In order to get well in the photo, it is desirable to know their proportions. For example, a round face look better if slightly turn your head (just in profile). But if you are not completely satisfied with your nose in profile should not be photographed; it is not necessary in this case and lower jaw.
In general, a slight tilt or rotation of the head person in the photo do more natural, "real", but due to a slight twist of the body you will also visually slimmer. And when you sit down, the legs will look thinner if you decide not to press them to a chair.
If you are photographed from below, your legs will seem longer than they really are, but at the same time hip become wider. When shooting from above, on the contrary, head and shoulders turn out larger than "life."
Choose right angle. Remember that the frame should be one center of the composition. That is the main theme - or you, or a point of interest, but does not work together. Therefore, buildings, etc. better to shoot alone or do not pay attention to how landmarks are placed in the frame, perceiving them as a background. And it is not necessary to try to place the horizon right in the middle of the picture.
Soft light better cutting. Sharp shadows can make a black eye socket, and rough skin. In addition, the harsh light too allocates wrinkles. Suitable for shooting natural light without direct sunlight in your direction. Do not remove the anti-light, unless you do not need just a silhouette of a landscape. When shooting indoors may need additional light sources.
Do not be afraid to experiment, try to be photographed in various poses and with various facial expressions. Remember, you better get!
There are rules and about the group shots. They must be alive, a really moving! Do not stand in a row, let someone get up from behind or distributed on the steps. Effectively will look similar colors or objects in their hands (glasses, souvenirs, etc.).