👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
WOW!! Never have I scrolled and scanned through the comments section on any site, where every comment is consistently just pure positive energy, full of gratitude, inspiration, admiration ....a lot of awesomeness , thank you!!
I assure you I needed to watch this ! Some people just has it naturally. Even little girls comes at it naturally. Some of us has to work for it. Thank you for your expertise!!!
I love that your a woman wanting to share with other women how to look your best. There’s nothing pretentious about you, you’re very down to earth and loving and that comes across when you talk. I learned from this video is that you can take a photo using the bottom volume controle. And I learned a trick about tipping the head down because that has been an issue in some of my pictures. Last, I love how are you talk about the candid pictures and the natural look that is so much nicer than the staged photo’s. Thank you for sharing your secrets/tips, you are amazing!
jeanette thoretz ... the joy is, she doesn’t! Over years Dominique has taken us through (amongst other many various topics) sharing her makeup tutorials in the bathroom, barefaced, not a ‘pro’ in sight other than herself with many years of experience practising techniques + honing her skills. She shows the products used, unsponsored, bought by herself, which are most often high-street buys and generally accessible. This lady is one of the most consistently authentic TH-camrs here, with a hugely grateful following for the very reason that Dominique DOESN’T pretend to be perfect, but with integrity inspires a realistic approach to finding out what’s possible in sharing real tips and encouragement in life scenarios that we can relate to as a majority. The fact she does this so well, with such grace and class, is accolade to her character - no amount of professional lighting or makeup can substitute or replicate that. Wishing you rewarding discoveries on your journey amidst a world of falseness + cynicism ~ be bold be blessed ✌🏼🥰
But she does... in the first photo with one foot up on a step! Can't imagine anyone liking it.I think there are no rules that apply to everyone, and trying to teach the rules... well.... I don't think so.
Dominique, thank you for caring enough to freely share amazing tutorials and guide us to our next level or higher level of confidence. Thanks for helping me & others to be bold and be blessed💞
Oh my gosh the timing of this video is pure magic. I just discovered you tonight and I am reigniting my modeling career at the age of 55. My daughter and I were talking about selfies and going through some of the shots I had taken of myself that you are now able to submit online without having a portfolio. You advice is golden... thank you thank you thank you. And you make it look so easy❤️
I love the idea of watching out for others and making sure everyone looks great in at least one shot. It reminds me of the time when all of us coworkers were lined up like soldiers, we all pivoted to the side, then one of my colleagues pushed me forward while she hid half her body behind me, whispering in my ear that she needed to look smaller. Well in the process she made me look the biggest of everyone, I wound up closest to the camera! Don't be the person that makes others look bad to make yourself look better!
Your demeanor is one of a perfect woman. It has nothing to do with physical, it is just that you are lovely. We should all allow ourselves to be lovely. :) Thank you for all your lovely videos.
Dominique has to be a professional something… news anchor, model, speaker. She holds herself well and uses her hands and arms sparingly and appropriately. So many videos lately over-gesture so much! It’s so distracting with arms flailing constantly and makes me feel like the person is trying way too hard.
You are as elegant as always Dominique! Great tips for great pictures. You always show such wonderful content. :) My 102 year old great grandmother who is no longer with us, always took pictures with one hand on her hip (relaxed hand) and her body slightly turned. She used to bring her face down and smile just enough. This woman died in 1974. She was something else. Thank you again for a wonderful video. Have a nice weekend.
I'm not photogenic and dislike myself in photos more as I've aged. This video was so helpful, thank you, thank you!! You can't take a bad picture! Hope you have a great weekend!!
I'm right there with you. I could think I look cute in a mirror sometimes, but snap a picture and I look horrible. These tips are great. We're all beautiful in our own way. 🌹😊
I hate being photographed and I hate it when people are really demanding about taking a photo--family members during holidays especially. I don't like being held captive to another person's hobby. Besides that, these days, you never know where a photo is going to end up. Facebook? Instagram? People used to keep photos in a photo album and they were private. Not anymore. So anyone should have the right of refusal to being photographed, especially with social media these days. Maybe someone has a creepy stalker and is trying to find them through friends of friends on FB and look, there they are, in a photo. It's just not cool for people to assume the right to photograph someone. I always ask, "Is this going to be on FB?" and I always stand at the far side of a photo so I can be cropped out.
