Photography Posing Techniques

Front

Weight Distribution

Back

No flat feet, weight distribution should be uneven, weight shifted on one leg to create natural curve, women should put weight on back leg and bend front leg.

Front

Good Posture

Back

Elongate spine up through top of head, roll back and relax shoulders.

Front

Asymmetry

Back

Avoid perfect symmetry, make limbs slightly uneven to avoid rigidity and make pose more dynamic - if there's two of something make them different.

Front

Movement

Back

Encourage motion and repetitive actions to capture energy, have model step/rock back and forth from one foot to another to look more natural.

Front

45 Degree Angle

Back

Have model turn slightly away from camera to slim.

Front

No Foreshortening

Back

Avoid limbs coming straight towards camera.

Front

Seated Shots

Back

Sit on edge of chair, do not photograph seat of pants straight on.

Front

Plus Size Women

Back

Shoot from eye level or slightly above, model turns slightly away from camera, model leans towards camera and pushes hips away from camera.

Front

Long Hair

Back

Brush hair off shoulder closest to camera to back, bring hair to front of shoulder furthest from camera.

Front

Background

Back

Avoid lines coming straight out of model's head.