Need some tips

[suzieQ]

Thinking about taking before and after photos. I want some good tips to make sure I get the best results though. Doe anyone have any great tips to share? I'm not a pro photographer or anything and I don't plan on becoming one, so please no recommendations that are too time-consuming or precise!

[brightstar]

Sure!
1 - take your pics in the exact same clothes every time, even if they don't fit anymore
2 - use clothes that aren't baggy, so you can actually see the areas where you're tracking progress
3 - take your pics at the same time of day so the light doesn't keep changing on you - daytime is best
4 - take your pic straight-on, not from above or below. THis is not a selfie you're taking for effect. You want to see your real results!

[Speeddemon]

All I would add is that take your pics once a month. If you take them too often, you're not going to notice much of a difference and this might discourage you, which is something that you don't want. Also, remember, it's not about looking good, it's about tracking. Think of it more of as a science project than taking pictures you want to see in a magazine.

[Bean]

All I would add is that take your pics once a month. If you take them too often, you're not going to notice much of a difference and this might discourage you, which is something that you don't want. Also, remember, it's not about looking good, it's about tracking. Think of it more of as a science project than taking pictures you want to see in a magazine.

That's a good advice. No more than once a month. It may be better if you set milestones in advance. Like if you take a pic when you first start, then three months in, then after you reach certain goals along the way. 10 pounds gone. 20, or whatever intervals you like.

[suzieQ]

Thanks everyone! This is all really great advice and I'm gonna take it to heart. I'm actually creating a list of what I want to do and devising a B&A strategy. I'm gonna take my first pic after Christmas and then I'm going to continue for there. Thanks again

[ChefMel]

Thanks everyone! This is all really great advice and I'm gonna take it to heart. I'm actually creating a list of what I want to do and devising a B&A strategy. I'm gonna take my first pic after Christmas and then I'm going to continue for there. Thanks again

Nice! Have a happy Christmas and don't be hard on yoruself if you have one...or two or three...too many treats