Do you want to enhance the beauty of your portraits? Here are nine of the most common explanations for why people appear unattractive in photography. And, of course, suggestions for fixing it. 

1. Low shooting angle 

In general, the lens needs to be above eye level for a person to look beautiful in a picture. Here is a good illustration: 

If it's a selfie, hold the camera a bit higher, ask the photographer to lift it, ask a buddy who is taller to snap the photo, or slightly crouch down. Additionally, slightly (but not too significantly) lower your chin; nobody wants to see what's in your nose. 

2. Incorrect focal length 

Depending on the focal length of the lens, faces seem different (18mm, 35mm, 200mm, etc.).

An excellent focal length range for photos that look natural is between 35mm and 85mm. However, each person has a unique face. As a result, occasionally people think they look fantastic in the mirror but frightening in pictures.

Ask a friend to bring a zoom camera and snap a few images with you, filling the frame with a face each time, to determine your ideal focal length. Then you review them and decide which you like best.

Try a focal length between medium and long. Ask the photographer to either step back and zoom in or zoom in and out to achieve the perfect shot.

3. No grin in the eyes 

Remember that the eyes are equally as essential as the mouth when it comes to smiling for the camera. Try lowering the upper eyelid a little while squinting your lower lid to "smile with your eyes."

Use a mirror to hone your skills. Check out your attractiveness! 

4. Incorrect body alignment 

It can appear a little angular if the head and shoulders are photographed with their backs to the camera. Turn one shoulder slightly in the direction of the lens. Your shoulders should be angled toward the camera at around a 30-degree angle. Here is an illustration of a portrait taken by professional photographer Dr Anthony Romeo:

You'll look slimmer if you adopt this stance. Lift, toss back, then drop your shoulders as well. This will make the upper torso look better and somewhat lengthen the neck. We don't want our shoulders slumped, do we? 

5. Your smile appears odd since you kept it on for too long

You are aware that it is challenging to make a sustained effort to grin. Generally speaking, the longer the smile is stretched, the more artificial it appears. This is especially true when taking photographs of groups of people. Before snapping a picture, ask the photographer to count down from three to two. You'll then have to fake a smile and a brief stance on yourself.

6. You were either unprepared for or unaware that you were being photographed 

Give the photographer your entire attention when you are being photographed to avoid having an absurdly open mouth or bizarre eyes in the picture. Keep your focus on the camera at all times. If you are being spoken to right now, be silent. Do not blink, please. Keep your attention sharp because there are only a few seconds left. 

7. You made faces 

You seem foolish if you stick out your tongue, face, cheeks, and other facial features. If you don't want to take a fun portrait and hide it away, resist the impulse to make faces at the camera.

Request that the photographer captures a few pictures of you in both serious and casual poses. Which one do you prefer? Compare.

8. You only fired one shot without checking it

If you believe that you messed up the previous shot by blinking, yawning, etc., feel free to request another one. If you don't like the picture they took of you, ask them to see how you looked in it and let them take another one. Show enthusiasm toward constructing a lovely image. 

9. You simply "don't like" 

Some people dislike having their pictures taken. However, if you can't avoid it, it's worthwhile to make an effort to look your best. Many people dislike taking photos because they believe they always look bad or because they have low self-esteem. As in other aspects of life, if you put out no effort, you probably won't be impressed with the outcome. 

As in other aspects of life, if you put out no effort, you probably won't be impressed with the outcome. These suggestions can help you take better images. 

10. Bonus Tip: Your personal style is attractive

Don't be afraid to get your picture taken because we are all amazing, unique, and diverse. Show your face, add some optimism, and use what you know. That's a huge mistake if you think you are ugly!