I recently worked with a lawyer who has received a business award.

This award has created enormous opportunities for her to promote and engage others in her area of particular interest.

Marie is now meeting government officials, heads of universities and legal organisations. Along with being a person of interest comes the promotion of her project, publicity and being photographed.

This week she was photographed in a full standing position meeting someone in local government by a team member. The image published was not great.

Once upon a time, we did not photograph and publicise these smaller events. Now we all have a camera, and casual or candid images may get used.

After seeing the images, I realised:

We all need to know what we can do in a split second to look our best when photographed in a full standing position by a friendly amateur.

An image from the waist up is so much more straightforward.

Here are a few quick, easy tips for a standing posture.

Women stand with their hips side onto the camera.

Your hips will look narrower from the side than the front.

Keeping your hips still, rotate your torso straight towards the camera.

Twist your body and keep your head straight.

Note: This posture is not natural, but it does create a flattering silhouette.

The pose will create the illusion of broad shoulders and narrow hips.

If you are standing alone, try placing your hand on your hips, as it will give you somewhere to put them.

This stance is known as the “power pose.” And, of course, add a smile showing your teeth.

I know this may sound a bit pedantic, but knowledge is power. And a quick change of posture will make all the difference to those final images.

I help professional women elevate their style and build a powerful presence by understanding their clothes so they are confident and look good every day.