Tyra's Tips to Get a Perfect Picture Every Time!
Now every picture day can be a “Fabulous Photo Friday” if you keep these tips in mind when taking a picture!
1. When taking group shots, have the whole group yell, "Hey!!!" It makes the photo look like everyone is having the time of their lives.
2. To appear slimmer in a photo, turn sideways to camera.
3. When smiling for a photo, part your teeth when you smile. This will make you look more natural and relaxed.
4. When you're the photographer, make sure your back is to the sunlight or strongest light source. This means the subject should be facing the light.
5. Keep your arms out so they look slimmer.
6. Never wear frosts or garish colors, they create a caught-in-the-headlights look. Using little or no makeup isn’t wise either, unless of course it’s a beach setup or for a very casual snapshot.
7. Stretch your chin out about an inch and bring it down a little to strengthen jaw line. Cleans up a double chin.
8. Choose solid colors, not patterns, which grab too much attention. Also drop shoulder pads—they’ll make you look enormous in a simple head-and-shoulder shot.
9. For black-and-white shots, dress in black-and-white clothing. You can take a great photo of someone in a pitch-black room if you have a flash on the camera.









Comments
An idea was conceived as I realized one day, “ I have a good man", one who is deserving of me and more”.
Deserving of what you may ask? More than the daily acknowledgement of their performances and/or full contribution to family and home. I believe, good men need to be supported and fueled through encouragement as an incentive to continue the 110% performance.
While it is great that women are acknowledged for their jobs as wives, mothers, housework, education, fundraising, budgeting, organizing, prioritizing, and most of all keeping it together, and we have come a long way.
Men, like women, although rarely do they seek or express neediness of attention, can benefit from positive reinforces as we women do.
Therefore, to keep good men, and further encouragement to a new generation of men, for those who contribute 110% in any entity - shall be given an opportunity to treat their selves with something they have always wanted to do but couldn’t or wouldn’t, due to daily responsibilities and priorities.
Tyra, you have been a great inspiration to many. I am sure that you and your staff can come up with a fitting idea to "deserving men".
Keep up the good work!!!
Posted by: Wendy | October 15, 2007 5:08 PM
I love you TYRA .I LOVE you soooo much that I want to be just like you when I grow-up.I want to be a swim suit model and a run-way model ,take beautiful pictures just like you!!!!
Posted by: arlene | October 15, 2007 4:26 PM
Hey Tyra everyone says I look like u! And someones always telling me I could b a good model. I hope that one day I will accomplish my goal to b a model just like u....love Koty Ashilan Wallace!
Posted by: ashilan | October 1, 2007 11:18 AM
Kay, I wouldn't be friends with anyone who laughs at my dreams. Just make sure you protect yourself - there are bad people everywhere.
Posted by: Helen | September 19, 2007 5:07 PM
Ms.Tyra I love your show How you are so open with the public.They need more people like you on T.V. someone who is real.
P.S. Iam sixteen and trying to become a star I would love to appear on your show for that chance.
Posted by: Lateisha | September 19, 2007 3:28 PM
Ms.Tyra I love your show how you are so open with the public.They need more people like you on T.V. someone who is real.
Posted by: Lateisha | September 19, 2007 3:24 PM
hey Tyra i really really want to be on ur show..i love u so much. I adore u. Plus i want to be on ur next ANTM. Please Tyra write to me. I am from Somalia. My whole family is back home. Its just me myself and I. Going to school loving life and looking up to you beautiful lady.
