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What on earth do we do with our hands in photos?

What on earth do we do with our hands in photos?

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Bonnie RzM
Feb 23, 2024
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What on earth do we do with our hands in photos?
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Have you ever thought about what you were going to do with your hands in a picture. Your friend holds up the camera when all of a sudden you have no idea where to put your hands.  Are you overthinking it? Seriously, tho, it's like our brains forget how to look natural at the very moment we hear someone tell us to say "cheese." And trust me, you're not alone here. I get asked all the time on social media about how to pose and do what else with hands in a picture. Meanwhile, the go-to advice being handed out there is "just act natural.” Telling someone just get the desired result is not very helpful. In other words of Troy McClure from The Simpsons, “Get confident stupid.” Um, thanks.

How can we help ourselves? I'm going to let you in on my top three hand poses for standing tall in photos, because that's when the whole situation seems to get extra tricky.

I'll link all the outfits pictured and share a promo code from a skincare brand that I partnered with to bring you a special discount this week.

All righty now, I left the matter in your hands, wave good-bye to your fitful handwringing stance.

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