How to Take Sexy Pictures: Tips and Tricks for Crossdressers

For many of us crossdressers, looking feminine in a photograph is the pinnacle of our ambitions. Sexy fashion models and glamorous actresses have inspired us all, and being able to emulate them ourselves would be a dream. Taking these photos can be more difficult than it seems at first glance.

Taking your first sexy femme photos is about finding your confidence in a nice, comfortable, and safe setting. Glamour photos are not about finding the best pose or outfit but letting your sexy femme persona shine for the camera. There are a number of features we can change to show off your best look, like outfits, lighting, and backgrounds.

Elevating your photography with a few practical tips and tricks is easy with the right mindset. Soon, you’ll be celebrating your unique beauty with more stunning photos.

Why Sexy Photos Can Be Intimidating

I’ll be the first to admit that standing in front of a camera can be nerve-wracking at the best of times. It’s intimidating putting yourself in such a vulnerable position; after all, it’s difficult to hide things from the camera.

If we’re shooting for a specific standard of beauty or look, it’s natural to feel worried or discouraged if the results aren’t the best.

There’s no reason to feel nervous when we’re doing things for ourselves, to express ourselves to ourselves. As you get used to the camera, you’ll find that your confidence should grow; adjusting to being a model is just a new and exciting step.

Start with a Little Self-Love: Embrace Your Body

Taking photos is intimidating because not all of us are comfortable with our bodies or some aspect of how we look. Feeling comfortable with a camera is essential to taking a good photograph, though, so start small.

Take a number of quick test shots, exploring how different angles affect how your face or shape appears in the frame. You should remember to make tiny changes to the lighting from time to time. Sometimes, even small adjustments to the position of the camera or the angle of the light can have an impact on the photos.

Reviewing your test shots will give you the chance to find your best angle or how to highlight your features. It’s about learning, not being perfect all at once.

Clothing: The Right Outfits Make All the Difference

Getting your outfits right is quite important to a quality glamour photo.

Choose flattering outfits that you feel confident in; choose outfits that make you feel confident and sexy. Don’t be afraid to wear your favorite lingerie.

You can use a corset or waist cincher under your dress or even just simple black bras and panties under a loose white shirt.

Outfits that tease or leave a bit of mystery will do more for the overall effect than revealing too much; which can come across as tasteless in a picture.

Makeup: Enhance Your Features, Don’t Mask Them

Makeup is an amazing tool for all crossdressers. It can make us look femme with just a bit of effort.

You’ll want to think about what type of look you’re going for with a photo session and plan your makeup accordingly.

Darker eyeliner paired with some false lashes and brighter colors of lipstick can help create a bolder look. For more natural styles, you’ll want to keep things more demure. Natural shades that contour and highlight your more feminine features are better for a casual look.

Experiment to find the right balance that brings out your natural vibes.

Lighting: Natural Light Is Your Best Friend

Good lighting is always essential for a great photograph. Finding optimal lighting is more difficult than it seems.

Natural light is always the best, but hard to control and not always available in the precise place or time we’d like it. The golden hours, when the sun is just over the horizon, are a great time for outdoor photography.

If shooting indoors, diffused lights work best to mimic natural light. Sometimes, very bright lights aren’t the best for indoor photographs. They can be too bright and ruin the contrast of your photo. Ring lights work well to create diffused light for photography; moving them to adjust angles and light sources is also quick and easy.

Posing: Find the Angles That Work for You

I’ve found posing to be one of the most difficult things about taking sexy photos to be the most challenging. Very often, our natural posture won’t be flattering in a photo.

Try things like arching your back to add contour to an otherwise flat outline. Keeping your weight on a single foot and keeping a hip flared out will add the illusion of a more feminine lower body. If you put the camera above you and have it point down, you can highlight your face while hiding a little tummy or thin hips.

Facial Expressions: A Subtle but Powerful Element

Being conscious of how the camera can capture emotions is really important. You’ll never see a professional model with a dull expression on her face.

If you stay conscious of your facial expressions, you’ll notice that subtle smiles can be quite sexy in photos.

When you smile more or have a stronger expression, the camera will capture it, and the emotion will spring out of the picture. Keep your face relaxed to avoid looking overly tense in photos.

Practice making eye contact with the camera or with different reference points so you can anticipate your gaze.

Experiment with Different Locations

Different settings will change our feelings and mindsets and, in turn, affect our photos. Choosing a space where you feel comfortable and confident is paramount.

The background and atmosphere of your chosen location can either enhance or detract from your sexy photos.

Lingerie photos would seem a bit out of place outdoors in a field of flowers, but in a stylish bathroom or boudoir would be very alluring.

Being creative with your backdrops and shooting locations will allow you to add some good detail and spice to your photo.

Confidence: It’s All About How You Feel

Confidence is key when taking sexy photos. Beauty lies within, and we’ve got to convey this to the camera. Embrace yourself and be free; smile, if even for a moment; check your photos as you take them.

Seeing yourself being sexy can improve your mindset for the frame.

I guarantee you that you’ll feel your confidence grow every time the camera clicks, and you’ll love the experience. Finding your confidence can be tricky, but once found will be euphoric.

Editing: Enhance, Don’t Overdo It

Playing with your photos after the fact can be just as fun as taking them. Touching up our photos has become ubiquitous, and we all have access to editing tools on our phones and laptops.

Using filters to enhance colors or bring out certain features is just one of the ways we can upgrade our glamour shots.

Too much editing can have the effect of making our photos look fake, cheap, or less authentic.

Cropping photos can result in lost resolution, resulting in a blurry image.

Do what feels right for you; just remember to save between edits so you don’t lose a photo you love!

Share or Keep: The Choice Is Yours

Thank god the days of film are over. We don’t need to worry about a nosey developing attendant at a photo shop raising an eyebrow anymore.

The brilliance of the modern world has given us the gift of an edit button and a delete button as well.

I know I’ve gotten rid of more than a few photos that don’t cast me in the best light.

Keeping your photos safe is the most important thing. Store them in a secure location, either physically or electronically.

Keeping separate folders in separate drives in the cloud with secure passwords is a good idea.

When I feel like it, I check the photos to remind myself how girly I can be when I really try. It’s a nice little reminder of our other selves.

Conclusion

The only way we can save a moment forever is to take a photo, and when we’re feeling pretty, we should treasure the opportunities to save and savor the moments.

Often, getting in front of a camera for the first time can be tough and feel quite awkward. Modeling is a tougher business than it seems, but the results can be electrifying.

Once you’ve seen yourself in pictures in a full glamourous outfit, smiling and feeling happy, you’ll know the same wonderful feeling many of us have. It can capture us at our most vulnerable and happy all at once.