If a person is photographed, two things can happen: they are favored or not. People who normally present a good image of themselves are photogenic.
Photogenic is not necessarily related to beauty
There are objectively attractive people and, despite this, their image in the photographs is not very attractive. In the same way, someone who is not very attractive can offer a good image of himself. You could say that photogenicity is a bit of a mystery.
It is possible to learn to be photographed and for this there are photogenic courses
These courses give a series of practical recommendations. First of all, it is important to pose properly in front of a camera. In this sense, it is necessary that the distance between the photographer and the photographed is adequate, neither too close nor too far and, on the other hand, that there is adequate light at the moment of shooting the camera. Photographers recommend taking into account the physical characteristics of the individual (for example, to hide a physical defect).
As is logical, the position of the body is a fundamental aspect, so a suggestive position is preferable (the frontal image is not generally the one that most enhances the physical aspect).
Photographers also recommend placing your feet correctly, wearing appropriate clothing, using correct makeup, and not lowering your face.
It is convenient that these and other small details are supervised by a good photographer, who knows how to hide possible defects and highlight the qualities of the person being photographed. These types of recommendations are useful for anyone, but especially for those who are professional models.
In short, the photography of the human body and face must be harmonious and pleasing to the eye and some guidelines are very useful.
The look in the photograph
The look of an individual expresses his mood and his personality. In order to be photogenic, it is advisable not to forget that there is a general principle that photographers use, the law of the gaze. According to this law, the photographic frame of a face must have more free space in its frontal part.
On the other hand, there are also two other laws, the law of the horizon and the law of thirds. All of them are of great importance for a person’s face to be photogenic.
Photos: Fotolia-khmelev / Maksim Toome