Facial expressions are just as important as words when it comes to communicating with the camera during a photoshoot.
They are a crucial form of conveying emotions to others and expressing a response.
As a result, facial expressions are a valuable source of information for social interaction.
Learn How to Smile more naturally:
Learning to smile would seem ridiculous—surely anyone can do it?
Smiling is, in fact, a genuine skill that professional models must master.
Smiles are probably the most underrated facial expressions, much more complicated than most people realize. There are dozens of smiles, each differing in appearance and in the message expressed.
So Position yourself in front of a mirror and practice the following tricks to improve your smile.
- Relax your face and jaw muscles
- Think about something that makes you happy
- Think yourself a ridiculously cheesy jokes
- Take a few deep breaths and think of your happy memories
- Learn to smize (using your eyes)
Facial Expressions Exercise:
A model must understand how to use their face. Try this exercise to become more at ease with using your face to convey various emotions or lack of.
For at least 20 – 30 minutes, stand in front of a mirror and express your feelings solely through your expression.
- Convey Emotions or Ideas
- In general, I’m happy/content.
- Having fun, smiling, and being playful
- Scared, stuck, or misplaced
- Sadness or heartbreak
- The face of a serious model
- Feeling empty, lonely, or bored?
- Daydreaming or fantasizing (happy)
- Daydreaming or fantasizing (sad)
- Planning and flirting
Focus on various choices for each emotion for each part of your face, such as your eyes, mouth, and angles you can turn your face to highlight the emotion more strongly.
