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Try these tricks: Turn slightly sideways to the cameraits more flattering than straight-on Hold your bag in front of you (not on your shoulder) in posed pics Blot your face before photos if its hotshine shows up fast Skip the sunglasses in group shots (unless its candid!) Most of all, take a breath, smile, and be in the momentif you are feeling tense, laugh a little for the natural shot

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