How to look glamorous on Zoom: Celebrity photographer shares her top tips for looking your best at your next online meeting
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A celebrity photographer has revealed how you can always look your best for Zoom meetings while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Current restrictions imposed by the Federal Government mean thousands are currently working from home and practising social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Australian photographer Joyce Ong shared five simple tips with FEMAIL, which are guaranteed to maximise your online look.
Joyce said the most common mistakes are made due to ‘lack of knowledge of setting up spaces, equipment and wardrobe malfunctions’.
Have Your Laptop At Eye Level
Joyce explained that ‘this may sound simple but it’s something people don’t actually consider’.
She told FEMAIL: ‘It’s much nicer having a conversation with your colleagues at the same eye level, rather than staring at each other from unflattering angles because your screen is positioned too high or too low.’
Light Yourself Well
Joyce said it’s very important to face natural light from a window during your virtual meetings.
‘Natural light is often the best and provides a soft glow to your skin, it’s like having an Instagram filter on,’ she said.
‘Having a second light source facing you will allow you to look even more radiant, if you find the natural light is not strong enough.’
Joyce said it’s very important to face natural light from a window during your virtual meetings.
‘Natural light is often the best and provides a soft glow to your skin, it’s like having an Instagram filter on,’ she said.
‘Having a second light source facing you will allow you to look even more radiant, if you find the natural light is not strong enough.’
Give Yourself A Sound Check
It’s important your sound quality is as good as your visuals as you’ll need sound to communicate with your colleagues.
Joyce said: ‘If you are holding your online meetings in a small room, then using your in-built microphone on the laptop should be sufficient’.
‘However if you are in a bigger, echoey space, you may want to consider investing in a microphone to boost the quality of your sound.’
It’s important your sound quality is as good as your visuals as you’ll need sound to communicate with your colleagues.
Joyce said: ‘If you are holding your online meetings in a small room, then using your in-built microphone on the laptop should be sufficient’.
‘However if you are in a bigger, echoey space, you may want to consider investing in a microphone to boost the quality of your sound.’
Check Your Background
‘No one wants to see your washing, unmade bed or dirty dishes in the background,’ Joyce said.
You should arrange your background and if you’re using Zoom you can also choose to use virtual backgrounds.
‘Green plants or a neat pile of books generally look nice if you aren’t going for a plain wall and branded banner look,’ she said.
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Stand Out
‘Now you’ve got your background sorted, wear a contrasting colour, or a bright shirt to make you pop and stand out from your background,’ Joyce said.
‘Depending on the light and a few other factors, online meetings can also make you look a bit washed out…so ladies, consider wearing makeup as well.’
