We all know that pictures can be taken and uploaded instantly with all the technologies of social networking. Unfortunately, there are those days that you just want to untag yourself on your friends’ Facebook uploads. It could be the wrong posture, wrong lighting, wrong makeup or even wearing the wrong expression. There are a million excuses. Today, we are sharing with you some very helpful tips from an article from www.dailycandy.com,  as well as our own ideas on how to look good in photographs and be camera-ready anytime!

1) Practice, Practice, Practice

There are people who seem to have the ability to take photos of themselves while holding the camera. They have mastered their smile, their expression and their angle. This is not just for vanity’s sake, but it will actually help you to learn how to strike that perfect pose. Learn how to find your angle, achieve the perfect smile and even your expression. Do it while at home or even while in front of the mirror. It will help improve your camera-readiness in a big way.

2) Look for your Light

When getting photographed, always try to look for a source of lighting and try to angle your face so that the light illuminates you well. This way, you’ll avoid getting shadows that show off eyebags and other unsightly marks. You will also look slimmer and fresh.

3) “Smi-eyes”

Coined by Tyra Banks no less, it simply reminds us to always smile with our eyes. When smiling in front of the camera, try to squint your eyes and look straight into the camera. The outcome will be more natural. Don’t forget to think happy thoughts!

4) Wear Clothes In Colors That You Love

You won’t worry about your make-up or your body when you wear clothes in colors that you love. Preferably in light colors that are easy to the eye, it will help you pop out in pictures and people will notice how nice you look just by the color you are wearing. Try to find what’s best for your skin tone and would look great on the camera. Tip: Jewel tones are crowd pleasers.

5) Be Sincere

Unless you’re attending an ex’s wedding, there’s no reason for you not to feel festive about the situation. When with a group of friends or your family, just enjoy the moment. Laugh, jump, shout, hug if you may, your sincerity in being in that occasion will come through and the camera won’t hesitate to capture those moments for you. (it will bring out your smi-eyes!)

Learn to love yourself the way you are, enjoy the moments you live by and keep these 5 tips in mind and you’ll be good to go! The camera will love you!

by Denise R. Cabotage

The long wait is over! Belo Beauty 101 returns for its fourth season packed with more features on new treatments and our favorite celebrity guests. We make it bigger and better for you as we continue to air at The Filipino Channel (TFC).

For this season, Belo Beauty 101 will be pulling out all stops as it highlights unique locations in the Philippines. From the scenic sites of Bohol, to the historical venues in Intramuros and even exploring the exciting and glamorous destinations in New York.

The 30-minute beauty and medical tele-magazine program, hosted by Dr. Vicki Belo,will give viewers a peek into the world of cosmetic surgery, which Dr. Belo has revolutionized for the past 20 years. The show is loaded with more celebrity make-overs as  “Doctor to the Stars”, Dr. Belo, introduces to viewers the Belo clinic’s wide range of latest treatments and procedures.

Watch as week by week we will showcase the favorite Belo treatments of the clinic’s powerhouse stable of celebrity endorsers. Included are the showbiz couple Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong, actors Derek Ramsay, Gabby Concepcion and Richard Gomez, plus heartthrobs Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, Dingdong Dantes and Matteo Guidicelli. It will definitely be an eyecandy season. What more can you ask for?

Dr. Vicki Belo with showbiz couple Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong

Derek Ramsay does Bio-sculpt to stay in shape

Dr. Vicki Belo with Gabby Concepcion

Expect the season to also be filled with inspiring stories as one episode will feature actress Maritoni Fernandez as she shares her victorious battle with breast cancer. Even celebrity singers such as Rachel Anne Go, Kyla, Jaya, Christian Bautista, Richard Poon and Pinoy Dream Academy scholars Bugoy Drilon, Liezel Garcia and Hansen Nichols will share their stories on how they take care of their looks.

Dr. Vicki Belo with Maritoni Fernandez

In keeping up with the most popular treatments in town, we will  be featuring Anne Curtis as she explains why she swears by the wonders of laser hair removal. While another episode is on TV host and radio DJ Mo Twister and how Belo Diet Injections has helped him look better than ever.

Also featured are the beauty regimen and secrets of mother-and daughter tandems Rosa Rosal and Toni Rose Gayda, Zsa Zsa Padilla and Karylle, Bing Loyzaga with Alyssa and Gabriella Gibbs.

Dr. Vicki Belo with Bing Loyzaga

Dr. Vicki Belo with Zsa Zsa Padilla and Karylle

Lastly, it will be a very special season with an appearance of Dra. Belo’s daughter, Cristalle Belo Henares as she hosts a regular segment for every episode and introduces the products being offered by the Belo clinic.

Sounds like a good watch? We now tell you, it’s the best season ever of Belo Beauty 101!

Tune in starting now and stay glued to your seats and we just might have a contests for our beloved viewers!

Belo Beauty 101 is seen in North America, Canada, the Middle East, Australia and Japan through TFC. The third season of the popular program is presently being seen on local cable via the Lifestyle Network.