I'm totally with all of you...Especially about looking at myself in the mirror and feeling like I look good and then the dreaded moment when someone wants to take a picture!! I look at it at hate the way I look. The camera is NOT my friend!
Dominique is so clear in her instructions. You are so beautiful. Oh the word you are looking for isn't "parallel", it's "perpendicular". I love the phrase "the money shot" ... everyone looking good, yay, win win all around.
I just love you…you’re incredibly giving and thoughtful. It’s fantastic how you help lift up other women and share your expertise with all of us. A giant thank you girl from this desert rose❤️
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🌎 🥰🥰😇🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Thank you, Dominique, for sharing this photo poses tips to us. Nobody really likes to be caught on a camera looking not so nice because it would be there like a monument for friends and family to see forever. Taking pictures can be a challenge especially if the one taking the photo is not exactly knowledgeable about taking the best angle of yourself, so those tips on angles, poses and spaces in your body really helps a lot.
I absolutely appreciated your take on photo shots, angles, posing in a close manner with family and friends. How to find your best side. You made it all look fun. Thank you. You are very inspiring to me. I watch you all the time. I have my husband watching along with me. It’s great!!
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Thank you! I'm so sick of everyone doing the "hand on hip" pose. It's so pretentious and overdone. Your tips are spot-on for beautiful, more natural photos.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this hair style and color on you. It’s incredible. I love the way you are not afraid to change your hair and styles because of your confidence. Thank you!
I’m going to need to watch this 10 more times since it was packed with so much useful information. My pics are always a hit or a miss but this will definitely help with those annoying awkward photos.
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
I have stayed away from cameras for almost 60 years. The thought of taking selfies nauseates me because I find them contrived and maybe a little vain. Having said that, this explanation might make me give it a go. BTW, you are a gorgeous woman with a great spirit. Thank you for your expertise and sharing.
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🌎 🥰🥰😇 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
As a pro photog, Dom is offering great advice. When I’m shooting a portrait I always shoot directly at or slightly below eye level. The challenge with selfies is the camera is close with a wide angle lens. This automatically introduces distortion around the outside. Sometimes I’ll see girls shoot from above and it make the forehead too elongated. I almost always shoot toward the part. Also a fun trick, shoot with a bright light behind you for a backlit look. You get that glow behind you and through your hair, very flattering.
Another thing that makes for amazing group shots, group up people in groups of two or theee. Everyone shouldn’t be on a straight line. Those mini groups together make for a more dynamic and interesting large group photo. #hdco
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🌎 🥰🥰😇🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
I hate having my picture taken & even more, I hate taking selfies. I'm clueless about angles etc. You're video is quite helpful & inspiring. It's a couple of months from holidays 2019, so all of your information applies to the here & not so far from now. You also have such a kind, warm way about you while providing helpful, positive information that I'm sure most of us could use. Thank you!
So thankful I found your channel! I’m 52 this year, suffered a TBI a couple of months ago so changes outside of my control have happened. Your videos are so encouraging and what I’ve needed for these changes! One being a massive hair change. Lost hair from the accident and as a woman who has had long naturally curly hair all my life I now have the courage of cutting it all off. You’re such a blessing so again, thank you! God bless you tenfold!
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Hi Dominique, this is great! I really needed the selfie tutorial because I almost never like my selfies. I was telling another woman that once and she said that she had the same issue. In fact, she said that she calls her selfies, somebody-elfies! I'm definitely going to try your tips!
My face (especially my smile) is asymmetrical, so my pics always make me cringe unless I get *exactly* the right angle. I've been practicing some of these tips the last few days with my camera, and they really do help some. Thank you, Dominique!
Wow...so many tricks that I didn't know about! I hate having my picture taken because I'm just not photogenic but I will definitely start using these tricks and tips when it's time for those holiday photos! Thank you Dominique...I love you!!!
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🌎 🥰🥰😇🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
I didn't know I could use the volume buttons on the side of my phone to take a selfie. I know I'm not the only one because I've seen other people struggle to position their fingers so they can take a picture. Thank you for sharing a tip that you thought everyone already knew!
