"How to Pose Like a Cover Star" By Seventeen Editors

"Imagine someone you really like or care about is in the lens. Then, lower your chin and look directly into the lens — stay at eye level — you will seem more confident." 

— Photographer Cliff Watts

"Everybody has their own little secret or a wink in the eye, you need to think of your secret while you're having your photo taken so the picture can be interesting." 

— Photographer Kenneth Willardt

"Keep your body loose and keep breathing so you never seem stiff or uncomfortable." 

— Photographer Cliff Watts

"A lot of wind always helps when you're posing to create a great cover. The wind needs to be a few feet away however; putting it too close to your face is too much." 

— Photographer Kenneth Willardt

"Remember — you are not looking into a lens or camera, but into the eyes of the people looking at your picture." 

— Photographer Cliff Watts

"You want to pose like you're in a good mood, having fun, and you're confident. Never act timid or insecure when posing for Seventeen. It's not about being serious." 

— Photographer Kenneth Willardt

"The key to a great photo, whether it's for a magazine cover or not, is confidence — people will see what you're saying with your eyes." 

— Photographer Cliff Watts

"To have a great cover, you need good music, a good hair and makeup team, good styling, and a great feeling on set where everybody feels relaxed and the star can just have fun with posing." 

— Photographer Kenneth Willardt

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