Lights… camera… action - It’s selfie-fabulous time!

7 tips for being camera ready.

Setting out on adventures and living your best life creates picture taking moments… including selfies or group photos.

Too often you may shy away from “capturing the moment” because you don’t like how you look in pictures.

As a 50+ Fabulous Woman, we don’t want you to miss out on those opportunities to immortalize your folly.

Here are some tips for being camera ready when the moment strikes:

➔ Study your images. Before you make any changes, review pictures of yourself - the good, the bad and the “what was I thinking?!?!?”. This gives you an opportunity to learn what you like, and what’s flattering - a specific color shirt… a hair-do… do you have a best side?

It also gives you a chance to understand what you don’t like - the lighting that makes you look pale or washed out… the candid shots versus the staged.

Armed with this information, you can control some aspects of your photo shoot to capture the moments.

It also gives you a chance to understand what you don’t like - the lighting that makes you look pale or washed out… the candid shots versus the staged.

Armed with this information, you can control some aspects of your photo shoot to capture the moments.

➔ Apply what you learn. Now that you have the details for what makes a great or not-so-great picture… just do it!

◆ Hair and make-up: Style your hair for what’s the most flattering for you. Whether it’s an up-do… curly… straight… or naturally shaggy - if you look good, you’ll feel good. When you feel good - you’ll always take good pictures.

Having a fully made-up face isn’t necessary to take good pictures. You always look your best when you go with your normal and natural look.

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◆ Lighting: It’s best to stay away from halogen lighting as it will make you look washed out. For your best look, use natural lighting as often as possible. Be sure the sun is behind the camera and not behind you.

◆ Clothing: Wear something that highlights your best features. Be sure to pick colors that compliment your eyes, hair and skin tone. When you feel comfortable it will come through in your smile.

◆ Positioning: Great pictures can be staged or free-flowing. If standing in a group putting a forced smile on your face makes you nervous - don’t do it. Make a pact with your friends to take spontaneous photos that capture you in the moment.