By Imogen Lamport

As you're aware, I'm not a "what I wore today" blogger, but sometimes I post a photo or two of me.  I have to take my own photos as I don't have anyone else to do so.  So my camera is on a tripod at about my head height (no lower than shoulder height) and I set the timer, run to position and strike a pose.

Today I'm going to share with you some tips from both my experiences with professional photographers (who put you into a pose) and my own DIY efforts.

Create gaps or hold tight to look narrower in photos

1. Gaps are Key in how wide you appear.If you stand front on to the camera, arms by your side, legs together you tend to look widest.  If you want to appear narrower from the front create some gaps... More...