In this headshot, Jade smiled naturally. Her jawline is not as defined.
In this headshot, Jade did the out-and-down trick, defining her jawline.
Want to know a trick that will have you looking your best in your next headshot?
Here it is.
As I guide my client through posing, the jawline is really important. I like a defined jawline. No one wants a double chin.
To get that look, I use the “out & down” method. I ask my client to push their chin (or their forehead) OUT toward the camera. Then tip it DOWN.
It’s subtle but makes a big impact.
In the first photo, Jade is smiling naturally. In the second photo, she did the “out and down” before smiling.
See the difference?
Pushing your chin straight out and then down a bit stretches the skin under the chin, accentuating the jawline — taking your headshot from good to great.