Picture perfection

21 Apr 2009 06:00 AM | Posted by Editor

I’ve noticed something about the First Lady of late. It’s not just that she has impeccable fashion taste (she does) or that she looks like the kind of woman you’d want to be friends with (I do), it’s that – and I feel awful for saying this – but she doesn’t take the best photos.


Now, before you all panic that I’m insulting an icon, fear not, I too look better in the flesh than in the flash. Hence I feel for Michelle (or should that be Mrs President?). After all, people are far more interested in seeing photos of her than moi.


So what’s a girl to do, strike a pose in front of the mirror striving for picture perfection? Well you could, but it might be easier to follow this advice…


Illuminate, illuminate, illuminate. It really is the sure fire way to get cheekbones that would cut ice. Pat it along the bone, where light naturally falls, to get some supreme chisel going down. Bh recommends: Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator


It’s also very important to test out your make-up in different lighting. "If you apply make-up under fluorescents, it can look very different in incandescent light or daylight," warns photographer Paul Cincotta. So be sure to do a few trial runs before hitting the road.


If you find that the flash is whiting you out, there are a few things you can do. Lay off sunscreen that contains titanium dioxide. Alternatively, try going up half a shade in foundation to give added oomph to your complexion or invest in a decent bronzing powder. Bh recommends: MAC Bronzing Powder
Sarah x

 

 

 

 

 

Ps. Steer clear of glitter. As much as we love a bit of sparkle, shimmer has the tendency to make you look a bit hot and bothered so stick to a matte foundation. Bh recommends: L'Oréal Paris Matte Cashmere Liquid to Powder Foundation


What’s your fail-safe photo pose?