I appreciate your honesty Rhonda, 'tis true love, you're not the only one! I recently took my first few selfies at 55. As I'm doing it i"m thinking, wth? It was all awkward and I wasn't sure where to put my thumb! LoL. it looks so much easier when other people do it! Then I watched the videoabove and thought, duh! I'm55, in the middle of menopause, my cognitive thinking abilities have seemingly been decimated SO I have an excuse! Cheers.
Thank you so much for all of your helpful hints as I struggle with photographs and trying to get a flattering, natural looking shot! Hope I can put it all into practice!
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Dominique gets down to the job in hand. Her tips are by far the best. And her explanations are to the point easy to follow and the most informative of many many video tutorials I’ve viewed . Dominique gets 10 out of 10 from me for her simplicity and effective methods in all her demonstrations. Dominique is also a gorgeous lady!
Wow! I'm blown away! The bottom of the volume button takes a pic in selfie mode! How long has this been a thing? That makes it so much easier! Fantabulous video- Thank you!
I'm a new subscriber, but as I was looking through your Playlist this photo/selfie topic really caught my eye. At 47 I've always considered myself un-photogenic. The best pictures I have of myself are candid shots that I had no idea were taken at the time. Usually, I was in the middle of a conversation, while laughing at whatever was being said. However, I had already determined the "shot from above" benefits. Also, I realized a long time ago (especially having an oval face shape) the importance of the chin tuck is always more attractive! Thanks for all the other tips /
I loved your tip about using the bottom volume button for selfies! I never knew that!!! It will make it much easier to practice taking selfies and learning my best angles. Really enjoyed this video, thanks so much for the concise way you presented it.
I LOVE your hair in this video Dominique!..Dark hair looks beyond stunning on you!..As with myself, I feel that darker hair actually makes me look younger!..I am a 49 yrs old and I have only recently realized that darker hair with subtle honey low lights looks better on me and helps me look younger!..At 49 I’ll take it!..lol
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Mrs. Claus thanks you so very much!!!! I have so many pics where I don't even look like me! I am so grateful for your expertise and experience you share! Bless you!
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🌎 🥰🥰😇🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Thank God we live in digital age where we can take tons of pictures and delete the bad ones. I remember when we had wait until the roll was done to develop the film and find out how much we don't like the shots! Great help! Thanks
Thank you so much for sharing such helpful & honest advice! I love it when women genuinely want to help each other look and feel their best without jealousy or deceit! Wonderful tips just in time for holiday pictures with friends and family this week!
Your delay in posting(I know you were doing special coverage 💕) was meant to be and these photo tips are spot on because IT'S MY 50TH!!!!!🎂🥂🍾🎉🎁🎈Thank you!
Could you do a tutorial on how to choose flattering jeans? There are so many different types of jeans and its so overwhelming to narrow down the types that are flattering. So happy to have found your channel, so helpful!
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Greetings from London Dominique. Your tutorial videos truly are an inspiration. What is especially impressive and heartwarming is the enthusiasm and precision with which you approach all that you do. I'm learning so much, and it's a joy and privilege that you share this with us. All blessings xx PS Just loving the new hair colour for Autumn.
Thank you, thank you and thank you!! I've needed these tips forever! You are so relatable to you and I feel like you're doing some of your videos specifically for me ! Always enjoy watching and learning from your suggestions . So glad I discovered your down to earth channel! Happy New Year Dominique!!🥳🥂
Dominique, you always inspire me with your positive attitude, and I always learn so much from your videos! I almost always dislike my photos, so I’m really looking forward to trying out your techniques. On a side note, your makeup is so beautiful, and I would love to use those colors. Do you have videos showing you doing this particular look? Thank you so much! Happy Sunday!
Thank you so very much for this video. You are truly about the classy mid age WOMAN! (Im 53) So many of your videos I have watched ovet and over. Your videos help me to CELEBRATE me. God Bless you Dominique.
