Most celebrities have their token photo pose, which they undoubtedly adopted in an attempt to combat those 10 pounds the camera adds, but how did they come up with the actual stance? The Sun has put together a list of ways to Look sexy in snaps like celebs that offers a little behind the scenes advice for looking good in front of the camera. Highlights include:
- The Over The Shoulder - Stars like Rihanna and Jenna Jameson (seen here) love the over-the-shoulder look because it's a statement pose and flaunts your back, bum and shoulders. It draws attention to detail of your gown if it's backless or really ornate.
- Cheerleader kick - Used by celebrities of all body types, a pointed and turned out toe pose adds an extra few inches to your leg, elongating its appearance.
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- Hands on Hips - This is Paris Hilton's token move. It's flattering because it makes your arm appear trimly toned and with the elbow pulled back it helps give you a bit of shape by drawing attention to your waist. Curvier celebs adopt the same pose but with their elbow straight out leaning their upper body away from the arm to give as much space between the two as possible.
- Shoulders back, stand tall - Eva Mendes is a fan of this less "posed" stance, which comes off as more natural than other poses. It draws attention to your décolletage and shoulders.
- Crossed ankles - Nicole Richie uses this one often to elongate her legs.
If you happen to be behind the camera, you can play with light and angles to make your subjects look thinner.

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1I liked this post! I had fun mimicking the poses like at grade-school sleepovers! No, REALLY!
2I make sure my arms aren't touching my body because it makes the upper arm look pudgy. Other than that I can't remember to do much else except smile.
3yeah i never let my arms touch my body in photos
4i always do the hand on hip pose.... but NOT at ALL like Paris Hilton. *shudder*
5ok the hands on hip thing. way too many paris posers....
6i love the "head looking over shoulders" pose. i find it always works well
7I do the cheerleading pose
8i find the over the shoulder one kinda funny!I don't have a pose. maybe i should pick one to make my legs look longer. feels silly though.
9I do the cheerleading pose with spirit fingers as an added touch.
10I love the over the shoulder pose. It's so sexy and cute at the same time. This was a good post
11The head looking over shoulder pose is a great one!
12Head over shoulders is a good one if you have a good back and behind........i hate taking pics though!
13PUt one foot in front of the other for best image standing
14Head over the shoulders!
15The Over The Shoulder - I love Jenna Jameson
16Work it!
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17I've also heard make sure you keep your head up so that your chin doesn't appear to have a double.
18I read once in Allure, to wear blue when taking photos....blue is the magical color that makes everybody look great!!!
19All good to know! Thanks...
20how do i look ya'll?
21awesome post i personnally prefer over the shoulder
22love the over the shoulder w/crossed legs & one hand on my hip =P
23Look!!! She's also flaunting her cell phone jewelry... geek chic
I can do that cell
phone jewlery over the shoulder pose... love it!
24Jenna used to be SO HOT! She needs to eat a sandwich...
25I'll have my hubby take some pics of me in these, we'll see if they work!
26I always hate taking pictures cause some come out great and some wow hahaha. fun tips
27ikk.... i hope this post helps cuz i dont thnk i take good pics.
28A couple of things to keep in mind...
When the camera is at eye level or lower, keep your chin down and head at an angle.
When the camera is above eye level, keep your chin up and head at and angle.
Smile with your eyes before your mouth. A fake smile is always revealed when the eyes do not follow. Remember, the eyes are the key to personality in photographs.
29I would look to be a model
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