Posing for Portrait Photography

(Martin Jones) #1

a problem, have the client extend their chin out to the camera and
then lower their face, basically bowing their neck (which is why this
pose is commonly referred to as the “turkey neck”).
The face and neck are by far the most important areas to deal
with in a pose, for they appear in every portrait you create. In the
next chapter, we will move farther down the body, talking about the
shoulders, arms, and hands.


50 POSING FOR PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY


Here seen from the side, the “turkey neck”
pose helps stretch out the area under the chin
for a more flattering appearance.
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