Invaluable information. At the beginning of this as you rattled off all the reasons, I was laughing, all of the above for me. My sister and I are both singers and have been our whole lives. She always knew how to photograph well and used all the things you just stated effortlessly. I, on the other hand just couldn't seem to get a good picture and just chalked it up to not being photogenic. Some photographers have gotten great pictures of me, but not many. So thank you very much for this. I'm going to practice in the mirror!
THank you for this! I'm heading out on a cruise this week and was dreading picture time! I desperately needed this advise. And seriously, I didn't know that the bottom volume button was the picture button. LOL Also, I can't imagine you looking bad in any photo!!
I am 92 and new to photoing. I took notes and will see what I can do when or if I get free time. Thanks so much Dominique!
I freakin love that you’re still doing this!
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I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Yay!!! Living your best life at EVERY number!
Wow 92!
You go girl!
Dominique, in my opinion from watching her videos, is a class act. Not phony.
I hope you say the same positive things to yourself instead of only give compliments to people online that you will never meet.
WOW!! Never have I scrolled and scanned through the comments section on any site, where every comment is consistently just pure positive energy, full of gratitude, inspiration, admiration ....a lot of awesomeness , thank you!!
I assure you I needed to watch this ! Some people just has it naturally. Even little girls comes at it naturally. Some of us has to work for it. Thank you for your expertise!!!
From a person who runs at the thought of a camera, you’ve inspired me to be more bold today. Thank you Dominique x
I love that your a woman wanting to share with other women how to look your best. There’s nothing pretentious about you, you’re very down to earth and loving and that comes across when you talk.
I learned from this video is that you can take a photo using the bottom volume controle. And I learned a trick about tipping the head down because that has been an issue in some of my pictures. Last, I love how are you talk about the candid pictures and the natural look that is so much nicer than the staged photo’s.
Thank you for sharing your secrets/tips, you are amazing!
This woman could never look bad in a photo
Professional lighting and makeup can perform miracles! Don't be gullible!
jeanette thoretz ... the joy is, she doesn’t!
Over years Dominique has taken us through (amongst other many various topics) sharing her makeup tutorials in the bathroom, barefaced, not a ‘pro’ in sight other than herself with many years of experience practising techniques + honing her skills. She shows the products used, unsponsored, bought by herself, which are most often high-street buys and generally accessible.
This lady is one of the most consistently authentic TH-camrs here, with a hugely grateful following for the very reason that Dominique DOESN’T pretend to be perfect, but with integrity inspires a realistic approach to finding out what’s possible in sharing real tips and encouragement in life scenarios that we can relate to as a majority.
The fact she does this so well, with such grace and class, is accolade to her character - no amount of professional lighting or makeup can substitute or replicate that.
Wishing you rewarding discoveries on your journey amidst a world of falseness + cynicism ~ be bold be blessed ✌🏼🥰
But she does... in the first photo with one foot up on a step! Can't imagine anyone liking it.I think there are no rules that apply to everyone, and trying to teach the rules... well.... I don't think so.
JaxxieT , I agree. She has gorgeous skin and bone structure and knows how to hold herself. I think that goes a long way.
I agree and she is a lovely woman to boot!
Dominique, thank you for caring enough to freely share amazing tutorials and guide us to our next level or higher level of confidence. Thanks for helping me & others to be bold and be blessed💞
Oh my gosh the timing of this video is pure magic. I just discovered you tonight and I am reigniting my modeling career at the age of 55. My daughter and I were talking about selfies and going through some of the shots I had taken of myself that you are now able to submit online without having a portfolio. You advice is golden... thank you thank you thank you. And you make it look so easy❤️
I love the idea of watching out for others and making sure everyone looks great in at least one shot. It reminds me of the time when all of us coworkers were lined up like soldiers, we all pivoted to the side, then one of my colleagues pushed me forward while she hid half her body behind me, whispering in my ear that she needed to look smaller. Well in the process she made me look the biggest of everyone, I wound up closest to the camera! Don't be the person that makes others look bad to make yourself look better!
Your demeanor is one of a perfect woman. It has nothing to do with physical, it is just that you are lovely. We should all allow ourselves to be lovely. :) Thank you for all your lovely videos.
Agreed. She is so EXCEPTIONAL! My favorite TH-camr!
