How to Pose for Pictures: 5 Easy Photography Tips

Tip #1

Lift Your Arm(s)

1. Lift Your Arm(s)

Naturally, when we pose for a photo, we tend to leave our arms flat at our sides, but this can make you look awkward and uncomfortable and can also make your arms appear bigger than they are. Try posing with your hand on your hip to alleviate these issues.

Tip #2

Angle Your Shoulders

2. Angle Your Shoulders

When you pose head-on in a photo, you tend to look bigger. Turn your shoulders so you’re showing a thinner profile. You’ll look slimmer and the photo will be more flattering overall.

Tip #3

Occupy Your Hands

3. Occupy Your Hands

It can be awkward figuring out what to do with your hands/arms in photos since they can enhance the nervousness you may feel. Try holding a prop like a cup of coffee or handbag to relieve your hand of awkwardness. You can also use your hand to touch your face or hair. This is a more advanced move, but with practice, can look awesome!

Tip #4

Roll Your Shoulders Back

4. Roll Your Shoulders Back

You want to look as relaxed as possible in photos, and one of the best ways to do that is take a deep breath, relax and roll your shoulders back. This will make you look and feel more confident!

Tip #5

Pose Your Hair

5. Pose Your Hair

Yes, your hair is totally part of your pose! If you have long hair and are wearing it down, consider whether you’ll have it in front of or behind your shoulders, or if you’ll have it all on one side or the other. You may also want to have it up.

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