For meneasy
Jawline tilt
A small push of the head forward and down. Defines the jaw without looking like a passport photo.
- men
- close portraits
- profile photos
Steps
Stand or sit tall; roll the shoulders back and down.
Push the head forward a centimeter, as if leading with the forehead.
Lower the chin slightly until the jaw separates from the neck.
Keep the eyes on the lens; don’t lift the brows.
Pro tips
- Think “turtle, then relax” — the move is small.
- Stubble or a clean shave both work; messy mid-growth photographs patchy.
Common mistakes
- Jutting the chin up, which creates a double chin from most phone cameras.
- Clenching the jaw so the neck tendons pop.
Lighting
A key light slightly above and 30–45° to the side sculpts the jaw. Fill the shadow side so it doesn’t look hollow.