Dominique has to be a professional something… news anchor, model, speaker. She holds herself well and uses her hands and arms sparingly and appropriately. So many videos lately over-gesture so much! It’s so distracting with arms flailing constantly and makes me feel like the person is trying way too hard.
@@lindab.1625 She is a recently retired news anchor
I just love you. You are a blessing to this community. So unselfish, so beautiful, and smart.
You are as elegant as always Dominique! Great tips for great pictures. You always show such wonderful content. :) My 102 year old great grandmother who is no longer with us, always took pictures with one hand on her hip (relaxed hand) and her body slightly turned. She used to bring her face down and smile just enough. This woman died in 1974. She was something else. Thank you again for a wonderful video. Have a nice weekend.
One of the most useful videos I have come across on TH-cam. Excellent✨👍🏻💯
I'm not photogenic and dislike myself in photos more as I've aged. This video was so helpful, thank you, thank you!! You can't take a bad picture! Hope you have a great weekend!!
I'm right there with you. I could think I look cute in a mirror sometimes, but snap a picture and I look horrible. These tips are great. We're all beautiful in our own way. 🌹😊
@@NormaJB64 exactly how I feel...ahhhhh
I hate being photographed and I hate it when people are really demanding about taking a photo--family members during holidays especially. I don't like being held captive to another person's hobby. Besides that, these days, you never know where a photo is going to end up. Facebook? Instagram? People used to keep photos in a photo album and they were private. Not anymore. So anyone should have the right of refusal to being photographed, especially with social media these days. Maybe someone has a creepy stalker and is trying to find them through friends of friends on FB and look, there they are, in a photo. It's just not cool for people to assume the right to photograph someone. I always ask, "Is this going to be on FB?" and I always stand at the far side of a photo so I can be cropped out.
@@lucysnowe31 , god I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who feels this way. You took the words right out of my mouth.
I'm totally with all of you...Especially about looking at myself in the mirror and feeling like I look good and then the dreaded moment when someone wants to take a picture!! I look at it at hate the way I look. The camera is NOT my friend!
I absolutely love your hair this color and style!
My God woman, where have you been all my life?! Fantastic content! Thank you!
Dominique is so clear in her instructions. You are so beautiful. Oh the word you are looking for isn't "parallel", it's "perpendicular". I love the phrase "the money shot" ... everyone looking good, yay, win win all around.
I just love you…you’re incredibly giving and thoughtful. It’s fantastic how you help lift up other women and share your expertise with all of us.
A giant thank you girl from this desert rose❤️
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I love the dark hair on you, Dominique!! It looks much better than the lighter hair color. Just my opinion!! xoxo
Your hair, lipstick, makeup EYES - all so pretty...LOVE! Thanks for the tips!
I can't believe the difference in my before your tutorial pictures and after! Thank you!
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Thank you, Dominique, for sharing this photo poses tips to us. Nobody really likes to be caught on a camera looking not so nice because it would be there like a monument for friends and family to see forever. Taking pictures can be a challenge especially if the one taking the photo is not exactly knowledgeable about taking the best angle of yourself, so those tips on angles, poses and spaces in your body really helps a lot.
You are such a wonderful woman in all you share-caring, down to earth, someone I would gladly invite to Afternoon Tea! Blessings, @Dominique Sachse!
One more photographer’s secret: when placing hand in pocket, leave thumb on the outside. It creates a more flattering look. Fun video!
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Thanks so much for the tip! Did not know that. Be blessed!
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What if you dislike your thumbs? 😂
Gonna try it!
You are confident, graceful and glamorous, beautiful and articulate. Love your style.
This hairstyle is very flattering on you. I like it!
Your hair has really grown.i miss seeing you on TV- so I am glad you are still making your videos. Really good tips Dominique - thank you!
I absolutely appreciated your take on photo shots, angles, posing in a close manner with family and friends. How to find your best side. You made it all look fun. Thank you. You are very inspiring to me. I watch you all the time. I have my husband watching along with me. It’s great!!
Love that hair style!
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I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Thank you! I'm so sick of everyone doing the "hand on hip" pose. It's so pretentious and overdone. Your tips are spot-on for beautiful, more natural photos.
The teacup pose.
