Here are some basic posing poses and common mistakes most of us make.
“Hands on hips” is an aggressive pose. In addition, you are hiding your hands. Show your nails and point your elbows back. Turn your head a little and you have an intriguing pose, not an aggressive one.
Don't squeeze your waist, as this will create wrinkles in your clothing that will spoil your appearance.
Watch the position of your hands - avoid tense or unnaturally straight arms, as well as elbows pointed towards the photographer. Remember to keep your wrists free and flexible.
Lightly touching your face with your fingertips and keeping your mouth slightly open can make you more attractive if you don't get carried away. Do not put pressure on your face to avoid the “toothache effect”
Yes, your hands should be free, but they should not hang with whips, you are not a partisan being shot. Place one hand on your waist and slightly (slightly!) turn or tilt your head to enhance the beauty of your face.
Don't bulge your eyes, it looks too deliberate and unnatural. Turn your head slightly, open your lips slightly, and you can touch your face - it will be feminine.
Don't squint your eyes, you're not a mole. Your natural eye shape is the most beautiful.
Don't hide your face behind your hands. See what the difference is.
Beautiful poses for a photo shoot
Use hand accents correctly. Where your hands are, there is the viewer's attention. Instead of placing your hands on your stomach, it is better to emphasize the beauty of your waist. And it’s good to show your shoulders and chest with a more open gesture.
A sideways glance makes your lips look too big. It's better to try different angles of turning your head. And don't forget to look at the camera.
Unless you are the wife of an African tribal chief and have rings on your neck, don't lift your chin.
Your hands should always be relaxed. Just compare these two photos and you'll see why.
When shooting full-length, there is no point in artificially breaking the natural vertical line. Any pose in which you have to strain to maintain your balance, be it a squat or a slight bend to the side, will make you look like a broken doll in the photo.
How to take photos correctly? Here's a little secret to the pose for successful full-length photographs: the curve of your body should resemble the letter "S": face the photographer and shift your body weight to one leg and put the other forward. Remember to keep your arms relaxed, your posture comfortable, and your chin slightly raised.
Have a nice photo!
Do you want to be able to pose beautifully at a photo shoot?
The ability to pose in front of the camera is the key to the success of any photo shoot. Even if you are photographed by friends at a holiday or birthday, then even these simple pictures will look much better if you “Appear” in front of the camera in your “best way”
This is true, because we always notice that a smile is more suitable for one person, a more courageous or spiritual expression for another, the same applies to the position of the body, legs, arms, head. And you also have your own “Tricks” that you just need to find so that at the moment when you pose for a photo shoot, you can show yourself in a favorable light.
What's special about professional fashion models?
In fact, there is nothing special. Thus, if we do not take into account the currently valid canons of beauty and body proportions, then all that remains is the ability to pose well and quickly do in the frame what the photographer wants from her (or him). In order to pose correctly at a photo shoot, each fashion model spends quite a long time looking for different facial expressions, body and hand positions that will highlight her beauty and individuality. Ultimately, being in front of the camera, any professional fashion model understands what she needs to do and, most importantly, how she will look. This is exactly what you need to cultivate in yourself if you want to learn how to pose beautifully in front of the camera.
What to show and what to hide?
There is something beautiful in every person and there is something that I would like not to show or not focus on. Therefore, first you need to decide which parts of the body or emotions you are not the best at. If these are parts of the body, then it is always possible to choose positions in which they will not be clearly noticeable, but if these are certain facial expressions, then just try to avoid them, or not make them very obvious. Next, you should decide on those body positions, or positions, as well as facial expressions that will be most acceptable to you. Ultimately, you will know exactly what is best to hide and what is worth showing when posing for a photo shoot.
Look at yourself from the outside.
How else can you understand from which angle you look better? The best option to do this is to pose in front of a large, full-length mirror. Of course, you can work on facial expressions on a small scale, but you must see yourself completely: inside and out.
In order to fully prepare for a photo shoot, you need to select 10-20 different facial expressions, 20-30 angles in a standing position and 20-30 angles in a sitting position (on a chair or in an armchair), 10-15 angles in a lying position. These homemade preparations will be enough to ensure that you look at a photo shoot or any other photograph. in the best possible way. The most important thing is that when you know that you look good, you feel much more confident and relaxed, which means your photographs will be more natural.
