INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When someone else takes the picture, you are more free to pose exactly the way you would like. Another set of eyes can also make sure the photo is staged well, and can offer feedback. A profile picture should focus on your face, but it can include more of your body if done correctly. For a simple, confident pose, stand with one hand positioned on a hip. Angle your elbow slightly backwards. If you do include more of your body in the picture, make sure that your face is still the focus, and that your features can be easily seen. Good posture is important, but standing perfectly straight can make you seem stiff and unnatural in a picture. Try tilting your body slightly to the side, and leaning your head slightly forward. This will make your body look more relaxed and proportional. Professional photographers talk about the "Rule of Thirds." Imagine drawing two vertical lines that would divide the picture into three equal parts. Keep most of yourself on one of those lines, rather than directly in the middle of the picture.

SUMMARY: Have someone else take the picture of you, if possible. Try taking a head and shoulders or head and torso shot. Angle your body. Position yourself slightly to one side or the other.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll probably find smaller windows easier to work with than large ones. Junkyards and reclamation yards are a good place to start looking. Ebay usually has some old lots of windows for sale by collection. Or you could just start checking dumpsters in your neighborhood. If you are using old windows, you need to be aware of some hazards such as splintered wood and nails sticking out. Check your window carefully before handling it and be sure to use tough gloves. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c9\/Make-Garden-Art-with-Old-Windows-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Garden-Art-with-Old-Windows-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c9\/Make-Garden-Art-with-Old-Windows-Step-2Bullet1.jpg\/aid5045819-v4-728px-Make-Garden-Art-with-Old-Windows-Step-2Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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Choose small windows to make creating your art easier. Make your windows safe before painting. Beware of bugs to make sure your art is not eaten.