13 Tips to Help You Look Great in Photos

Are you ready for all those holiday photo ops? You know they'll be whipping out their phones or cameras to snap pictures at those holiday gatherings. So let's get ready! I've got 12 tips (plus a bonus!) to help you look great in photos this holiday season and beyond! ~ xxox, Kay

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[barbiec]

I appreciate you reminding us that practicing looking good in a photo is not vain. We all deserve to feel the best when we look at ourselves in pictures. When we look our best, we can relax when the pics are being taken.

[ruthlindahl]

Some day when us older folks are no longer here, pictures will be cherished by those we’ve left behind. Another reason to follow your pointers. Great video, Kay.

[tamiewert]

I love these suggestions! I personally love how Princess Catherine always looks amazing in pictures. She creates angles with her arms and if she's not carrying a bag, she will touch her hands (fingertips really) ever so delicately together. It looks fabulous on anyone, no matter age or body shape!!

[donnaallgaier-lamberti]

You are naturally photogenic and your husband does a great job with the photos!

[kathyiverson]

I confess I have been one of the "groaners" when it comes to picture time. Maybe not verbally but definitely on the inside. These are such great tips! Thank you for taking out the mystery out of a great picture.♥️

[lauragb]

I’m so thankful for the spontaneous pictures taken with friends as we enjoyed lunch or an outing, as a few are no longer alive. I cherish those pictures, and of all my friends, most because it brings back the joy of the moment.

[michellehamric]

These tips for taking great pictures have been so very helpful. I started looking at models in the Talbots catalog and bloggers that I like (that includes you, Kay!). I've been taking pictures of my daily outfits and posting them with a group I belong to. Suddenly everyone is loving my pictures and asking if I have modeling experience! The tip about creating space and also doing something with your hands helps tremendously.

[Lifeinthe.Window]

I'm late commenting on this, but I just want to say thank you and I will be watching this on repeat. I hate myself in photos, especially as I have become older. Today my husband I went downtown for a lovely Christmas eve dinner. We had pictures taken of us together. I couldn't remember everything you said, but remembered the angles and so I angled my head a little to the side and tried hard to smile with my eyes. That made a huge difference. For the first time in years, I actually somewhat liked a photo of my husband and I. ❤️

[terrilowe]

So helpful! The one that resonated with me most is to start your smile with your eyes. I have so many stern weird looking pictures of starting with my mouth! Now I get it!

[denisearonow]

Thanks for this good information. Not naturally photogenic, I notice my best photos are taken when I'm holding a dog or cat. I guess because holding an animal makes me genuinely and naturally happy. Of course this is not always possible.

[barbaraz]

Red is your color. It looks beautiful on you. Thanks for the great tips!

[donnaschindlbeck]

These are some wonderful tips Kay! You always photograph so beautifully, you could be a professional model in a Talbots catalog! Time to start practicing your suggestions ❤️

[wendyhummel]

Wonderful tips! I can seldom get my 90+ year old mother to smile in photos. She looks so much more “youthful” in photos when she does give an occasional smile. 🤓.

[Melaniexb]

You are such a blessing! So glad to do this homework and practice for some holiday memories photo moments!

[jadeamolat]

Awesome tips Kay..it's really like a Christmas gift coming from you! I appreciate all those tips...and I love your pics!

[margaretwalsh]

Thank you Kay....so very interesting..from a 74 year old Irish lady who loves your chanel.

[barbaranye]

Hopefully we have all been learning to smile with our eyes the last few months. Love your videos

[eileenloring]

Excellent and appreciated tips. Your photos are so beautiful; your husband is a great photographer. Thank you!

[hondamomma]

Thanks, Kay. You really inspired me to join in on the photos and not spoil the fun. Great tips that I will practice and share with others.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[cindycoleman]

Thank you for such great tips. Going to practice them before I am a guest at a wedding this weekend.