Where can I get ideas for posing?
The answer is simple: look at modern fashion magazines, as well as popular photo resources on the Internet. Magazines should be modern only because they reflect the level of modern perception. If you analyze old photographs, you can note the static and solid nature of the positions. On the pages of modern fashion magazines we can see lightness and dynamics, bright emotionality.
Look at new issues of magazines, “Try on” each image for yourself in front of the mirror. This is how you can choose the most beautiful elements for later posing in front of the camera.
On photo resources in the sections “Portrait Photography”, “Glamour”, etc. you can also find very interesting photographs and try on those images for yourself. Only here you need to be more careful: in magazines there is an editorial qualification (a bad photograph will not be allowed to print), on the pages of photo sites there are a lot of mediocre works that are not examples to follow.
Thus, if you delve deeper into the topic, you can look for specialized literature on the Internet or in bookstores. I can offer several collections of e-books on posing.
Posing for men.
There are no special rules for male posing; all preparatory operations are the same. Of course, there are few photographs of men in magazines, and they do not always reflect masculinity. A male portrait should evoke a feeling of masculinity, confidence, and strength. Otherwise it will look like a "feminine" or "creative" look.
Posing for women.
Women, on the contrary, need to show tenderness, softness, and maybe shyness. Of course, it all depends on the objectives of the photo shoot: if you want to appear in the image of a vamp, and it suits you better, then of course you need to use this particular image. I want to give only general recommendations here.
Do you need emotions in the frame?
Yes, they are the ones who usually take the picture that you want to look at for quite a long time. The emotions in the photographs evoke an emotional response in the hearts of viewers. Dramatic photographs evoke empathy in us and allow us to think more seriously about the world and the problems that exist. Positive emotions simply flow from “Joyful” photographs into our souls, lift our spirits and paint the world with fresh colors.
Therefore: choose different facial expressions in front of the mirror. It can be sadness, joy, spirituality, temptation, sensuality, hope, confidence, fear, effort, thoughtfulness, daydreaming, passion, etc.
Don't forget that facial expressions and body position should match each other. Only if there is confidence on the face, then the position of the body should also convey confidence. Only if softness and tenderness are visible on the face, then the curves of the body should carry the same features. Otherwise there will be an imbalance in the frame.
How to deal with shyness?
To answer this question, you first need to find out where it comes from. Embarrassment and shyness when posing at a photo shoot arises only from low self-esteem. Standard thoughts in this case: I look bad, I don’t stand right, I look bad in photographs, etc.
If you take all the actions described above (work in front of the mirror with poses and emotions), then many pressures will simply dissipate: because now you will know exactly what you look like at the moment. With regular photography, the fear of the photographer (or of the camera) will go away: after all, if photo sessions are frequent, they will become natural for you, which will certainly be reflected in the photographs. So: more practice!
A little practical advice for proper posing at a photo shoot.
Try to keep your back straight: an even posture will emphasize youth and health. Pay attention to the shoulders: they should not be skewed. The position of your body should be natural and relaxed: tension in a photograph is always felt and spoils the frame.
Try to position yourself slightly sideways to the camera: a 3/4 (three-quarters) or 2/3 (two-thirds) turn will be optimal. This is especially important for full-length portraits, and also if you want to remove excessive fullness. Analyze your existing photographs: you will notice that in this position you look much slimmer.
The position of your legs sets the tone for the position of your entire body. For example, if you stand with your back to the camera and then turn your face in the other direction, you will get a classic backward look in the frame. If the legs were positioned forward, then everything would look different. Even with a half-length portrait, when the legs are not visible, due to the bends of the torso, we complete the placement of the legs in our heads, and as a rule, unmistakably.
When posing, pay attention to the position of the feet: they should not be parallel: 30-45 degrees is the optimal angle between them. It is better to transfer the main body weight to the back leg. Thus, if the weight is on the front leg, the pose will be aggressive.
