It’s usually best to start the shoot with simple poses, sitting and standing, get some decent poses, and then move on. As the shoot progresses, you can incorporate things that are a little more creative, more candid shots, looking off-camera, folding your arms, moving around a bit. Some of the best photos have no eye contact with the camera, but the subject is still showing all of their emotion and letting you see into their personality.
1. Use the profile and 3/4 angles to create a bit of extra depth. With sharp lighting, a more angled look will really jump out and show the correct shape of you and the outfit you are being photographed in.
@sahana.s_5
2. When changing the direction of your head, don’t lock your eyes to the camera, instead let them move with your head to keep a bit of candidness in the look. If you are looking towards the camera, look past the camera. In some cases, this makes for a bit more thoughtful of a look. Some looks will definitely have you looking intensely into the camera, but be fluid and change it up.
@travismounphosay1
3. Movement. Keep your poses fluid, unless you know precisely what look you are going for, keep a little bit of fluidity in yourself and move around slightly every few seconds to change things up. Try to avoid drastic movements, but turning your head, raising/lowering your chin, moving your arms slightly. This will help keep things fresh.
@mehaa.s_
4. Keep your arms and legs angled a bit. Think triangles. Making triangles with your body will keep things creative and allow for nicer compositions. There are some cases when keeping everything straight is necessary, but most times, a little bit of a bend here and there will help tie things together.
5. With that said, keep your hands closed, pleasant and straightforward. No balled up fists or spreading things out, try to keep your fingers close to one another.
@nicoleaurore.g