Picture Perfect

You don’t have to look perfect to take a perfect picture. “The most photogenic people are not necessarily the most attractive,” says wedding photographer Denis Reggie. “They’re just not intimidated by the camera.” How do you overcome intimidation? Whether you’re nervous about wrinkles or a double chin, here are eight common photo problems — solved.

Camera Crew: Real Simple’s panel of experts.

Michael Calas,

Los Angeles–based head-shot photographer.

Chuck DeLaney,

dean of students at the New York Institute of Photography, in New York City.

Jennifer Dupont,

Miss Louisiana 2004 and first runner-up, Miss America 2005.

Kendall Farr,

author of The Pocket Stylist, www.barnesandnoble.com (Gotham Books, $20).

Jim Janis,

Walgreens photo-finishing specialist in Chandler, Arizona.

Patrick McMullan,

celebrity photographer and author of InTents, www.barnesandnoble.com (PowerHouse Books, $75).

Suzy Drasnin Orduna,

owner of the Beach Ambience Studio & Gallery, in Sag Harbor, New York.

Denis Reggie,

celebrity and society wedding photographer. He took the wedding photos of John Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.