9 Photogenic Lessons I Learned From Gigi Hadid

Trick #1: Wear Solid Colors

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You'll often spot Gigi Hadid wearing one color from head to toe. The monochrome looks always work on camera.

Trick #2: Pop a Leg

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We can thank Angelina Jolie for this pose.

Trick #3: Hold Arms Away From the Body

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This is a pose that works for everyone.

Trick #4: Put One Hand in a Pocket

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Putting your hand in the pocket of your jeans conveys a relaxed attitude that reads well on camera.

Trick #5: Strike a Power Pose

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You'll often see models striking a power pose with legs apart, shoulders down, arms back, and hips shifted slightly to one side. It's a stance that lengthens the body.

Trick #6: Wear a Waist-Cinching Piece

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You'll often spot Gigi and her sister Bella Hadid wearing waist-cinching pieces to add some shape.

Trick #7: Smize

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The Tyra Banks secret of smiling with your eyes is endorsed by Hadid.

Trick #8: Cross Legs

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When taking a photo in motion, step to cross your legs—a trick taken from the runways.

Trick #9: Tilt Head Slightly Down and to One Side

You'll often spot Gigi Hadid holding her head at this flattering angle when cameras are snapping.