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The Delicate Bracelet Clasp instructional pose referenceOriginal instructional study · 38030

Gender-neutral · Standing · Half-body

The Delicate Bracelet Clasp

ElegantQuietBeautyCreative portraitPortrait
Say this to the subject
“Let your weight settle into one leg and keep the other knee easy. Adjust a bracelet near your collarbone. Keep your eyes focused on the jewelry clasp..”

Photographer cue: Turn to your side and bring your hands up near your neck. Act as if you are struggling slightly but elegantly with a bracelet clasp. Keep your fingers light and airy.

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Position
Standing
Body angle
Profile left
Hands
Hands are brought together near the collarbone. The right hand uses the thumb and index finger to delicately manipulate the clasp of a thin silver bracelet on the left wrist. The fingers are elongated and graceful.
Head / gaze
Turned toward the shoulder, looking down at the hands. · Focused on the jewelry clasp.
Expression
Serene, soft.
Difficulty
Level 3 — Expressive
Model experience
Comfortable
Composition
Side profile view, focusing on the curve of the wrists and the intricate finger placement against the skin.

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