why does my forehead look so much larger in pictures, and what can i do to minimize it?
2007-02-02 06:59:32 · 16 answers · asked by Rianna713 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Position the camera waist high to take the picture and use a focal length of 85mm (35mm equivalent) or longer. Not knowing how the pictures you're not happy with were taken with makes it hard to ascertain the real problem.
If someone used a wide angle lens slightly above you, it would exaggerate the forehead, making it look disproportionately large.
2007-02-02 09:32:06 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the word of focus here is 'larger'. So obviously you look fine in real life. It's just in photographs you are worried about your appearance. Which, first of all, you shouldnt be.
But anyway, who's taking the photos? A professional? If not, there lies your problem. An ameture will get up close and snap away where as a professional will stand well back and zoom in elimating distorted or elongated features.
If your photo is being taken by a professional, shame on him/her for not setting you right. Anyway, dont directly face the camera. Turn your head slightly to the side and either tilt your head down or up while looking and smiling at the camera. Down is better because personally, I dont like nostril shots. When your head is tilted down, your forehead will be on an angle making it appear smaller. Giving yourself a fringe will also help but that will depend on your current hairstyle.
Lastly, be proud of yourself. You're beautiful the way you were created as is everyone else!
2007-02-04 00:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by Piano Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Side swept bangs is a good look. Not FULL on bangs. Usually you need to critique your before doing anything drastic (like bangs) and usually you know if you have a cow-lick (that part that makes your hair bump and never stay rite. So what I'd do is make an appt and ask how you can minimize the forehead and make it look good.. You know? But usually a half bang is generally a good answer!! Good luck!
2007-02-02 07:03:35 · answer #3 · answered by campisi05 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Style your hair so it covers it, at least partially. And go a little dramatic (A LITTLE, not ridiculous) with youe eye make-up, to draw attention to your eyes rather than your forehead.
2007-02-02 07:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a matte foundation to remove shine and bangs of any kind help.
2007-02-02 08:09:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bangs and try taking the picture farther away....
2007-02-02 08:36:02 · answer #6 · answered by odi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, bangs and have your photogrpher shoot slightly up on you. Not enough to make you a walking nostril, but just slightly,
2007-02-02 08:05:09 · answer #7 · answered by Fotomama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can,use a bronzer along the hairline,this will minimize it.
Here you go!
I found a link,I took cosmetology and this will explain how to do it.
Hope it helps
2007-02-02 07:02:59 · answer #8 · answered by gotchagood 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a good hairdresser could show you this, they would probably say to let your bangs grow out some. just find a good stylist that you can talk to.
2007-02-02 07:05:30 · answer #9 · answered by geezer 51 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you have a 5 head not a forehead.
2007-02-02 07:02:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