Pay special attention to your hands: they should not just hang. Attention! Only if a half-length portrait is being taken, then the hands will be out of frame (they will simply be cut off. Therefore, it is better to give them some form, or take something in your hands, for example, an umbrella, a handbag or a scarf. You can hide your hands in back pockets of trousers, or in the front pockets of jeans, with your thumbs visible. You can grab the waist belt with your thumbs so that your hands hang down. But in any case, do not unfold your hands with an open palm. back side to the camera, because in this case they will appear large: it is better to turn them sideways (with the end part. Only if the hands are clearly included in the frame or are an essential element of the composition - they should look aesthetically pleasing.
If you are photographed while sitting, then look at how your legs are positioned: under no circumstances point them towards the camera, because in this case they will look larger than they actually are. It is better to take them to the side by placing them side by side, or crossing your legs.
Pay attention to your face: use only the most pleasant expression. A smile always looks good, but you can smile in different ways: which smile suits you best? The tilt of the head plays an important role: this will add romance and mystery to the portrait. But you don’t need to tilt your head very much, because in this case it will give the body position the appearance of “Submission”. I hope that applying all these tips will make your photos more beautiful and interesting.
Portrait photography is the art of expressing a subject's personality in a still image, which can be surprisingly difficult to pull off. Think about all the pictures you've taken where the person appears stiff or awkward.
The first step to showcasing someone's personality is staging. An entire book could be written about this, but in this article we will look at one of the main concepts of posing - the lines of the human body. How to position the model so that the lines of the body emphasize the person’s dignity.
Photographer Oliya T. Yabuta, model Nozomi Inoue
Seated pose
EOS 77D/ EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM/ FL: 24mm (38mm equivalent)/ Manual exposure (f/4, 1/200 sec)/ ISO 400/ WB: Auto
Left - correct technique posing, Right is wrong
In a photo where the posing technique is used correctly, you can see that the outline of the model's upper body is clearly depicted. The technique is used incorrectly: the model's arm hides part of her body, so the body looks wider. The model is looking away from the light source, which causes her face to be hidden in shadow.
Showing your natural body shape
If you want the photograph to show the entire person's figure, it is important to remember how to position the subject's forearms. For example, if you want to highlight the model's waist in a shot, create empty space between the forearm and the waist.
If the model's arms are in front of her (as in the "less than ideal" example), viewers cannot see the natural contour of the body, which goes against your intentions and can even make the model look wider than he or she actually is.
At the same time, avoid vertical positioning of your hands (see "not ideal" example). This will make the pose stiff and unnatural. Instead, make sure the line your hand creates is at a non-vertical angle. This posing will make the image more dynamic and natural. To set up the model this way, you will need:
- form an angle between her body and the light source so that the model’s face is well lit;
- place the model's elbows on the table and lightly rest his hand on the front of his face;
- position the forearm so that the waist is not covered;
- ask the model to spread her shoulders so that the shoulder blades on her back are directed towards each other. This will improve your posture in the frame;
- Lower the model's face slightly so the light doesn't shine directly.
What to take note
Make sure the person's body is at an angle to the camera.
A thinner waist looks good whether you are a man or a woman. You can achieve this by having the model tilt their body slightly away from the camera.
In the "good" example image, you can notice that after the model sat down, her upper body was turned clockwise away from the camera.
This helps eliminate the vertical line and creates a smoother line for the model's body, which is especially important if you're trying to showcase a woman's curves and body features.
You can ask the model to slightly tilt her upper body at an angle towards the camera, this will help demonstrate softness and femininity.
Don't forget the details! Make sure that your hands and fingers also do not form a clear vertical or horizontal line. This also applies to the legs: see the "less than ideal" example in the second point below.
S-shape pose
Ideal (technique applied correctly). Legs look longer and waist slimmer
Not ideal (technique not applied). Frontal shooting. Not very conducive to the beauty of the figure
EOS 77D/ EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM/ FL: 35mm (56mm equivalent)/ Manual exposure (f/8, 1/125 sec)/ ISO 800/ WB: Auto
Description of the pose
Left - correct, right - not quite perfect image
Slightly tilt your body. The figure will look more elongated, and this will make it slimmer.
Try to avoid taking full-face portraits of a model standing upright unless you have a specific reason to do so. The body appears larger when viewed straight on, meaning that shooting from this angle can make objects appear larger. Instead, make sure your model's body is slightly tilted away from the camera (about 45 degrees is good enough).
