From the movie - Wild Tigers I Have Known

About Crossdressers & Transgenders Posing For Photos

Photos are a great way to share your feminine side with the world … and they can give you a huge confidence boost as a woman.

But I get it … you probably think you have to be born beautiful to look hot in photos.

Guess again! Looking great in photos is a SKILL.
Here are 5 photo posing secrets I learned while working as a fashion photo stylist in NY:

1. Create an hourglass shape
Never face the camera straight on. This gives your body a square, boxy look.
Instead, sit or stand with your hips facing sideways and twist at the waist so your shoulders face forward (see the image above). This creates the illusion of an hourglass shape.

2. Think pretty thoughts
The camera captures everything! If you feel bad about yourself, it will be reflected in your photos.
Do whatever it takes to make yourself feel attractive … Tell yourself you’re hot or imagine that you’re a supermodel. “Pretty thoughts” definitely shine through in photos.

3. Go for natural looking makeup
Don’t pose with dark or sparkly makeup. Dark makeup looks harsh, while sparkly or iridescent makeup don’t reflect light well in photos.
Instead, keep your lips light and play up your eyes for a natural, feminine look. Use lots of powder since camera lights reflect shine.

4. Find your best side
Everybody has a good side and a bad side. Experiment with different facial angles until you find your best look. (Note: a 3/4 view of your face is more flattering than a straight on view.)
Two more tips: Stretch your neck out to avoid a double chin and tilt your chin down slightly to make your eyes look bigger.
5. Keep your arms away from your body

Arms are a trouble spot for many TG girls. Posing with your arms pressed against your body makes them look even bigger. Hold your arms away from your body for a slimming effect.

Places to go in New York City

There are several T-friendly places to try in New York City :

The Nowhere Bar  - 322 E. 14^th Street (Between 1^st and 2^nd
Gay and Lesbian but very T-friendly. Wednesday night party specifically for us girls!
212-477-4744

The Double Down Saloon - Ave. A and 1^st
Straight, gay, whatever... very friendly downtown bar with a great bartender who is very friendly to T-Girls!
212-982-0543

Lips - 4 Bank Street
You know it... very touristy... but very fun and friendly!
212-675-7710

The Monster -  Manhattan/West Village 80 Grove Street
Very Gay... but super friendly and fun. Drag shows a couple of times a week. Pienao bar main floor, a great dance floor downstairs
212-924-3557

Arthurs Tavern -  57 Grove St (Grove and 7^th)
A small bar with live bands and a long bar, tables and chairs along the long wall, and seats around the band stand. Very friendly mixed crowd. Lots of tourists. best on Fri or Saturday night (funk/blues band; Cold Sweat) Very crowded, best after 1:30.  Lots of fun!
212-675-6879

Room Service - 35 East 21^st (Between 5^th and Broadway
Tuesday night party is crazy fun with all kinds of people - Drag. Trans. Gay. Straight. Anything you can imagine
212-254-5709

The Plumm - 246 W. 14^th  at 8^th
Straight. Celebrity studded. But very friendly hot club

Rubyfruits - 531 Hudson Street
A cozy Lesbian bar in the West village; food served downstairs.Very T-friendly
212-929-3343

Avalon - 47 W 20^th St @ 6^th Ave (is an experience.Originally the Limelight, a legendary club converted from an old church, it has again morphed and become very hip and cool. Straight crowd and very T-Friendly.

Photo Posing for Crossdressers & Transgenders

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Thanks for your support !

Hi everyone

I am back home now after finishing my SRS and AM with Dr. Suporn in Thailand. I'm tired but healthy and OK.

And I want to thank all of you for your kind words and thoughts of support!

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Carolyn