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Early photography required long exposure times, so the subject needed to hold a pose for a minute or more (ever make a pin-point camera in high school?). Any shift of expression would result in a blurred, ruined image. A stern or reposed expression is much easier to maintain than a true, or even a fake smile. When exposure times improved in the 20th century, we all began to say "Cheese".
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There are a few reasons why Queen Victoria didn't smile in photos. First, the long exposure time required for early Photography made it difficult to maintain a smile for an extended period. Additionally, it was a societal norm at the time for people in formal portraits to maintain a serious and dignified expression. Lastly, Queen Victoria's personal attitude towards photography was generally reserved and serious, which likely influenced her expression in photographs.
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Why didn't Queen Victoria smile in her photos?
because she was too ugly
Why did Queen Victoria not smile?
In those days, a monarch would maintain decorum by keeping a serious face; but there are a few photos of Victoria smiling.
Did Queen Victoria ever smile?
yes she did smile.
What good thing did Queen Victoria do?
Never Smile :(
Why didn't Queen Victoria smile in pictures?
she was sad
Does queen Elizabeth ever smile?
She does all the time! Unfortunately the press has a habit of taking unflattering and angry-looking photos of Her Majesty. She almost always smiles.
The band smile became what band?
Queen
What do you do for regular photos but not driver license?
That could be "smile".
Why did no one smile in old pictures?
The main reason is because photographers didnt really allow customs to smile in photos but the old times were rough and people didn't have many things to smile about I hope I helped xxx
Why did Queen Victoria never smile?
I think it all stemmed from her remark "We are not amused". I think she was very amused in her younger years, before her husband died of Typhoid, she had 9 children.
What is a grin with 5 letters in it?
smile? is this for bin weevils? because if it is, i tried doing smile and it didnt work for me. and i cant think of what else it could be.
How do you say Whenever you look at the picture smile in French?
To say whenever look at the picture smile in Frenchsouriez lorsque vous regardez les photos