Make your legs look longer
The pose will look quite rigid if both legs are simply straightened. Ask the model to lift her hip slightly and rotate it so that it is closer to the camera. This both creates the illusion of a longer leg and adds some dynamics to the pose by breaking up the horizontal line that is created.
Make the body appear shorter (and the legs appear longer in comparison) by turning the shoulder closer to the camera and asking the model to lean forward a little. This will also have a "slimming effect".
What to take note
The basic pose that looks most flattering on camera creates an S shape. If you get this pose right, your model will look taller and slimmer with longer legs and a smaller waist. However, unless you are working with a professional model, the desired pose is harder to achieve than it seems. Here's a simple yet foolproof method to get anyone into the perfect pose.
How to Direct a Model: 3 Simple Steps to Achieve the Perfect S-Shape Pose
- Position the model at a 45 degree angle to the camera
This angle emphasizes the lines from the bust to the hip, as well as the chin.
- All weight should be placed on the leg that is farthest from the camera
For the S-shape to look good, all of your body weight should be on one leg. To verify this, ask the model to lift the other leg. If the weight is distributed correctly, she should do it easily.
The axis of the shoulder and hips will naturally move to maintain the balance of the body, causing the entire body to form an S-shaped line.
- Ask to pull the toe of the leg that is in front
The toe on the free leg should be stretched. It should be lowered to the floor directly in front of the supporting leg. The model should be able to do this fairly easily without losing balance if step 2 was done correctly.
K-shape pose: for the illusion of movement
Ideal (technique applied correctly). There is a feeling of movement. The pose creates visual tension with the background
Not ideal (technique not used). The vertical lines created by the pose match those created by the window frames in the background. The pose looks stiff and the entire image appears static
EOS 77D/ EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM/ FL: 42mm (67mm equivalent)/ Manual exposure (f/4.5, 1/320 sec)/ ISO 400/ WB: Auto
Description of the pose
On the left is perfect posing. Right: not ideal
Stretch as much as you can - elongation creates stunning dynamic lines. In contrast to the S-shape pose and how it shows off soft, feminine curves, the K-shape poses are bolder, more open, and dynamic. To achieve the desired shape, the model needs to extend her leg and open her arms.
In this pose, almost every part of the body is either stretched or curved. This may seem unnecessary, but you don't have to worry about the image looking artificial: the tension of "exaggerating" will create lines that add dynamics.
Things to note: Make sure the pose doesn't follow the lines in the background
This tip applies to any pose, not just the K-shape pose: make sure that the lines formed by the body do not duplicate the lines in the background.
In the "not ideal" example, the lines of the window frame and the line formed by the upper body of the model form two vertical ones. This not only distracts attention from the model, but also disrupts the overall rhythm of the image.
The dynamics and contrast of a bold pose (such as a K-shape pose) help create visual tension in a background with many vertical lines. This not only draws attention to the lines of the body, but also makes the image more visually appealing.
To get the correct K-pose, ask the model:
- put all your weight on one leg and pull the other leg as far as possible;
- extend the toe on the relaxed leg. In this case, you need to turn your leg so that your knee is facing the camera. This will make your legs look longer;
- tilt the upper body from the waist upward in the direction of the outstretched leg. This will emphasize the pose;
- try to pull your neck in the opposite direction from your upper body. This will make the neck look longer;
- with one hand touch the shoulder and/or waist to make some changes in the pose.
Finally, remember that communication is critical. Your model is also a person!
Communication is very important when you are working with a model. Your portrait subject doesn't know what she (or he) looks like through the lens, so make sure you give detailed and clear instructions.
At the same time, it is important to establish good contact with the model. This will help you relax and open up, which in turn will improve your portrait photography.
What is important to know when communicating with a model.
Don't criticize. Express yourself positively.
Even if the poses don't look very good, there is no need to discard them. Stay calm and guide the model, explaining without irritation how she or he can stand up or sit down. Always do this with respect.
Praise the model as much as you can.
Everyone loves compliments, even if it concerns the most trivial things. Give compliments as much as possible - this will help make the shooting atmosphere more pleasant and give the model confidence.
If you want your model to smile, make her smile.
