Here are 5 killer poses for beginners that will elevate your modelling career.
1. Pose and Then Build. Start with a very basic pose and then slowly build upon it with subtle movement and by adding one limb at a time.
2. Hands. Hands are super awkward for almost everyone and a great way to combat this is by giving your hands something to hold and/or interact with. If placing the hands by the face, make sure that it makes sense for the image.
3. Visual Cues. One of the best ways to bring out the best of your model is create a scene and have them act it out. Physically acting out the pose with the corresponding emotion as well as examples from previous shoots provides a visual of what you are trying to achieve.
4. Communication. Always be kind and communicate in a positive way with constant feedback. When the shot is working let them know that it is beautiful and when it isn’t working use positive reinforcement to guide them along the way.
5. Wardrobe. In the beginning the wardrobe should be something that the model feels comfortable and confident wearing in order to bring out their best. Clothing is typically best when decided prior to the shoot, although it can absolutely be decided the day of the shoot.
