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Hi, my name is Theon. I’m a part-time photographer. I specialize in photographing men (clothed or otherwise). I also host a life-sex blog about my life at www.imjudas.com.

When I meet with a client, he often warns me that he’s not photogenic. Many men in the Bateworld community and beyond will say the same thing. I want to show you in this short article, how can anyone be photogenic.  

This article isn’t about how to use a camera. You can improve your portraits even if you use your cellphone by applying the following rules even if you know nothing about photography.

13 Rules To Apply For A Great Shot

Prepare Yourself

Spend time with the photographer or friend until you feel comfortable and ready. I usually talk with a client for 30 minutes before I start shooting.

I photographed this guy this summer:

The first shots were awful, but eventually, he eased, and his photos turned out fantastic.  Like most of my clients, he also warned me that he wasn’t photogenic.

Relax

Don’t “get ready” to be photographed. The best photos are spontaneous. A good photographer will take pictures of you when you least expect it.

Usually, such photos are the best.

The Best Hour

The hour before sunset or after sunrise is the best time to take photos. The light is soft and eliminates skin imperfections.

This photo was taken just after sunset.

The Worst Hour

Never be photographed around noon when the light is bright and contrasting. It will emphasize  imperfections and uneven skin tones.

Posture

Some people don’t feel comfortable to take off their shirt because they think that their stomach isn’t flat enough. If you feel like that, try standing.

It will make your mid-section flatter. Sitting, on the other hand, has the opposite effect.

Don’t Use a Flash

A flash shoots a very bright light for a short period. The result is quite often less than ideal when it  comes to portraits. Harsh light creates deep shades. As a result, even the smallest wrinkle looks like the Grand  Canyon.

You can somewhat eliminate this effect by making sure your body and face are wet. The water serves as a reflector, making the light softer and more even.

Use a Flash

When taking photos facing the sun, you have to use a flash. Otherwise, your image might become  too bright, too dark, or out of focus like in this image:

Using a flash will ensure that both you and the background are nicely lit.

Know your angle

Do you know what side of your face looks best? Is it your left? Right? or perhaps the front? Take me, for example. I have elf-life ears.

That’s why I usually tilt or turn my head to the left, making my right side the prominent one and  hiding one ear.

Practice by taking your portrait at various angles to decide which side suits you best.

Top or bottom?

If you want to soften the effect of a double chin or flatten your stomach, make sure the camera is  position above your head and not below.

No Hats

If you’re bald, there is no point in hiding it. However, you don’t want your bald spot to shine like  the Dome of Saint Paul on a summer day, either.

Try to shadow parts of your head. It will soften your portrait and make your bald spot blend-in more  naturally with the rest of your head.

Tilting your head also makes your bald spot less prominent.

Black or White?

There’s an old saying among photographers: If the photo doesn’t look good enough, make it black &  white.

Eliminating color softens your appearance and gives even the simplest image a little bit of glamour.

Learn How to Smile

A genuine smile elevates any portrait. The trick is to make your smile appear natural. There is  nothing worse than a fake smile. My trick is to look at or imagine that I’m looking at someone I love.

This is a photo of my boyfriend, looking at me. That’s his genuine smile.

Bring Your Pet

People will respond favorably if you are photographed with your pet. It will also make you feel  more comfortable and make it easier for you to smile.

If you want more tips, feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]. I also invite you to  check my life-sex blog at imjudas.com

Best & Good Luck,

Written by Theon, BW member GayNakedFree. For more about him check out his blog Imjudas.com