Like any kind of art, photography does not have sex, and therefore one cannot confidently state that photo shoots are the lot of girls who love to show off. Now men are not less than posing for the camera and as professional models, and just for fun and beautiful pictures.
Photos turn out organic when in front of the camera knows what to do and how to show yourself. A man or a woman should have a good command of their own body language in order to look both natural and creative at the same time. To learn how to pose, you can start with the advice of professionals, gradually, inventing your own unique style.
Poses for photo shoots for girls and men
What poses will be for a photo shoot depends on many factors:
- venue;
- photo shoot topics;
- participants shooting (one or more).
Consider the main options.
On the street
Photos on the street are a storehouse of opportunities, because there is so much around that you can beat and use. That is why just standing in the frame and smiling is not enough.
With the help of body language, it is necessary to show the natural interaction with the outside world.
Consider the most winning, and therefore popular postures.
First for girls:
- Supermodel. One thigh should protrude a little to the side, on the other you need to put your hand. A half-turn option is also possible - you need to turn 45 degrees to the camera, the chest is located directly to the lens, one hand rests on the thigh.
- Triumphant. Designed to demonstrate the delight that the model receives from life. The leg bent at the knee is raised, the arms are spread to the sides, the collections are raised. It is necessary to slightly raise the chest and lean forward.
- Crosswise. It is enough from the supermodel pose to cross your legs so that the supporting one is straight, and the second one, slightly bent at the knee, is in front of it.
It is good to convey the atmosphere of a walk posture in which a man with one hand throws a suitcase or bag over the shoulder, 4 fingers of the other hand in a jeans pocket. It is better to throw the weight on one of the legs, and put the second one slightly forward, slightly bending the knee.
The following 2 poses are equally suitable for men and women:
- With a prop. It is enough to lean your back, shoulder, hip, or arm against a wall, pole, tree, or anything else on the street.
- Catwalk. Gives photos dynamics. One leg is slightly bent at the knee and protrudes forward, the second straight. Shoe socks should look slightly away from the camera.
For the New Year's photo shoot
New Year's photo session is always about celebration, fun, warmth and tradition. So, you can not do without the Christmas decorations - trees, garlands, a fireplace and gifts.
The best New Year's photos are spontaneous. Just play with gifts, admire and decorate the Christmas tree, arrange an improvised party and enjoy. A skilled photographer will be able to grab the right shots.
Photographing with the Christmas tree, you can not hide behind it. Although it is the main attribute of the New Year, it should not be brought to the forefront. You can stand to the left or right of the tree. Valid and photos lying surrounded by gifts or soft toys.
Photos look good on the street, there you can roll in the snow, play snowballs or sculpt a snowman.
The key to a successful Christmas photo shoot is a good mood.
For family photography
For a family photo shoot, the main thing is to show the cohesion of loved ones. But putting everyone near is not enough. Perfect frame with mutual hugs, which will organically demonstrate family unity.
A popular shot is where the whole family jumps at the same time. A photo in which loved ones lie in a circle, with their head in the middle is another way to show commonality.
The pictures on which everyone sits on the couch may not be original, but it allows the photographer to get a good composition. And if you take a photo, changing the view, from the side or the back, then the photo will be very unusual.
Simple ideas usually look no worse than intricate plots. Let the children just hang on their parents' backs, you get a natural and lively frame.
For erotic
The goal of an erotic photo shoot is to demonstrate the beauty, grace and power of a naked body. Good shots require a collaborative effort between the photographer and the model. The main problem is that not everyone can easily relax in front of the camera. This is especially true of the fair sex, who are often dissatisfied with their parameters.
Nevertheless, photo shoots in the style of "nude" are more common among women, consider first of all successful poses for girls.
There are 3 main variations:
- Lying down Pose can be performed both on the floor and on the bed. You can lean your legs, bend them a little at the knees and pull out the socks. This will help show the curves of the body. The main thing is not to overdo it and not to cross the fine line between erotica and debauchery.
- Sitting. In almost all poses, one of the legs is bent at the knee and stands on the toe. All women look advantageous in a pose when they lean on two straight arms, with their legs turned back. And the pose where the woman sits, having pressed her legs, and straightens her hair, having raised her head and straightening her back, is simple in execution.
- Standing These poses are best suited for tall girls. For a full-length photo, their body should take the form resembling the letter "S". You can change the position of the limbs and the direction of the gaze - down or towards the camera.
A man’s pose is one in which there are angles and straight lines. The simplest of them are:
- Hips need much more to turn away from the camera, the body, on the contrary, slightly tilt forward, hands - in the front pockets of jeans. Especially suitable for men with a strong torso.
- Lying sideways on the floor, one leg is standing, bent at the knee, arms extended forward, the gaze is directed straight into the camera. You can watch with a call, then the frame will contain a bit of provocation.
In a studio
Photos in the studio - it is always a well-built light and the opportunity to show themselves. One of the basic rules - do not try to look like someone else, just be yourself and listen to the photographer.
During the shooting, the model should change its position, not stand in one place, move. This will allow the photographer to choose the most successful positions and frames.
Before a photo session, you must have a good sleep, then your face will be fresh and your body will be alive and energetic.
For a couple
The photographs of lovers can capture the love, passion, tenderness, romantic attraction and much more. It is important not to hesitate to show your true feelings in front of the camera.
Well done pictures in which a man and a woman look each other in the eyes in anticipation of a kiss.
Innocent and light photos will be, if a man slightly hugs a woman from behind, kissing his cheek, temple, nose, forehead, but not his lips.
Sensuality will help convey the plot where a woman clasps a man behind her shoulders. He shudders at the beginning, but then he finds out and relaxes.
Memories of childhood always bring a touch of enthusiasm in a photo session. Let the girl jump on the back of a young man and arrange "pokatushki."
For pregnant
Pregnancy is an important period in the life of not only women, but the whole family. It is not surprising that many people want to capture it, as well as the anticipation in which all households are waiting for the baby.
The most common way to shoot a pregnancy is in profile, because the form emerges already in the early period.
Fathers are frequent guests at photo shoots of pregnant women. They set off the romance of the future mother. Care and tenderness show photos where a man kisses or strokes his tummy.
It is much more convenient in this position to take a photo while sitting. Changing the positions of hands and objects in them, you can experiment with angles and postures. Using additional props will add photos of completeness.
Examples of poses for photo shoots
How to avoid mistakes when posing in the photo, you can learn from the following video:
