from head to toes
Making contact
A hand touching the face intensifies the
expression. This kind of gesture isn’t
easily posed, but works best when it
comes from the model.Posture from the feet
Look at the feet first if a standing pose
seems awkward or unnatural, as the
feet have an impact on the posture of
the whole body.Shooting upward
When you look up to your model you
make him or her appear strong and
confident. Position your light carefully
to avoid looking straight into the nostrils.Using torsion
An hourglass shape is enhanced by
twisting the shoulders toward the
camera, while turning the hips slightly
the other way.Soft shadows
As muscular as a male back can be, so
a woman’s can be soft and smooth.
Here, the shadowy abstract effect is
sensualized by a glimpse of breast.A side view
The shoulder, breast, and arm can
create beautiful shapes, especially
when shot from the side. Shoulders
often look better pulled back a little.