Posted by: Fatima | September 5, 2007 2:49 PM
Hey Tyra, i need tips on having a perfect pic. Picture day is tomarrow and i need some advice on something that will make my pic unbelievable. i have curly hair that is nice in the morning but gets frizzy around mid day and i straighten my hair but that is a litte boring. my hair is layered and doesn't fit in a braid. that will also make me look like a man. but then make up. i don't want to wear make up that will over power my face. i am mexican and a darker toned, with fair skin. still i want to look glamorous. Thank you, Danielle(Shiloh)
Posted by: Danielle | August 29, 2007 9:27 AM
Tyra I realyy love you!!! You are the best I am your best fan!!! I love you !!! I have a problem I have a bigold brith mark or mole and at school noone know me but the hate me beacuse of it!! I am going to 6th grade so this is a big deal for me!!! help!Please E-mail me tyra!!
love , Nataly
Posted by: Nataly | August 28, 2007 4:15 PM
tyra
you are soo beautiful and stunning love everything about you
please email me
Posted by: afia | August 27, 2007 10:58 AM
Hey Tyra,
Omg I hope u read this you are my biggest idol! I love everything you do! Thanks for the tips. (I'll keep them in mind for my school picture) Thanks and I hope you read this!!
Posted by: Tara | August 1, 2007 11:10 PM
this helped me get the perfect school picture even though it was probably not for that thanks tyra you are the best!
Posted by: Rachel | August 1, 2007 6:58 PM
Everyday face shots are fine, but I would love to know how to take on couture shots that take a lot more creativity and makeup. If normal people wanted to try couture, what tips would you recommend to take good shots that don't make women look like drag queens?
Posted by: Aimee | August 1, 2007 3:29 PM
Everyday face shots are fine, but I would love to know how to take on couture shots that take a lot more creativity and makeup. If normal people wanted to try couture, what tips would you recommend to take good shots that don't make women look like drag queens?
Posted by: Aimee | August 1, 2007 3:26 PM
Posted by: Maggie | June 27, 2007 8:31 PM
tyra thank god you have these tips on taking a good photo because when i take pictures one eye is bigger then the other and it ruins everythinggg how do i get ride of that because my father has un even eyes also or is it just one of those things where i just have to live with o well hope to see you up comming episode tyra fan
Posted by: sherry | June 21, 2007 7:10 PM
Hi Tyra! I'm from the Philippines. I always watch your show on a cable channel. I always feel good after watching it. You really are something more than meets the eye. I love taking pictures and striking a pose myself. I've read many tips about having a perfect shot but your tips are the most useful for me: simple, precise, direct and not too complicated. Hope you'd find time to visit our tropical country. God bless! :)
Posted by: Suzane | June 21, 2007 7:03 PM
Dear Tyra,
I love being in pictures.Your tips really helped. Can you tell me where I can talk to you in private? Thanks.
From, Kara
Posted by: Kay | June 21, 2007 1:51 PM
Hey Tyra! Thanks for the great info about how to take better pictures! This helps a ton! I listen to all your advice you give on 'Top Model' as well. I'm hoping when I'm 16, I can try out for 'Top Model' and say I learned from you! Your my role model! Thanks!:)
Posted by: Samantha | June 21, 2007 6:43 AM
hey tyra,
my friends n i simply love taking pictures whenever we hang out together.and there are times when you look at the photo and see that u don't look as nice as you want yourself to be.maybe you could tell us a few poses that we could put into practice when taking pictures even when going out with friends :)
Posted by: ainul | June 19, 2007 8:34 AM
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Posted by: swmepcuaro | June 18, 2007 4:13 AM
HEY TYRA! I love your show.. =]
Well anyways..I think the next time i take pictures I'm going to have to put these tips in action! Yup. Haha. I love you and your advice! Keep up the good work.
-Mariah aka MYA!
Posted by: Mariah | June 14, 2007 10:07 PM
Hi Tyra.
Thanx for the advises that you have have been giving not to me only but to all other fans of your show.
I like your show & keep up the good work.
luv. Nonhlanhla.
(Meaning Lucky Form South Africa)
Posted by: Nonhlanhla | June 12, 2007 3:47 AM
Ha this should be very helpful. i always look terrible in pictures. It might help if i wore makeup though. I dont actualy own any make up and I dont have the kind of money to go out and buy it. i almost did once, but then i was like aw screw i dont want to spen 10$ on some foundation, is there anything that would help to get a better pictur without any makeup?
