If you are a foot model and want to stand out, you need to know how to take good foot pictures. Thankfully, there are plenty of tips you can follow to achieve this. These tips include:

Ensure that your feet are properly groomed.

Your feet are the main subject of your pictures. Because of this, you should take the best possible care of them.

The first thing you need to do is make sure your feet are clean and well-kept. If you can spend money on your feet, get a good foot scrub, foot files, and a hydrating lotion.

At least twice a week, soak your feet for about 15 minutes in warm water. It will even be better if you can add a few drops of lavender oil for the best results. You should then use a foot scrub to remove dead skin. After removing the dead skin, wash and dry the feet, after which you should apply lotion. 

When applying lotion or cream, do it in a circular motion while massaging the feet. 

At all times, ensure that your toenails are cut and filed. Once you are done, put a coat of clear nail polish on them.

As mentioned above, repeat these steps once or twice a week for the best outcome.

You can do most of the foot care at home, but if you can’t, feel free to visit a spa or salon for a foot massage and other treatments.

When you are choosing foot care products, always go for high-quality ones. You can go for Kerasal products or any other products proven to restore dry skin, repair cracked heels, and renew damaged nails.  

Use the right equipment.

You might have the best-looking feet, but you will only take great photos using good equipment. 

You should have a good camera, lenses, lighting equipment, and editing software. While these pieces are necessary for those excellent-looking photos, they don’t come cheap. 

You can always start with your phone if you can’t afford to buy new equipment. Most modern phones have good cameras, so you should take your time to research and find one that gives you the best photos. 

Regardless of the camera you use, never compromise on the lighting. For the best outcome, shoot during the day. Always take your photos on a bright, sunny day.

If you are taking photos at night, use an LED light. These bulbs aren’t too expensive, and your feet will look good.

Properly set your photos.

The setting is a big part of how your pictures look. People like to see feet in different situations, and the pictures look creative and beautiful because of the setting. So, you should give priority to the setting. 

Experts recommend getting random pictures of your feet as you go on your day. For example, if you are on a beach, take pictures of your feet.

In a garden, you could take a creative picture of your feet with flowers or in the woods.

If you are the creative kind, tell a story with your pictures. The idea behind your photographs should be exciting and make people want to buy them.

Make use of props

You can get the look you want for your feet pictures with the help of props. And the good thing is that there are plenty of props you can use. The most common ones are: 

Candles: While taking a picture, put some candles around your feet. They will make the picture look better.

Flowers: Spread them around where you want to take your picture.

Temporary tattoos: They are cheap to buy online or at a store near you, and they are a great addition to any feet photo shoot and can give the photos a lot of personality.

Foot jewelry: You can use plenty of cute and unique foot jewelry options to your advantage. 

Always pose for the photos.

When you take a picture of your feet, you want the angle to be just right. You don’t want too much or too little of your feet to appear in the picture.

The best way to find the right angle is to try different foot poses and see which looks best. Some of the poses you can try out include: 

Feet in the air: You need to lie on your back with your legs in the air. You can take this shot in many ways. You can shoot the feet from far or when close. You can curl them or leave them in a straight position. It’s all up to you. 

Top of the feet:  Here, you take a close-up photo of the top of your feet.

Bottom of the feet: while lying down and pointing your toes up, you should take a close-up photo of your feet while focusing on the bottoms of the feet.

Arched feet:  You place one foot straight and the other one arched. You can take pictures from above or from the side as long as you can see the feet.

Got beautiful feet?

Do you believe you have beautiful feet and have what it takes? You should put your best foot forward and enter the Kerasal “Are You ‘Foot’ogenic?” Photo Contest.

The Grand Prize Winner will be named “Foot Model of the Year” by Kerasal and featured on the Kerasal website. The winner will also get $1,000 gift cards for shoes and a year’s foot care products from Kerasal. The top eleven finalists will receive a $100 gift certificate for footwear and a 1-month supply of various Kerasal products.

If you are a foot model or have always liked how your feet look, this is an opportunity to make money and showcase your beautiful feet. 

Parting shot

Taking excellent feet photos doesn’t have to be complicated, but you need to put in the effort. The last thing you should do is take shaky photos, so always use a tripod or shutter control that reduces the shaking and ensures that you have sharper images. 

Also, tense feet don’t look good, so always take photos when relaxed.