FabSwingers.com forum: I can't smile.

By *aughty_builder87 OP Man
over a year ago

Keston

I'm have a strange thing where I physically can't smile when taking a photo. Tried all the online advice about taking photos but I can't seem to capture a smile on camera. Any one have any advice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tried moving your lips ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wear a gimp mask

On a serious note I hate my smile so I tend to not smile in pictures

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By *aughty_builder87 OP Man
over a year ago

Keston

"Tried moving your lips ?

yes it just looks so messed up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think of something funny. Or get someone to take a candid of you

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"Tried moving your lips ?

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By *nnocentimesMan
over a year ago

over there by that tree

"Tried moving your lips ?

yes it just looks so messed up"

Ah the grimace look, I feel you... tbf a genuine smile is hard to fake.

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By *lscmnmytngMan
over a year ago

J13 of the M5

Get a camera with a multi shot self timer mode and watch something funny on you tube while photographing yourself.

You should be able to pick a good one out of the multi framing.

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

Say cheese

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By *rsPricklePantsWoman
over a year ago

Room 237 at The Overlook Hotel, Suffolk

Sounds like Chandler in friends he had that problem

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By *aughty_builder87 OP Man
over a year ago

Keston

"Sounds like Chandler in friends he had that problem"

I've always been a bit chandler

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

It's because you're not relaxed in front of the camera. Take loads of pictures until it becomes ordinary to you, always make sure you have a couple of sips of water so your lips slide over your teeth and go for it.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Oh and stand at a slight angle, look down and then just as the photo is about to be taken look up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to be like that. Had really bad teeth. Got a bit depressed over it. Got chatting to a girl on hwre, she was gorgeous. She had a perfect smile. She asked what my teeth were like, as i never smiled. I then told her how embarrassed I was. She managed to help build the confidence for me to get them sorted. Nearly a year later, pretty decent theeth, but still struggle to smile as so many years of not smiling

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

Listen to your favourite comedian on the Internet while you are taking a photo.

Alternatively, video yourself for a while and then go through frame-by-frame to find a good frame to capture.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

You are married and in an open relationship. Your wife knows about this profile. Therefore couldn't she take a couple of smiling photos of you ?

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

Stand on your head, turn that frown upside down.

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By *abonWoman
over a year ago

L’boro/Ashby & Cheltenham

Don’t take a photo until you actually feel happy. Faking a smile looks crap for most of us. The only selfies or pics I take are when I want to capture what I’m actually feeling ie pretty, strong, hilarious bad hair day, hungover, sexy...enjoy capturing what you’re feeling with no expectation of what it’s going to look like. And if that moment of getting the camera out causes tension, just try to remember the physical sensation of what you were feeling and you may relax into it again. Good luck...your veri says you have a lovely smile, so whatever you may think it looks like, people like it

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By *exfordMan
over a year ago

discombobulated land

"I'm have a strange thing where I physically can't smile when taking a photo. Tried all the online advice about taking photos but I can't seem to capture a smile on camera. Any one have any advice "

Try frowning then turning your photo upside down... No one will notice!

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By *aughty_builder87 OP Man
over a year ago

Keston

"You are married and in an open relationship. Your wife knows about this profile. Therefore couldn't she take a couple of smiling photos of you ?"

She has tried but as soon as you put a camera near me dont know what goes wrong. My wedding day 3 years ago was then last time I took a decent photo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm have a strange thing where I physically can't smile when taking a photo. Tried all the online advice about taking photos but I can't seem to capture a smile on camera. Any one have any advice "

Brush your teeth a few times a day

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Natural photos are much better than posed ones. You'll be much more relaxed when you are not posing, which looks more attractive too.

Find a friend who will happily take dozens, potentially at different times, to get the best. Models have hundreds of pics taken, for 1 or 2 that may be used. For a profile, that's a similar endeavour, to promote something

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Goto snapy snaps they are great and it’s like £10 , I have all my visas and works permits done there , she does a little hair makeup , makes you look nice and will guarantee to make you smile for an extra £10

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"You are married and in an open relationship. Your wife knows about this profile. Therefore couldn't she take a couple of smiling photos of you ?

She has tried but as soon as you put a camera near me dont know what goes wrong. My wedding day 3 years ago was then last time I took a decent photo"

That’s quite common to go grumpy once married

if you asked here first we would have warned you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Video yourself and pause at the smile.

Or, if you have an iPhone, use the live pic function.

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By *winkleFairyCouple
over a year ago

A laugh is the most natural smile you can capture on camera for anyone who struggles to smile

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By *ankie303Woman
over a year ago

Weirdsville South Coast Dorset

"You are married and in an open relationship. Your wife knows about this profile. Therefore couldn't she take a couple of smiling photos of you ?

She has tried but as soon as you put a camera near me dont know what goes wrong. My wedding day 3 years ago was then last time I took a decent photo

That’s quite common to go grumpy once married

if you asked here first we would have warned you "

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

I am the same mate lol

I do smile when I talk to others tho

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always think I’m smiling but tend to look ‘less scowling’ when I’m having a picture taken. Had to have four attempts at a work pass photo and the bloke that was taking it asked if I could stop making it look like a mugshot! Lol

My sympathies

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