@@beannamated Here is my handle, and here is my spout. lol
I have a plus size clothing line and I am just done with thevhand on the hip
Agree! Also when ladies rest their hand on the boyfriend/husband’s stomach, what’s with that?!?!
@@donna1018
LOL I haven't noticed that. I'll be looking now 🤣
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this hair style and color on you. It’s incredible. I love the way you are not afraid to change your hair and styles because of your confidence. Thank you!
I’m going to need to watch this 10 more times since it was packed with so much useful information. My pics are always a hit or a miss but this will definitely help with those annoying awkward photos.
Great ideas. Thank you. You are gorgeous and very photogenic!
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I have stayed away from cameras for almost 60 years. The thought of taking selfies nauseates me because I find them contrived and maybe a little vain. Having said that, this explanation might make me give it a go. BTW, you are a gorgeous woman with a great spirit. Thank you for your expertise and sharing.
I have been watching and learning from Dominique for years. She literally is THE CLASSIEST woman on the internet.
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🌎 🥰🥰😇
I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
As a pro photog, Dom is offering great advice. When I’m shooting a portrait I always shoot directly at or slightly below eye level. The challenge with selfies is the camera is close with a wide angle lens. This automatically introduces distortion around the outside. Sometimes I’ll see girls shoot from above and it make the forehead too elongated.
I almost always shoot toward the part. Also a fun trick, shoot with a bright light behind you for a backlit look. You get that glow behind you and through your hair, very flattering.
Another thing that makes for amazing group shots, group up people in groups of two or theee. Everyone shouldn’t be on a straight line. Those mini groups together make for a more dynamic and interesting large group photo. #hdco
Thank you so much at 61 taking photos and taking best pictures ever.
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🌎 🥰🥰😇🌍
I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
I hate having my picture taken & even more, I hate taking selfies. I'm clueless about angles etc. You're video is quite helpful & inspiring. It's a couple of months from holidays 2019, so all of your information applies to the here & not so far from now. You also have such a kind, warm way about you while providing helpful, positive information that I'm sure most of us could use. Thank you!
What a wonderful communicator, I could listen to her all day. Amazing info, thank you so much Dominique.
So thankful I found your channel! I’m 52 this year, suffered a TBI a couple of months ago so changes outside of my control have happened. Your videos are so encouraging and what I’ve needed for these changes! One being a massive hair change. Lost hair from the accident and as a woman who has had long naturally curly hair all my life I now have the courage of cutting it all off. You’re such a blessing so again, thank you! God bless you tenfold!
❤️❤️❤️
Love the length and color of your hair 😍
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I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Hi Dominique, this is great!
I really needed the selfie tutorial because I almost never like my selfies. I was telling another woman that once and she said that she had the same issue.
In fact, she said that she calls her selfies, somebody-elfies! I'm definitely going to try your tips!
I'm so glad you shared this topic. Your videos have turned back years. Thank you!
My face (especially my smile) is asymmetrical, so my pics always make me cringe unless I get *exactly* the right angle. I've been practicing some of these tips the last few days with my camera, and they really do help some. Thank you, Dominique!
I have learned so much from you and it's so special the way you want to help all your "sisters" out here - how gracious and unselfish! Love you!
Wow...so many tricks that I didn't know about! I hate having my picture taken because I'm just not photogenic but I will definitely start using these tricks and tips when it's time for those holiday photos! Thank you Dominique...I love you!!!
Thx for your precious advices. Nearly 51 yrs old you are my inspiration. God bless you
She is just so lovely, beautiful, smart.
I love her hair. Both the color and the cut.
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I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
I didn't know I could use the volume buttons on the side of my phone to take a selfie. I know I'm not the only one because I've seen other people struggle to position their fingers so they can take a picture. Thank you for sharing a tip that you thought everyone already knew!
I appreciate your honesty Rhonda, 'tis true love, you're not the only one! I recently took my first few selfies at 55. As I'm doing it i"m thinking, wth? It was all awkward and I wasn't sure where to put my thumb! LoL. it looks so much easier when other people do it! Then I watched the videoabove and thought, duh! I'm55, in the middle of menopause, my cognitive thinking abilities have seemingly been decimated SO I have an excuse! Cheers.
