Portrait Posing

What is a good prompt for a subject to create movement and nice shapes in photos?

• Move their shoulders around

• Stand perfectly still

• Keep their arms crossed

• Look directly at the camera

What is a useful technique to avoid flat photos when taking close-up portraits?

• Have both shoulders directly facing the camera

• Bring one shoulder closer to the camera

• Keep the shoulders completely still

• Shrug both shoulders up

What simple prompt can photographers give their subjects for close-up portraits to add variety?

• Ask them to look away from the camera

• Tell them to keep their head perfectly straight

• Suggest they tilt their head

• Instruct them to close their eyes

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What is a recommended technique for posing a subject's feet?

• Keep them perfectly still to avoid blur.

• Direct the subject to move their feet around.

• Have the subject stand on one leg.

• Hide the feet behind an object.

What technique is suggested to make a subject's hands look more natural in a photo?

• Have the subject clench their fists tightly.

• Ask the subject to hide their hands behind their back.

• Direct the subject to caress their own arm or where their hand is resting.

• Ensure the hands are completely out of the frame.