Survive Having Your Picture Taken

Your friend, boyfriend, or family member loves photography. He's passionate about his art, and carries his camera everywhere he goes. If you're close to this person, he'll obviously want to take your photo. So what do you do?

Let them.

Seriously, do you really want to crush your friends talent, passion, or hobby? Probably not. The only thing you can really do is try to make the best of it. So here's a few tips that might help you make it as painless as possible.

• Smile. This is what most photographers are trying to capture, so make it easy for them.
• Pose. Either by coming up with your own random pose, or following the photographers directions.
• Accept it. Whining and complaining is just going to make it more difficult for the both of you.
• Make a suggestion. If you'd rather the photo was set up differently, just ask. I'm sure your creativity will be appreciated.
• Be thankful. Thank the photographer for taking an interest in you, as he obviously sees something special and worth preserving in a photograph.
• Professionalism. If you like, ask to have your info added to the EXIF metadata.
• Security. If you are under police protection, or don't want your photograph published, be sure to mention this.
• Have fun. The best photographs are taken when the subject and the person behind the camera are both enjoying themselves.