Location: Amsterdam

Creating a genuine look with your eyes and pose for a professional photo session is all about confidence, practice and knowing what works for you. Whether you’re taking photos for your website, social media, or professional headshot, having a genuine and natural look can make all the difference in creating a memorable and impactful image. Here are some tips for achieving a genuine look with your eyes and pose during your photo session.

“Squinching” with your eyes in a photo can be a powerful technique to create a more attractive and confident look.

Squinching is a term used to describe the slight narrowing of the lower eyelids and a subtle lifting of the upper cheeks, which can help to create a more engaging and flattering expression.

Here are some reasons why squinching is considered a good technique for photos:

Creates a more confident look: Squinching can help to create a confident and self-assured look in photos. By narrowing your eyes and lifting your cheeks, you can project a sense of strength and conviction that can be very appealing.
Makes you look more approachable: Squinching can also help to create a more approachable and friendly look. By narrowing your eyes slightly, you can create a more engaging expression that can help to draw people in and make them feel more comfortable around you.
Enhances your facial features: Squinching can help to enhance your facial features and create a more attractive look. By lifting your upper cheeks, you can create a more defined and sculpted look to your face, which can be very appealing in photos.
Reduces the appearance of wrinkles: Squinching can also help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes, which can be a common concern in photos. By creating a more relaxed and natural expression, you can help to create a smoother and more youthful look.

You can create impactful and memorable photos that represent your unique personality and style.

More tips for a better look:

Moving your chin forward

Moving your chin forward can help to create a more defined jawline and eliminate the appearance of a double chin in photos. When you push your chin forward, your neck muscles tighten, which can make your jawline appear more prominent and defined. Additionally, this pose can help to elongate your neck and create a more flattering angle for your face.

Look into the camera

Making eye contact with the camera can make a big difference in creating a genuine look in your photos. Look directly into the lens and imagine you’re having a conversation with the photographer. This will help you to create a natural and engaging look in your photos.

Smile naturally

For a genuine look, it’s important to smile naturally. Don’t force a smile or overdo it. Instead, think of something that makes you happy or brings a genuine smile to your face. This will help you to look relaxed and confident in your photos.

In conclusion, creating a genuine look with your eyes and moving the chin forward for a professional photo session takes practice and confidence. Relax your body, look into the camera and smile naturally. With these tips, you can create engaging and impactful photos that represent your unique personality and style.

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Lee Jordan

Jakob is the warmest human being I’ve met all year! He knows his work and executes it beautifully. Thank you for sharing your lens with me; you’ve truly captured my essence. To anyone else reading this and contemplating whether to work with Jakob—this is your sign to book him now. Looking forward to our next booking!

marcello tamma

I had the pleasure of working with Jakob for a photo shoot, and I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. From the very first moment, Jakob made me feel comfortable, seen, and at ease in front of the camera. He has a rare talent for capturing not only the outer image but also the inner essence of a person, which made the results feel both authentic and beautiful. The session itself was wonderful. Jakob has a private outdoor space where we were able to take more natural, relaxed pictures, and his art studio is filled with beautiful natural light that makes every shot glow. It was also very easy to reach him by public transport, which made the whole process stress-free. What impressed me even more was his dedication to the final results. Jakob worked carefully on the pictures taken, making small but very effective corrections to enhance my features without ever losing authenticity. His many years of experience really show, as he also offered me valuable advice on how to take steps forward in my journey. The cost is absolutely worth it — very competitive on the market for the level of quality and professionalism he provides. The final photos exceeded all my expectations: vibrant, expressive, and something I will truly treasure. I wholeheartedly recommend Jakob to anyone looking for a photographer who combines technical skill, artistic vision, and genuine warmth. Truly a five-star experience.

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Jessika Hirvonen

I got my headshots taken with Jakob, and he managed to make a complete novice like me feel totally comfortable in front of the camera. The whole process was fun and relaxed, and his energy was contagious. If you’re looking for a talented, patient, and uplifting photographer, I’d wholeheartedly recommend working with him.

Dana Fatima Kenneh

Jakob is just the sweetest, most knowledgeable and helpful photographer I have had the pleasure to shoot with. He had actual knowledge of what different people within the Modeling and acting industry are looking for in Fotos and is able to assist you with finding the right poses. If you have already stood in front of the camera many times or never before, doesn’t matter. He is able to give you the right advice and make you feel extra comfortable in your skin and in the spotlight! Thanks again for the fun shoot and beautiful pictures. Groetjes, Dana

Really enjoyed working with Jakob on the photos. Good interesting conversation during the process and he gave me some great tips that I still think about while people are taking photos of me. Definitely would use him again.

We recently had a business photoshoot at our office in Amsterdam and it was a success. Jakob is a great photographer and made our photoshoot extra special. He connected with everyone and made them feel at ease when taking the photos. If you are thinking of a nice afternoon where you take some photos for your team then you definitely should think of Jakob!!! Amazing!

Awesome headshot session, competent consulting & very pleasant! It was a lot of fun for me. The results are very spectacular!

The photo-shoot with Jakob Voges was a great experience. He took a lot of time for my wishes and had numerous creative ideas to put them into action even better. He always gave me the feeling of security during the photo-shoot, so I could drop myself without any problems. - of course, this was also due to his wonderfully refreshing and open way. A very productive and beautiful afternoon.

Jakob is great! He immediately made everyone feel very comfortable and relaxed on set. From start to finish, nothing was too much of an ask for him. He was very organised and open to any requests we had. His photographs were absolutely beautiful. His post production talents are incredible. Jakob is very professional and a pleasure to work with!

Photos for public work and Webpage. Conclusion: best planning, very pleasant photoshooting, wonderful pictures! Highly recommendable!

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Jakob Voges is always friendly and in a good mood and very flexible. He adapts to the customer's wishes and brings his own fantastic ideas. The result is extraordinary and captivates through something special.

Jakob is a wonderful photographer. He knows how to make you relax in front of the camera to create the most beautiful pictures. We did the ‘standard’ headshots first and then we got creative and did all kinds of interesting images. Very creative and skillful photographer!

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