How not to look awful on photos

[Mumwithbaggage]

I always look absolutely dreadful on photos and as my lovely son is getting married in July I want to work on a bit. I'm aware I'm overweight - working on it - but I always look sad/grumpy. Looking back I looked pretty good on photos. In sunglasses with my head resting on my hand I'm fine but otherwise I spoil the picture.

Where can I go to for advice? Not about my looks (I'm not that bad) mainly about the way I photograph. May have picked up vibes from my late mum - she always hated having her photo taken as she got older.

I do have (always have had) dark rings round my eyes.

More make up?? (don't wear much and am pale) Practise posing in front of the mirror?

All advice very very welcome!

There's a woman on Tiktok who does amazing tips, her name is Christine. You'll find her if you search for "lookgoodinphotos". I think it helps that she's pretty normal looking and on the larger side so not a model, and she really shows some great tips for lots of problems, from double chins to taking pics with a friend when one is taller than the other.

@LadyChilli thank you I'll have a good look! I'm tall so always feel especially lumpen with short friends.

No one could look as bad as me in my passport photo!!!!

I was not prepared. Last minute decision. I had been rushing around getting sweaty. I went to a photo shop place (whatever they are called) and nearly cried.

If you can imagine a frumpy victorian cook, face all sweaty from the oven. That was me! Mrs Patmore (Downton Abbey) is a stunner compared to me!!!!

I used to look quite glamourous in my passport photos but of course I was younger then!!!!!