I had no idea either
I didn't know either. So much easier. No wonder it looks so easy when everyone else does it. 🤣
Um . . . me EITHER!
Yes!! This is a revelation ❤️
First, d makeover (after d makeup tips). Now d best hints to flaunt in pics, thanks a million. U’r such a good influence indeed.
Thank you so much for all of your helpful hints as I struggle with photographs and trying to get a flattering, natural looking shot! Hope I can put it all into practice!
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I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Dominique gets down to the job in hand. Her tips are by far the best. And her explanations are to the point easy to follow and the most informative of many many video tutorials I’ve viewed . Dominique gets 10 out of 10 from me for her simplicity and effective methods in all her demonstrations. Dominique is also a gorgeous lady!
Wow! I'm blown away! The bottom of the volume button takes a pic in selfie mode! How long has this been a thing? That makes it so much easier! Fantabulous video- Thank you!
Hi Nancy, it works with both of the volume buttons 😊
I've been behind the times!!!
I had no idea either! What a revelation!! Loved these tips, and discovering that that bottom button took pictures was huge LOL
Nancy Anne - so funny because I discovered the same thing just yesterday. Who knew?!?
It looks like she has an iPhone does this work the same on an Android phone?
I'm a new subscriber, but as I was looking through your Playlist this photo/selfie topic really caught my eye. At 47 I've always considered myself un-photogenic. The best pictures I have of myself are candid shots that I had no idea were taken at the time. Usually, I was in the middle of a conversation, while laughing at whatever was being said. However, I had already determined the "shot from above" benefits. Also, I realized a long time ago (especially having an oval face shape) the importance of the chin tuck is always more attractive! Thanks for all the other tips /
I loved your tip about using the bottom volume button for selfies! I never knew that!!! It will make it much easier to practice taking selfies and learning my best angles. Really enjoyed this video, thanks so much for the concise way you presented it.
When I grow up, I want to be as lovely as you
You deserve a TALK SHOW in NYC! 👏👍
LOOOOOVE YOU!🥰
love, love, love the tips! I hate being photographed and face timing, but your tips have left me excited to take pics now.
You are a positive and loving and caring person!
I am sure you read this frequently, but it is SOOO heartwarming to see how much you want to help us! Happy Holidays!
That's sweet of you to say, Pamela. I enjoy sharing :)
The idea about taking a series of pictures parallel, starting from eye level to waiste level. GENIUS.
You’re gorgeous 🥰I don’t think you could ever have a bad photo so stunning
I love your hair this color Dominique. And how you share your thoughts on this topic. It does make a big difference in photos. Thanks for sharing it.
Great tips! Kudos on an excellent speaking voice. Your haircut and color are fab! And of course, you are gorgeous!
I ADORE THIS WOMAN. SHE IS CONFIDENT AND LOVELY. WHAT GREAT ADVICE FOR US WOMEN WHO CAN USE A FEW TIPS. THANK YOU!
Excellent tips! BTW your makeup is Beautiful! 💕👏🏼💕👏🏼💕💕👏🏼💕👏🏼💕👏🏼
What color is itMargie Cieslinski vlove your lipstick
I LOVE your hair in this video Dominique!..Dark hair looks beyond stunning on you!..As with myself, I feel that darker hair actually makes me look younger!..I am a 49 yrs old and I have only recently realized that darker hair with subtle honey low lights looks better on me and helps me look younger!..At 49 I’ll take it!..lol
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I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
As a long time lanscape photographer getting into portraits and wedding potography, these tips are priceless to me .. thank you so much
Mrs. Claus thanks you so very much!!!! I have so many pics where I don't even look like me! I am so grateful for your expertise and experience you share! Bless you!
Great info ! I have always hated pictures of myself so I am excited to try your suggestions ! Thank you Dominique ! Love you and your videos !
Thank you for sharing. Your hair is beautiful. Love all of your videos. Many sweet blessings.
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🌎 🥰🥰😇🌍
I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Thank God we live in digital age where we can take tons of pictures and delete the bad ones. I remember when we had wait until the roll was done to develop the film and find out how much we don't like the shots! Great help! Thanks
Dominique, I don't think it is possible for you to ever take a bad photo! You Look Flawless!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing such helpful & honest advice! I love it when women genuinely want to help each other look and feel their best without jealousy or deceit! Wonderful tips just in time for holiday pictures with friends and family this week!
