Don’t Say Cheese! How to Smile for Photos

SLR Lounge Staff
SLR Lounge
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5 min readFeb 29, 2024

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We’ve all heard the classic advice before snapping a photo: “Say cheese!” But while this age-old tip might bring on a quick grin, it often leads to a smile that feels forced or looks unnatural. Now, if that’s the look you are going for in your photograph, then by all means, keep using it. But, if you are trying to coax a natural looking smile out of your client, read the following guide on how to smile for photos…

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SLR Lounge Staff
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