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breast and chest photo tips

BREASTS or CHEST:
from the top of the shoulders to the bottom of the ribs

• pull any hair back off of your shoulders and chest and remove jewelry
• undress from the waist up
• for 45 degree angle view, move the arm that's farther from the camera back so that it's hidden behind your body

TECHNICAL TIPS

background
• use a light to medium solid color background
• remove other items from the scene so that it's just you and the solid background

shadows and lighting
• when possible, try to avoid harsh shadows by stepping forward from the background or lighting the background separately
• be sure that there is plenty of light while avoiding strong overhead lights or lighting only from one side, which contribute to shadows

camera position
• position the camera at the same height as the area being photographed so that the camera does not distort the image by being tilted up or down

body position
• maintain good posture; stand up straight
• for angled and side views, be sure to position your feet and entire body at a 45 or 90 degree angle, and not just twist your body

focus and framing
• clear, sharp focus will produce the best results
• try to fill as much of the picture with the designated area while still maintaining sharp focus. (this is usually no closer than 4 feet, depending on the camera)
• make sure that the entire body area is included in the picture and not cut off at the edge