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Smiling is a universal language, it’s good for your health, and it makes you and those around you happy. So go ahead and make the most of your grin by smiling as much as possible. This article offers lots of good advice for improving your photograph smile, and also includes tips for bringing out your natural smile more often. You’re guaranteed to crack a smile while reading it!
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Hang out with happy people. It’s really hard not to smile when the people around you are doing it. You’ve surely heard people say that “smiling is contagious,” and research indicates that this is true![16]Thanks
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Work on smiling naturally even when you’re talking over the phone. Listeners can usually tell from a person's voice whether they are smiling even without seeing their face. This may even be true when writing emails or other messages![17]Thanks
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- ↑ Adam Kealing. Professional Photographer. Expert Interview. 7 April 2020.
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- ↑ Adam Kealing. Professional Photographer. Expert Interview. 7 April 2020.
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To smile naturally, use your eyes in addition to your mouth, since a genuine smile engages all the muscles in your face. Practice your smile in front of the mirror, looking out for small crinkles around your eyes. Instead of saying “cheese”, say a word that ends in an “ah” sound, which will make you open your mouth slightly while raising your cheekbones. To get in the mood to smile, try thinking about a funny joke, a fond memory, or a loved one. To learn how to become more comfortable with your smile, keep reading!
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