Whether you are taking senior pictures or engagement photos, you likely want the photographer to capture your natural, carefree smile. However, it can be hard to shoot candid happiness in a posed setting. The guide below offers tips to help you feel comfortable at the photography studio.

How to Smile Brightly for Photos

1. Bring Someone Fun

Turn your next photography studio session into a fun event by bringing along a friend. Having someone along who knows how to make you smile and laugh can help you forget about the cameras. 

2. Listen to Your Favorite Comedy Special

If you don’t want to ask someone to accompany you, consider listening to your favorite comedy special on speaker during the session. That way, you can laugh at jokes while you take your photos.

3. Relax Your Face & Jaw

In between pictures, focus on relaxing your face and jaw. Stretch out your face, yawn, and talk with whoever is in the photo studio with you. Giving your face a rest between pictures helps you to create more of a candid, natural smile instead of a forced grin. 

4. Avoid Cheesy Smiles

While some picture-takers prompt their subjects to say “cheese” to produce a smile, the shape the lips are forced into when saying this word can come off looking stunted. Therefore, try saying “money” instead, which causes the corners of your mouth to curve upwards naturally.

When you are ready to put your best face forward, turn to studio ONE in Centennial, CO. Providing a crisp, modern aesthetic for photos, this fully furnished, 1,300 square foot photography studio comes with a variety of areas to pose in under natural light. To learn more about this event space, visit the website or call at (720) 480-6783 to reserve a time slot. Read satisfied customer reviews on Google.