Couldn't have said it any better 👏!
You could never take a bad photo. You are so pretty!
Dominique, what a great video! You're such a classy lady who knows many things to help us!! Love you!
Easy for Dominique! She’s beautiful
This is fabulous!! I practiced most of the techniques using my laptop camera and got some fantastic shots.
Thank you for sharing this!
Another wonderful video from a wonderful lady! Blessings to you, to your family and to all of our TH-cam Family!
Hey, Dominique, please do a video on the makeup you used. Love the lip color! 💕👏🏼💕👏🏼
Margie Cieslinski Me, too. Dying to know what lipstick this is!
Yes same here, what lipstick is that and color pls
Please share lipstick color
Me too! Love the lipstick color. Please share info.
Yes! Lipstick brand and color PLEASE :)
Thanks for the tips!
Your delay in posting(I know you were doing special coverage 💕) was meant to be and these photo tips are spot on because IT'S MY 50TH!!!!!🎂🥂🍾🎉🎁🎈Thank you!
Aww thank you, Dominique! The term, "Half Century" has new meaning.. hahaha! But I certainly don't feel it... 😉
Happy birthday!
Dominique, you are gorgeous to begin with and would look good dressed in a paper bag. Your natural beauty just glows.
Awesome video. Love the lip color. What is the color and brand?
Could you do a tutorial on how to choose flattering jeans? There are so many different types of jeans and its so overwhelming to narrow down the types that are flattering. So happy to have found your channel, so helpful!
Love your hair color and cut in this video Dominique!
Thanks! You're so classy and beautiful. How refreshing! Thanks for the tips!
👋 i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace ❤️🕊️ all over the world 🌎 🥰🥰😇
I'm originally from Canada currently living in Key West Florida and you where are you from if i may ask?
Greetings from London Dominique. Your tutorial videos truly are an inspiration. What is especially impressive and heartwarming is the enthusiasm and precision with which you approach all that you do. I'm learning so much, and it's a joy and privilege that you share this with us. All blessings xx PS Just loving the new hair colour for Autumn.
You are absolutely one of my top posters on you tube! Thank you for all your videos!
Thank you, thank you and thank you!! I've needed these tips forever! You are so relatable to you and I feel like you're doing some of your videos specifically for me ! Always enjoy watching and learning from your suggestions . So glad I discovered your down to earth channel! Happy New Year Dominique!!🥳🥂
Such good advice. Our favorite photo is a candid caught by a student catching my personality in conversation.
Dominique, you always inspire me with your positive attitude, and I always learn so much from your videos! I almost always dislike my photos, so I’m really looking forward to trying out your techniques. On a side note, your makeup is so beautiful, and I would love to use those colors. Do you have videos showing you doing this particular look? Thank you so much! Happy Sunday!
Thank you so very much for this video. You are truly about the classy mid age WOMAN! (Im 53) So many of your videos I have watched ovet and over. Your videos help me to CELEBRATE me. God Bless you Dominique.
Thanks for this! You answered questions I've had, given me ideas, and encouraged me to actually allow myself to be in photos!
A lot of the selfies I see posted on Facebook are not flattering, at all. They need to see and hopefully learn from your video. Thank you, Dominique.
Great!! Thx so much for sharing your tricks of the trade. Your so pleasant and full of good energy.
Invaluable information. At the beginning of this as you rattled off all the reasons, I was laughing, all of the above for me. My sister and I are both singers and have been our whole lives. She always knew how to photograph well and used all the things you just stated effortlessly. I, on the other hand just couldn't seem to get a good picture and just chalked it up to not being photogenic. Some photographers have gotten great pictures of me, but not many. So thank you very much for this. I'm going to practice in the mirror!
THank you for this! I'm heading out on a cruise this week and was dreading picture time! I desperately needed this advise. And seriously, I didn't know that the bottom volume button was the picture button. LOL Also, I can't imagine you looking bad in any photo!!
I love the new hair colour! Totally suits you.