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How to Take Bodybuilding Pictures
To assess the progress during a diet or a weight training program, taking bodybuilding pictures can be very valuable and handy. Knowing the difference between overweight and normal by comparing the Body Mass Index (BMI) with the waist measurement is one of the basics in taking bodybuilding pictures. Below are a few techniques in taking bodybuilding pictures that will definitely have your photographs appear those of a pro:
The Right Preparation
- Muscles are everything in bodybuilding pictures. This is why body hair must be removed by shaving or trimming right prior to taking a bodybuilding picture.
- The subject must not eat right before a bodybuilding picture is taken. Food can make the stomach look protruding or swollen.
- Prior to taking the bodybuilding picture, a short workout should persuade blood circulation and increase muscle volume.
- To highlight and stress the curves and sinews of the muscles in the arms, torso, and legs, a thin application of baby oil or cooking oil should be done prior to taking the bodybuilding picture.
The Right Pose
The purpose of bodybuilding pictures is to show you at your best and in your best pose. So suck in your stomach by gulping deeply. For a trimmer look, keep your spinal column straight or slightly arched backwards. Tense your arms, chest, stomachs, and legs to display those muscles you’ve worked so hard to increase. And do all these at the same time, smiling the whole time so your natural bodybuilding pictures will look even elegant.
The Equipment
Bodybuilding pictures are not very specific on the cameras you use. But if you’re the type, who likes to do a lot of editing works, then a digital camera would be the appropriate equipment. The wonder of digital cameras is that you can directly upload your bodybuilding picture into your computer and use photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop to edit out that ugly mole on your left cheek, or to lessen the sheen on your muscles produced by too much use of baby oil.
The Lighting
- For better advantage, Blurry bodybuilding pictures can be evaded by placing the camera on a tripod or a steady surface.
- Contrasts in bodybuilding pictures are realized by the proper positioning of lighting and shadow composition. Lights from the top will produce shadows on the bottom parts of the muscle while lights coming from the bottom will emphasize your lower abs and make your chest muscles appear slimmer.
- Never ever use flash in taking bodybuilding pictures as this will ruin the whole lighting contrasts.
And there you go the four basic things to keep in mind in taking the perfect bodybuilding pictures. So what are you waiting for? Start clicking!
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