Poses for Portrait of a Man

1. The most common pose for portraits of men: with arms crossed. Pay attention to two things: shoulders should be straightened, picked up his stomach.




2. When it is necessary to shoot a full-length, then pose with crossed arms work well. Also ask the model to cross one foot over the other. Make sure that the weight is transferred primarily on one leg, or posture is ugly and uncomfortable.



3. Most often photographing the question: "Where do I put his hands?". In fact, the solution is quite simple. There are four main options for the location of the hands, which can be used in any combination.
1. Free hanging on the sides of the body.

2. Hands on hips

3. Hands in pockets

4. Hands crossed on his chest
In addition, the arms should be relaxed, do not strain your muscles (unless you're a bodybuilder).



4. It is a natural posture for a man in a standing position. In men, indeed, there are problems when shooting with the placement of the hands, so the option to keep them fully or partially in the side pockets can help achieve a natural and relaxed posture.



5. A variation of the previous poses. You can hold the clothes over his shoulder, the thumb of the other hand rests on his trouser pocket, his legs crossed. This position works very well.



6. This option to pose in a sitting position. Ankle of one leg is placed on the other knee, posture, natural and relaxed. The camera angle should be slightly raised above the eye model.



7. Building on the wall - another option poses for a portrait of the growth.



8. pose leaning against the side shoulder to the wall. Works very well for both improvised and official portraits.



9. rather simple pose for official or business portrait. Subject matter in hand (eg, laptop, book, or even tools) can work as a sign pointing to the occupation portrayed.



10. Contrary to popular belief, the subject's partially crouched on the table, it is absolutely normal. The official portrait of such a posture adds some stiffness.



11. This is a simple pose for a person who sits at the table. In order to show the occupation model can be included in the frame, some items on the table that will work as signs.



12. A small change in the previous posture. Very suitable for official or business portraits.



13. If you want to show the workplace person not in front of, and behind it (such as a table), take a picture of the other side. The result will be official, but at the same time, outdoor portrait.



14. The man is leaning on the desk arms crossed. You can also place some office furniture on the table to point to the profession portrayed.



15. Make a portrait more attractive and interesting enough just using the chair as a prop. Very well suited for capturing creative people in their working environment.



16 people comfortably seated in a chair. Works well when shooting official and business portraits.



17. Simple and natural posture of a man sitting on the ground. Variations pose possible to create, change direction and shooting angles.



18. Another option for sitting posture. Suitable for outdoor shooting.



19. Simple and relaxed pose for a seated person.



20. The relaxed informal pose. A man sits with his back to a wall or an object.



21. Finally, let your will be portrayed the main character in the frame. Do not be afraid to crop tighter, even if it is cut forehead and chin.



It should be noted that these patterns poses only serve as a starting tochki.Net no standards, and each pose can and should be adjusted according to the conditions and shooting scenarios. Do not need to follow them literally. In fact, everything you need for a good portrait - it's simplicity and naturalness of man. Simple backgrounds, simple clothes, simple postures and natural emotion.