Mistakes in posing in a photo and how to learn how to pose correctly

During the quarantine period, photo shoots outside the home are canceled. But there's a way out! You can get a picture no worse without leaving the apartment. The main thing is to know how to properly arrange the space for shooting at home and pose in the photo.

That's why the editorial board "Site" I decided to tell you a few important principles of home photography.



Advice on photography at home

1. Remember the background. The background plays no less important role than the object itself. The background of the photo can be clear or blurry, but it must be present. Therefore, it is better not to choose a black background for the photo.
   
   Use a tight curtain or plaid as a background. Just place them on the wall, chair or couch. It doesn’t matter what color they are or what color they are. It is only necessary to create a homogeneous, pleasant to the eye background of the photo.
   
   
2. Use the flash competently At home, it is advisable to photograph with a flash and a professional or homemade reflector (you can reflect the light of the lamp using foil or white paper). Thanks to them, the photos will be filled with soft light, and there will be no rough shadows on the subject. In addition, in portrait photos, the hair will have a pleasant shine.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Camera. To make quality, Beautiful photos of the houseIt is not necessary to have special equipment or create any supernatural conditions.
   
   The cameras of modern smartphones are often not inferior to the quality of good cameras. You just need to take into account some factors and learn to use all the advantages of the smartphone lens. It is also recommended to use the main camera rather than the front camera. You will get the highest quality, deep picture.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Photos with a beautiful environment, light and quality can spoil your not the most advantageous position in the frame. That is why you need to know how to sit in the frame to get the most successful result.

Mistakes in posing in a photo

1. Hand clamped in fist or dangling In the process of shooting, always remember that you can not hold your hands in a fist or let your hand just hang around. It is better to place your hand along the waist or leg, pulling a little thumb.
   
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2. The upper part of the hand looks into the camera lens If you are posing in a jacket or coat, hold on to the lapel of the product, placing your hand side to the lens so that it looks elegant and feminine. Do not point the upper part of your hand into the camera, as it will look extremely massive. It is better to bend your fingers a little and do not stretch them, since the hand in this case becomes visually wider.
   
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3. Hands too tight to the torso. By pressing our hands too close to the torso, we make ourselves larger in the frame.
   
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   Try adding air between your hands and body. Bend your hands at your elbows so that there is space between your arms and waist.
   
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4. Hand in pocket. Do not put your hands in your pockets in the photo. That's because you're visually cutting your hand.
   
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   Put your hands in your pockets, leave your thumb outside. You'll see the hand will look much more beautiful.
   
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5. Elbow hiding behind his back Keeping your hands in your pockets, do not hide your elbow and hand behind your back. Just turn to the camera so you can see your hand stuck in your pocket. Or take your hand away a little bit.
   
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6. The knee looks at the lens Another taboo in posing. Do not put the knee in the frame, so as not to shorten the leg and not add volume to it.
   
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   A post shared by Taya Khotynetskaya (@atelier_by_taya) on Mar 24, 2020 at 5:01am PDT
   
   
   
   
7. Elbow looks at lens When the elbow looks at the camera, the arm looks shorter and the elbow is too voluminous.
   
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Experiments: These tips are just basic principles of shooting and posing at home. Moreover, each type of shooting always has its nuances. Improve the technique, learn to profitably use the environment, and the desired result will not be long in coming. Good luck!