as naturally open as possible and ignore the strobes if you are
working in a photography studio.
Breathe
Although sometimes concentration enhances a good photograph, obvious concentration can distract and often ruin a
good photograph as well. Do not hold your breath for a modeling pose; always remember to breathe and appear at ease.
Posture
Bad posture is an unrecognized flaw in many people. However, for models, posture is a harmful flaw. Always remember
to keep your back straight and your shoulders up. Slouching
affects the mood of the photograph and enlarges the appearances of your stomach. In addition to your back and shoulders, always remember to flex your stomach muscles. Despite
your weight or state of shape, your abdomen will appear more
toned if you flex.
Limbs
Symmetry is officially out in the modeling world. When posing, make sure to differentiate your arms and legs with asymmetrical poses. If you have one arm long and straight by your
side, make sure the other arm is bent. Whether a big or small
angle, the bend will make the modeling pose look more real,
less artificial. Continue the asymmetry to your legs. If one leg
is locked straight, give the other leg a casual bend.
Camera
Although the camera is the ultimate focal point of a modeling
photo shoot, great models do not look directly into the camera. To enhance the quality of your photo shoot, look away
from the camera with a mix of head and eye poses. Looking off to the right or left side, or tiling your neck to either
side can help you avoid direct eye contact with the camera.
In many cases, your head and neck can remain stationary
in your modeling pose—and your eyes can do all the work.
Head and eye positions, coupled with personable facial expressions make for great model poses.
Sitting Poses
If you are sitting down during your photo shoot—don’t think
it’s ok to slack off. In fact, sitting photo shoots require a lot of
extra work. If you are sitting down or reclining, it’s important
to put your eight on the back of one thigh, rather than distributing your weight equally on both thighs. If you roll one
hip up from the ground or surface, shifting your weight will
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