Holiday Photo Panic-Posing? 3 Simple Tricks to Look Better in Every Picture

Update: 2025-12-16

Description

Raise your hand if you've ever looked at a holiday photo and thought, "What was I DOING with my hands?" Or noticed your arm looks twice its normal size pressed against your body? Or realized your front leg looks like a column instead of, you know, a leg? You deserve to look back at holiday photos and love what you see. We're breaking down three photographer-approved fixes that'll instantly make you look more confident and relaxed in every picture—no awkward posing required.

Stop dreading holiday photos and get in front of that camera, Mama. Hit subscribe and learn the simple hand, leg, and arm tricks that'll make you look (and feel) amazing in every picture this season.

Note: This is a re-aired episode with timeless photo advice that works for any occasion—holidays, weddings, family gatherings, or just when someone pulls out their phone and says "let me get a picture!"

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Who Should Listen

This episode is for anyone who hates how they look in photos because they don't know what to do with their body, and everyone who's ever said "I'm just not photogenic" (spoiler: you probably just need better posing habits).

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What You Get In This Episode

How to avoid “slug fingers” and the S-curve secret
Sitting and standing angles that slim what's closest to the camera
The "teapot" and "raptor" poses that open your shoulders without looking staged
Group photo tricks that solve "where do my arms go?" questions once and for all
Bonus: Minute-to-win-it party games that require zero setup and maximum laughs

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Bios

Caitlin and Jenny are two friends navigating the hilarious and sometimes chaotic world of adulthood—from awkward family photos to holiday party planning. They're here to share relatable stories, practical advice, and a healthy dose of laughter along the way.

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