Some people sing a song in their head. Others use their mind to transport themselves to exotic locations. And a few even practice their dance moves. Whatever it takes to get you to relax in front of the camera will make the pictures turn out much better. A few other techniques to learn how to pose your body will accentuate your best features and avoid the stiff mannequin look. Your preparation begins before the shoot with the basics: get a good night sleep, eat breakfast, visit the restroom. It’s hard to stay focused when you’re tired, have to go to the loo or when you’re fasting. In addition, follow the steps I’ve outlined:
R=Roll your shoulders back. You don’t want to look like the hunchback of Notre Dame.
L=Look through the lens. Try to imagine looking through the camera into the photographer’s eyes.
A: Angle your body. Drop one shoulder, swivel your hips, put your hand behind your hip, lift that heel, bend the knee, tilt your head.
W=Weight on your toes. It straightens your back, causes you to lean forward slightly and shapes your legs.
S: Spontaneous. This could cause you to smile, laugh, be playful and take advantage of your location and props.
See how one pro does it:
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