How to Find Your Best Side for Photos Like a Pro

  • Publish date: Monday، 26 May 2025 Reading time: 1 min read

Learn how to identify your best profile with simple steps for flattering photos and boosted confidence.

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Choosing your best profile—or the side of your face that looks most flattering in photos—can be surprisingly simple. Here’s how to figure it out:

1. Take Symmetrical Photos

  • Stand in front of a camera or mirror.

  • Take or look at photos of your face turned left, right, and straight on, with the same lighting and expression.

2. Check for Facial Symmetry

  • Most people have slightly asymmetrical features. Your "best side" is usually the one that appears more balanced or expressive.

  • Common indicators:

    • Smoother jawline

    • Higher or more arched eyebrow

    • More open eye or lifted eyelid

    • Clearer skin or fewer blemishes

3. Use the Selfie Test

  • Open your phone camera and take selfies from both angles.

  • Compare them and see which one you naturally prefer—this is often your best side.

4. Ask Others

  • Sometimes friends or photographers notice patterns. Ask which photos of you they like best.

5. Celebrities Often Know

  • Many celebrities consistently pose with their best side to the camera. Once you find yours, you’ll naturally favor it too.

Fun fact: Studies show that the left side is more commonly chosen as the best side due to stronger emotional expression.