Posted by: Laura | June 9, 2007 11:44 PM
Tyra,
Everytime I take a picture my fore head looks huge:-(
What can I do about that Tyra?
Posted by: Kiayanna | June 9, 2007 5:51 PM
Tyra,
I also have to say when I told my friend that I wanted to become a model they laughed at me. So I WILL become a model you just wait and see.
Posted by: Kay | June 8, 2007 10:47 AM
Tyra,
You are such a great role model for me. I love your show and the Top Model Show. I hope to become a top model when I get older. Thanks for the beauty tips.
Posted by: Kay | June 8, 2007 10:34 AM
Hey Tyra,
Thanks for all the tips. Do you have any tips on how to make sure that your eyes are open when you take pictures? 99.9 percent of the time when I take pictures, my eyes are either completely shut or they look like I've been drinking (and I don't even drink :-(. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
God Bless~
Posted by: Nik~ | June 3, 2007 6:38 PM
Hey Tyra i luv ur shows !! Ur sooo pretty but i was wondering what can i do because everytime i take a picture my eyes come out red is it because i have honey color eyes and they always come out red or wat ????
Posted by: Erandi | June 1, 2007 9:54 PM
:] Thanks so much for these tips. My friends and I are "picture whores" and are always taking picture. So having great tips is a plus. THANKS!
Posted by: Monah | June 1, 2007 12:59 PM
Hey tyra well thanks for the tip and i also love all of your shows they r really great!
Posted by: denisse | May 31, 2007 11:09 PM
OMG, Tyra, you da bomb girl! I just LOVE your ghetto-liscious hairstyles. Your only real competition is Sanjaya! I watch ANTM religiously with my roommates; its our biggest night of the week. I hope my girlfriend doesn't find out...what would she think???
Posted by: G-Llama-Liscious | May 15, 2007 6:55 AM
hi tyra, i'm really glad that im now typing my first ever message for you (hope you'll read this..:p). I really like your personality because you cheer me up evertime I watch tyra and ANTM. As what I see in the television I see you as a very inspiring and empowering woman and keep it that way. I really wanna see you in person and hope you could come here in the Philippines.
Your no.1 fan in the Philippines----> Ivan
Posted by: ivan | May 9, 2007 2:05 AM
Heyy tyra...
im Melissa, im from australia, and im 16, i really want to be a photograph. I love takeing pictures, anyways if you do read this could you plz! sayy on your show, heyy too Melissa. i'd love that.
Well cyaa babe.
I love the tyra banks SHOW!
Posted by: Melissa | May 9, 2007 1:47 AM
thanks tyra!
you are my idol. being a male in this world and having no pics. where i actually like my smile and look good in is such a drag! you are my star...thank you for everythign and being my inspiration.
p.s those shoes were awsome on the last show
-jerry
Posted by: jerry | May 5, 2007 4:29 PM
hey tyra..well i love ur fashion it is great..first up i need make-up tips well i do good make-up i just wnt it mre alive and glamorous..coz me and my friends always take picis hehe..=] so i just wnt to look better for a everyday face soo plzz give me some tips..love ya xxxxxxx
Posted by: shauna | April 22, 2007 7:43 PM
tyra every time i take a picture of my self i look like crap i cant help it but every picture you take you look like a princess any ways yeah i think the camera hates me but the camera love you!any ways gots to go!
love,
victoria m.
