How to Pose Like a Model

Finding Pose Ideas:

• Explore Instagram and Facebook

• Following photographers and models

• Saving pose inspiration
  

Organizing Pose Ideas:

• Creating folders for different poses

• Categorizing poses by position

• Keeping a variety of pose categories
  

Essential Equipment:

• Tripod with a bluetooth remote

• Mirror

• Lens Buddy app
  

Recommended App for Posing:

• Setting up timer and pose modes

• Flash option for studio simulation
  

Modeling Techniques:

• Contouring your body for photos (s-shape, make c curve in back and point toes)

• Playing with arm positions

• Maintaining relaxed hands and body
  

Creating Depth in Poses:

• Using clothing as props

• Playing with hair for dimension

• Experimenting with facial expressions
  

Emoting Through Posing:

• Conveying emotion with facial expressions requires using real emotions that you are thinking in your head

• Techniques for sultry and flirty looks are to pretend like you're flirting with the camera
  

Exploring Creative Poses:

• Embracing experimentation

• Developing signature poses