Instructions for Taking Accurate Before & After Photos

TAKE PHOTOS TO MEASURE PROGRESS FOR WEIGHT LOSS...MUSCLE BUILDING...OR PROPER POSTURE.

* Follow these directions to assure a good documentation of all body areas.
* It’s important to maintain the same conditions each time you take the photos.
* Take follow-up photos about every 4 to 8 weeks for comparison and to monitor changes.

RECOMMENDED ATTIRE

* Ideal attire for men…Shorts or briefs only.
* Ideal attire for women…2-piece bathing suit or similar outfit.
* Do not wear shoes or socks.
* Any clothing worn should be form fitting against the skin.
* Clothing should not be too tight or compress the natural body contours.
* Make sure that clothing is evenly aligned (ex. waist bands, straps, shorts length, etc.)
* Keep long hair tied back (so that it doesn’t cover your back).
* Plan to wear the same type of clothing for future photographs.

LOCATION & ENVIRONMENT

* Choose an area with good lighting.
* A plain or bare background is best…Eliminate any clutter from the area.
* Stand on an even surface…A hard floor or thin carpet is preferable.
* Don’t eat or drink too much right before taking the photos.

POSING

* Take 8 full length body photos…(from head to toes).
* Use 2 different poses…from 4 different angles.
* Include any additional photos that you need…(close-ups, flexing poses, etc.)

* Stand up straight (but not overly rigid).
* Stand with feet 8 to 12 inches apart (even with each other).
* Look straight ahead.

* 1st Pose…Keep arms relaxed at your sides.
* 2nd Pose…Place hands on top of your head with arms up (elbows pointed outwards).

1... Front View
2... Back View
3... Right Side View
4... Left Side View
5... Front View…(With Arms Up)
6... Back View…(With Arms Up)
7... Right Side View…(With Arms Up)
8... Left Side View…(With Arms Up)

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