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Pose For Sticker Photos

For newbies and non-fobs, posing for sticker photos could pose as a challenge. ( Hehe, I should make a living out of these puns). Below are some of the more mainstream poses. However I’m pretty sure there are some more hardcore ones, such as hanging upside down from the pole…

1)Peace sign pose: This is the most basic pose for sticker photos. It also emphasises the fact that you’re a FOB. The peace sign does not actually symbolise that you hope for world peace. However, if done correctly, it can be very cute and Japanese looking; which is what you’ll be aiming for in a sticker photo…

2) V pose: This is another popular pose whereby you make a v-shape with your thumb and your index finger, and place it on your chin. This creates a “cool” persona, however if done by the wrong people, will make them look warped and twisted.

3) Another popular look that people will be aiming for is the “big eyes” look. Try and open your eyes as widely as possible. If you have a disfigurement with your eyes, use clamps to keep them open. However, if you have small eyes, this countenance may be quite challenging. Do not fret though, it is still advised that you do widen your eyes nevertheless and keep it open with skin-coloured tape. Another solution to this problem is to draw bigger eyes in with your eyeliner.

4) The “blowfish” face is another crowd-pleaser in this celebrated Japanese invention. This is performed by blowing up your checks JUST the right size. Too small, and it might not be visible, or worse still, it may be mistaken as your puppy fat *shock horror*. Too big, and it may seem like you’ve just had your teeth pulled out. Honestly though, I have no idea as to why this pose is done so copiously, as I do not find it attractive to any degree.

5) The “point to your cheek” pose is used frequently in conjunction with the “blowfish” face. This pose draws attention to your perfectly inflated cheeks, that is, IF it is perfectly inflated. However, to some, it may look like you’re trying to cover up an unattractive mole.

Well, the above should be enough to satisfy you for the time being. Other examples include the “Let’s make a heart shape with my arm and someone else’s arm so we can diminish our insecurities about not being loved” pose. Don’t be afraid to try out new exciting and daring poses. Just shoot yourself if it becomes too addictive. As for the decorating of these wonderful sticker photos, well, that is another art in itself and you'll have to wait for another post from this godlike individual.

Just for enjoyment, here are some awesome sticker photos to emulate:

Posted by Ky... the cute, photogenic one =]

And a little bit extra...

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NOT pose for sticker photos