| Whether you are searching for a career in fashion | | | | from the lens. Let your hands fall naturally into |
| modeling or glamour modeling, it is very important for | | | | position whenever possible. Remember, you want to |
| you to realize that there is more to becoming a | | | | be yourself - on purpose. |
| model than just standing there looking beautiful. | | | | Now that you have learned what to do, consider |
| One very important factor in becoming a good model | | | | these things you should try to avoid while posing. |
| is posing, and in order for you to learn the different | | | | Things to Avoid when Posing for a Photographer |
| poses needed for the type of modeling career you | | | | Misplaced Body Language |
| are seeking it will take practice, practice, practice. | | | | Body language and expressions come naturally but |
| Make Your Posing Look Natural | | | | the language you are projecting might not be what |
| When preparing for your photo shoot, there are | | | | your photographer wants in a particular pose. You |
| numerous steps you can take to ensure you are | | | | need to conciously focus on ways to prevent these |
| comfortable while posing and your photos will look | | | | habits while posing. |
| more natural. | | | | Don't hold your breath during a pose. Stay relaxed |
| Get Posing Ideas | | | | and your photos will look as if you just happened to |
| Before you head to your photo shoot, pick at least | | | | be sitting this way when the photographer walked |
| ten poses you really like from fashion or glamour | | | | up. |
| magazines, or poses you've learned from previous | | | | In most pose situations you want your arms, legs, |
| photo shoots. Take time to practice each pose in | | | | wrists, etc. slightly bent unless you are directed to do |
| front of a mirror until you feel comfortable and have | | | | otherwise Most people don't stand or sit with their |
| the confidence of knowing you look great doing | | | | arms and legs completely stiff. A good point to |
| these poses. | | | | remember is, if it will bend, bend it. |
| Hands and Facial Expression | | | | Mona Lisa Smile? |
| Also, focus on what to do with your hands and pay | | | | Another posing tip to remember is that you don't |
| attention to facial expressions. A pose is virtually | | | | always have to smile. You should have a good |
| dead and unimaginative without a "look". You should | | | | variety of smiling and serious looks. But, sometimes |
| be able to close your eyes, imagine a thought, open | | | | you will want to give a large, open-mouthed laugh. If |
| your eyes and sell that thought. Practice this | | | | you are susposed to be happy, look the part! |
| technique and your photos will come alive. | | | | Your Eyes are the Windows to Your Soul |
| Become an Idea Factory | | | | Don't always look straight into the camera. When you |
| Unless you are shooting for an advertising agency or | | | | cut your eyes to the left or right, you create an air |
| some other type of special interest session many | | | | of mystery. When you look up and away, you are |
| photographers recommend that you bring some of | | | | annoyed. Tilt your chin slightly down and look straight |
| your own posing ideas to the shoot. In addition to | | | | ahead for a sexy look. |
| your ideas, the photographer may have his or her | | | | About Blinking |
| own idea of how the session should go. | | | | Beware of the Blink! If you have to blink, try to blink |
| Rapport with Your Photographer | | | | between exposures. This is not always easy, |
| Always work with a photographer you feel you can | | | | especially if you are working in a photography studio. |
| trust. This will make communication between the two | | | | Some models get into a habit of anticipating the |
| of you easier and give you the confidence to | | | | strobes and start to close their eyes when the |
| express your own ideas. | | | | picture is about to be snapped. |
| Always listen to what the photographer tells you. If | | | | Get into the habit of not paying attention to the |
| you are really uncomfortable with the pose, let your | | | | flash and concentrate wholy on the pose, your body |
| photographer know how you feel, in a nice way. | | | | language, hand position, etc. and your images will |
| Remember, he is looking through the camera lens and | | | | come out as you expect. |
| might see something you don't. | | | | Be Bold!! |
| If the photographer says she wants something | | | | Never be afraid to try out some of your own poses |
| different in the pose, try looking away from the | | | | in front of your photographer. Most photographers |
| camera or giving a unique facial expression. This is | | | | are glad to hear suggestions from you. |
| where your practice in front of the mirror really pays. | | | | How do You See Yourself? |
| Posture | | | | When you look at your final images don't be critical |
| When posing you should always keep good posture | | | | of yourself. Find positive ways to improve your |
| unless the photographer instructs you to do | | | | posing. Discover your strengths and weaknesses and |
| otherwise. Hold your stomach in to give your | | | | shoot for the stars. |
| abdomen a more toned appearance. If you have | | | | I am certain that Tyra Banks still works on her |
| gained a few pounds stick out your chin a little to | | | | appearance and her posing artistry even though she |
| avoid the appearance of a double chin in your photos. | | | | has achieved a degree of stardom. Shouldn't you? |
| Keep your fingers slightly apart and pointed away | | | | |