Posted by: victoria | April 22, 2007 12:29 PM
Hey Tyra,
Thanks for the tips. I'm one of those people that hate to take pictures. They never come out right. I always end up looking crazy. I either smile too hard so no one can see my eyes or I just look bigger then I’m really am. I going to use you tips so maybe next time I come out looking like me instead of what the hell lol. Thanks. And another thing I love your show. Keep up the good work. You’re a big inspiration to me. :-)
Posted by: Janea | April 20, 2007 10:16 AM
Thanks for the tips. I'm one of those people that hate to take pictures. They never come out right. I always end up looking crazy. I either smile too hard so no one can see my eyes or I just look bigger then I’m really am. I going to use you tips so maybe next time I come out looking like me instead of what the hell lol. Thanks. And another thing I love your show. Keep up the good work. You’re a big inspiration to me. :-)
Posted by: Janea | April 20, 2007 10:12 AM
hey tyra i need some advice.everytime i take a picture and i smile my eyes look tiny and i get this dark shade under my eyes that make me look like if i had dark circles. I need help because there are lots of dances and me and my friends always take pictures and i can't look like that plus i need a good picture for my myspace!!! thanks tyra
Posted by: yesenia | April 19, 2007 6:38 PM
Posted by: Miranda | April 7, 2007 7:13 PM
hey tyra! thnx for the tips. we just had our sadies dance and my pics turned out great cuz of ur tips. just wanted to say thnx and i love both ur shows lol. ur and amazing role model and ur gorgeous, i really look up to you.
love Breanna!
Posted by: breanna | March 26, 2007 10:43 AM
tyra you are so glomorous! i watch america's next top model every night and i think u are the best model in the world!
Posted by: marian | March 24, 2007 1:09 PM
Hey Tyra! Thanks for all the advice... I really admire you.
Luv ya lots
Ciao! xxx
Posted by: Tatyana | March 6, 2007 7:47 AM
Hi Tyra!!
I love your show first of all. I think your a great role model:0)You are a nice and giving person. Also, you are very pretty and i love your eyes. Do you know how i can cover up my bangs under my eyes because i dont like the way they look.
Posted by: Leticia | December 20, 2006 11:03 AM
Hey Tyra! I do modeling myself and just recently had photoshoots...my photographer told me the same thing with the chin and neck and i totally agree! I'm just wondering what a good way to make your neck appear more slim would be! thanks
Posted by: Alexis | December 1, 2006 12:21 PM
hey tyra
I always have horrible pictures specially indoors. My face looks very thin. i look like a witch in the photos. I am usually scared when taking photos so I can't smile naturally.
Could you help me please?
thanx tyra! love you !!
Posted by: monalisa | November 29, 2006 2:50 AM
Hey Tyra.
yea i juss wondering how to look more pretty because i want to look good for the boys because all boys think im ugly well bye Tyra
Jaylene
Posted by: jaylene | November 5, 2006 3:20 PM
Can you give me tips on how to smile and looked relaxed when taking a picture. I find that my smile always looks forced.
Posted by: Anna | October 30, 2006 12:20 PM
what if i have wide forehead and bangs isn't good with my face? how do i deal with the pictures?
Posted by: glenisse | October 29, 2006 5:36 PM
HI Tyra,
I wanted to tell you that I love how you pose. One day I wish I can become a great model like you. Well thank you for giving tips to the fan on how to pose when takeing a picture.I will always keep in mind the tips on pose when I take a Picture.Take care Tyra!
Love Araceli
Posted by: | October 25, 2006 7:30 PM
!Hey Tyra!
Thanke for the great info about how to take a good picture. It has relly made me feel more confortible in my pictures at my friends partys and thanks agaig for the advise.
-Jessica N.
Posted by: Jessica | October 24, 2006 1:22 PM
thanks for all the tips tyra. number one is a must. ;)
Posted by: adz | October 24, 2006 2:39 AM
Well I feel no matter what picture I take it will never be pretty to me because I feel that I have not one ugly side on my face but 2 and it's very difficult for me take a picture because knowing that makes me feel really insecure. So what should I do about this Tyra?
Posted by: Akira | October 18, 2006 8:40 AM
Hey Tyra.. I like you so much, you`re my idole. I really like your advices. I look slimer on my pictures now ahah :)
Posted by: Kevin | October 13, 2006 10:09 AM
hey tyra,
i need advice on how to make my face look thiner. I have huge cheeks even though i'm very thin. But other than that your tips have been the best. I love taking pictures and thanks to you im always th one that stands out the most.
