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It is fun to have a photoshoot, but it is even more fun to feel confident in front of the camera during the photoshoot. Knowing how to pose is not only a confidence booster, but it is an art. 

Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kate Moss, and Naomi Campbell have all made a fortune posing in front of the camera, so knowing how to pose is like second nature to them now. But they too had to learn the tips of the trade at some point. 

As a professional high school senior photographer, I have taught many a teenager the tips and tricks on how to pose in front of my camera for the best pictures. Here are a few of my favorite tips for standing poses…

Keep Your Arms by Your Sides

This is a simple and elegant pose. Classic and easy. Simply stand with your arms by your side, put a slight bend in your elbows, roll your shoulders back just a little, a relax into the pose. Presto! You and Kendall Jenner now can strike the same gorgeous pose. 

Do Not Keep Your Legs Glued Together

You want a slight gap between your legs for a relaxed look. Bending one knee is an easy way to accomplish this stance. This will make your legs look asymmetrical and create a more interesting pose. 

Do Create Triangles

Another posing while standing tip that you need to consider is creating “triangles” with your arms and legs. A slight bend in the elbow or the knee can do this. Just remember to maintain good posture, but with a relaxed feel. 

Do Step Forward with One Foot

A great pose that will make you look elegant and chic while standing is to slightly step forward with one foot. Keep the knee slightly bent and come up on your toes a little on the stepping leg. The other leg is your base leg and will just be in a normal in stance. This will help your hips go in an asymmetrical line and creates a very attractive look in your image.

Do Not Face Your Hips Directly Forward

A huge “no” that you must avoid is facing your hips directly forward toward the camera. If your hips face directly forward, it will make you look wider, which is not something that you want.

Instead, pivot the hips at a slight angle from the camera to create a slimming and flattering effect. 

I’ve got many more posing tricks to teach you. Reach out to me for a photoshoot and let me share.

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