Headshot Posing Guide

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Before We Start

Pockets

• Empty them!
  

Know Your Angles For Your Headshot

• Knowing your best angles is key to posing for headshots. The truth is, everyone has uniquely flattering angles, so you can’t learn to do this from copying how other people pose. It requires trial and error, as well as the ability to judge headshot photos of yourself objectively. It’s easy to fixate on certain facial features that we may not like about ourselves, but, chances are, those are not the features that are most obvious to other people. To be great at posing for headshots or portrait, people need to know how to see themselves from an outside perspective and don’t get caught up in obsessing over what they consider to be their flaws. Emphasizing our best features is much more important than trying to hide our less-than-perfect features. Everyone has good angles and you’ll want to learn how to leverage that to get the best possible professional headshot.
  

Relaxation Is Key For A Beautiful Headshot

posing Prompts

Pose #1: The Standard

Pose #2: Arms Crossed

Pose #3: Hands at Hips

Pose #4: Over the Shoulder

Pose #5: Play With Glasses (or Any Other Prop)

Pose #6: Lean Sideways/Against wall

Pose #7: Sit and lean In

Pose #8: Cross-Candid

One of the most important thing you need to pay attention to during a headshot session is posture!

Hold your back straight and keep your shoulders down and back. You don’t want to look like you’re slumped forward or stiff and rigid.

Most people hold their tension in their shoulders, which means they’ll creep up by the ears, so stay mindful of them. Tension in your body will translate to tension in your face, and that’s the last thing you’ll want captured.