An interesting article (h/t +George Wiman) on why old time photos and paintings didn't feature smiling subjects. It's not just because it's hard to hold a smile for long, but because big grins were considered … well, declasse, and kind of stupid-looking.
While smiles are the "standard," I'll note for candid photos I like a variety of facial expressions.
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The smile: Enabled by culture and technology, it’s a little landmark, a signpost only noticed when it leads astray.
Why Didn’t People Smile in Old Portraits?
Before technology made snapshots possible, only drunkards and sex gods could grin.
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