Posted by: priscilla | October 13, 2006 9:05 AM
Hey Tyra! I think you're the best... I love the advice you are giving us in order to take good pictures. It really works very well... Thanks alot...Plz do Keep on giving us your advice, it means a lot.
Posted by: Noozah | October 12, 2006 6:48 PM
Hey Tyra your tips where are so hot i looked better than i ever had before in a photo and its all because of you,and can you please tell me if you no ow to make your lips look bigger in a photo i have the biggest probem there because there small. Oh an by the way i love you so much and your shows are so hot
Posted by: Christina | October 4, 2006 12:11 AM
OmGosh I love you tyra you are so insprirational..and I love these tips and I will make sure to use them in my homecoming photo ♥
Posted by: Brittany | October 3, 2006 4:01 PM
Heyy tyra!
your tips definatly work,before taking pictures was not the best thing for me,but thankfully you tips make me more confidant about myself and i dont know where i would be without you ;). im a australian chick , and we all love ya here! come visit us some time, you wont be disapointed ;) !
love ya,and your show! xoxo
Posted by: Jasmine | October 3, 2006 5:51 AM
OMG!! This stuff is hilarious!! I'm doing #1 all the time from now on!!!
This is awesome!!
Posted by: Cece | October 2, 2006 8:36 PM
Thanks Tyra because I really have a problem when it comes to pictures. I will use your tips and hopefully it will work
Thanx!!!
Posted by: Jade | October 2, 2006 7:26 AM
thanx tyra for the tips on taking pictures i really lik,e because it now makes me look leaner and git rid of my kinda double chin lol luv always Samantha
Posted by: Samantha | September 29, 2006 2:42 PM
hey tyra love u ! thank for the tips and i lov yor show .
Posted by: Jainisha | September 28, 2006 1:57 PM
hey tyra, thanks for the tips on getting good pictures of yourself. some pictures of me turn out good and some just plain bad but next time i get my picture taken i will see if these tips work. luv your show!!
Posted by: christina | September 26, 2006 9:27 PM
Hey Tyra! Thanks for the tips i'm at high school and doing photography for one of my subjects. Taking photos of my friends and making them feel good about themselves I'll tell ya nothing better to see a smile on their face. Photos of people I personally think it's better than places, than objects. You can truly see a personality in a photo and that's what I love about it. once again thanks for the tips girl!
Posted by: janaye | September 15, 2006 12:19 PM
hey tyra! it seems like i can never take pictures no matter i do. its not wat i do,its how it looks like in da camere.no seriously! i can take good pictures when a camera doesnt take any pictures but when it does,i would be doing the same pose and it would turn out bad! u have no idea! because of that i stoped taking pictures! i even tried ur tips,doing work. do u know what else i can do?? please help a sistah out! lol! tlk to ya lata.
Posted by: Lily | September 10, 2006 2:35 PM
Hey Tyra! my high school photo day is coming up next friday, and your tips have really help! Congratulations on everything you've acomplished!
-Thank you Tori
Posted by: Tori | September 8, 2006 12:47 AM
heyyy Tyra im having my pictures done today at school and im just reading over your tips on how to get a great picture wish me luck! Thanx Tyraaa
Posted by: nicolette | September 7, 2006 3:43 PM
Thanks Tyra.
Posted by: Jackie | September 6, 2006 3:21 AM
Hey Tyra, HAve a question.Can you tell me how to make your lips appeal smaller? I have a problem with my lips.i hate them. Please help.
Posted by: meme | September 6, 2006 12:37 AM
Turning sideways helps- also make sure to shift your weight to your back foot to look slimmer!
Posted by: Yolanda | August 17, 2006 10:26 PM
I love Tyra Banks! You are so beautiful and funny! Love the show!
Posted by: Latoya | August 17, 2006 8:00 PM