,” she points out.
The teapot pose
Christine‘s second mistake to avoid is the basic teapot pose.
She says: “I understand you may want to make your arm look smaller. However, there are many different poses you can use to do that which don’t look as fake or as forced.”
The teapot pose is super common among millennials, but there are other options to replace it with.
Duck lips
Posing for photos with duck lips is another major problem, according to Christine.
“This just isn’t cute. It’s very forced and very awkward.
“You’d be shocked by how many people are still posting selfies like this on their Instagram… Just don’t do it.”
Inappropriate use of filters
Christine adds an honorable mention to her video letting viewers know they should skip out on the use of inappropriate filters.
She says: “When you’re doing professional pictures… people will notice if you’re using a filter.
“Just don’t do it! It looks dated – and you’re great the way you are.”
Almost 700 people have responded to Christine’s posing tips in her comment section.
One person wrote: “Your posing videos have helped me be confident in taking non-selfie pics! I still have COVID weight and shy away from pics.”
“Feeling personally attacked, but absolutely loving these tips,” someone else added.