If there is a certain expression you want to capture, try to evoke that emotion in your model through conversation. For example, if you want your subject to smile or laugh, tell a funny story.
Surely you have noticed that some girls, who are completely ordinary in life, look stunning in photographs? What is the reason? They just love the camera, are not shy and know how to pose. The body is capable of conveying emotions no worse than a glance or a smile. If you always want to get great pictures in which a luxurious, liberated girl enjoys life, then we will teach you how to pose correctly.
How to pose for the camera? The main secrets of successful photo shoots
Getting great shots is easy, just follow these simple tips:
How to pose correctly in front of the camera: spectacular poses
And now we get to the fun part - learning how to pose in front of the camera.
Slender body in the frame
Not only physical activity, but also its correct placement in the frame can make your body slimmer. Try to learn a few simple techniques.
Full face
Unpleasant creases on the neck, a double chin from nowhere, thick cheeks and a crooked nose - all this spoils wonderful photographs and great mood. How to “pose your face” correctly?
Signature pose
Please note that each celebrity who often appears in front of photographers has their own signature pose. Try to find the same one for yourself.
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How to relax in front of the camera
The fear of being constrained or awkward is the most striking of our fears. People who come to a photo shoot for the first time are often very shy. Choose a photographer with whom you feel comfortable. Chat with him before shooting, tell him what kind of pictures you are waiting for, what you are afraid of.
To overcome strong anxiety, breathe deeply: inhale through your nose, exhale through your mouth. Let your muscles relax, you can even jump. Don't try to smile unless you're sure it's natural to smile. Remember to keep moving while shooting. Work with your shoulders, body, head, transfer your body weight from one leg to the other. But don’t rush too much: first you changed your legs, then your arms, worked your shoulders, looked away in the other direction, and so on. This way you have a better chance of getting good photos.
On whom does the result depend?
The photographer usually has much more responsibility. He will always find contact with you and try to conduct a photo shoot in a positive environment. And it will definitely help you with posing. You can experience pleasure not only from the pictures received after a month, but also from the shooting process. And this greatly improves self-esteem. Choose the “right” photographer, and you will want to return to him more than once.
How to hide figure flaws
- Keep your back straight and your shoulders back.
- Make the maximum bend in your back to make your figure graceful.
- When taking pictures sideways, do not press your arms close to your body: even if your forearm is thin, it will still end up flattened.
- Watch your feet - pull your toes.
- The body should be directed away from the camera, the arms should not be pressed, so that the waist is visible.
- To make your legs appear longer, turn them slightly to the side.
- Life hack for a beach photo shoot: it’s best to wear a one-piece swimsuit. It will also look beautiful if the lower edges of the swimming trunks are pulled up a little.
Posing for portraits
- Relax your face, you can squint your eyes a little, but just don’t overdo it. Otherwise, you will “sleep” in all frames.
- Don't make a pout with your lips; it looks ridiculous in the photo. This is suitable for selfies where you can see and control your face.
- You can breathe through your mouth, open it slightly. But only slightly!
- If your hands are in the frame, relax your hands and do not turn their backs towards the camera.
- Don't hang your head low to avoid a double chin.
- And the most important thing is this good mood! Then posing will not be difficult.
Where to put your hands
- Try to position your hands sideways to the camera, but do not strain them.
- When posing, one hand can be left at the waist, and the other one can be lowered down in front of the leg.
- You can cross your arms under your chest. But note that both brushes should be visible and should be directed sideways towards the camera.
- Don't hide one hand under your arm.
- Looks good if you put only your thumbs in your pockets.
- Beautifully placed hands near the face are the key to a cool and unusual portrait.
What to do with your feet
- Place your feet on your toes. This not only lengthens them, but also makes them more graceful - it’s not just that high-heeled shoes were invented.
- Do not point your knees towards the camera, so as not to add 2-3 extra pounds to your legs.
- Try to change your position when posing, and don't forget to move to get more successful shots.
- Watch your feet. Do not bend your toes too far down and do not bend your toes too far up. Let the curve of the foot be straight or shoe-shaped. It happens that everything in the picture is perfect, the model has positioned her leg and foot correctly, and her big toe sticks up, so much so that it attracts attention. This photo is immediately in the firebox.
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