Posing Deconstructed- TRIANGLES

Before you get concerned, the title does not mean you’ll have to somehow contort your body into a triangle-like shape and hold it while I get a good picture. That happens later in the session… Just kidding!

For my purposes, to “triangle pose” means to pose in a stable yet unique way that is pleasing to the eye.

Still feeling confused? I have some examples.

Lily (pictured to the right) is not only perfect in every way, (very funny) but this pose is a great illustration of what I am talking about. Her left arm is extended away from her body, while her right arm is elevated and placed on her knee. One of her legs is lifted, creating yet ANOTHER triangle! She’s on fire!

A pose like this brings levels and variety that make you look relaxed, grounded and natural.

FIG 2

FIG 1

Meghan and Kate, Fig 2 + 3 respectively, are variations on the same theme and they both look great. Everyone’s body is different, but for the most part everyone can create at least one of these three options. At your session we will try them out and see what works best for you.

FIG 3

Tips to Posing for your Senior Portrait Session: Hands

Whether she is uncomfortable or not, her hands reveal an awkwardness/tension

I can’t tell you how many times I am asked “What should I do with my hands? ” Being photographed makes us hyper focused on parts of our bodies we rarely think about in daily life. Similar to a Poker Tell, our hands can betray us in stressful or awkward situations.

Do any of these betrayals happen to you:

• Sweaty palms

• We start to crack our knuckles

• We pick at the skin around our nails

• Create claws with fingers

• Squeeze fingers together

You’re not alone, I have been there. Years ago, I was submitting, what I thought was a beautiful 3/4 headshot to casting directors, until one day during an audition I was asked “Why does your wrist look like that in your photo?” Yeah. Not great.

As a result of this experience, totally traumatic for my 22 year old self, I am hypervigilant during your session to remind you to relax your hands!

Check out these examples:

TOP: Relaxed Bottom: Not so much

TOP: Relaxed Bottom: Nope!

TOP + BOTTOM: Both Winners

Feel educated?! Great…more on the way.