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core_standing_strong_frontal_portrait_03 instructional pose referenceOriginal instructional study · 38515

Gender-neutral · Standing · Full-body

core_standing_strong_frontal_portrait_03

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Say this to the subject
“Let your weight settle into one leg and keep the other knee easy. Grip forearm at waist, chin raised, distant gaze. Keep your eyes looking slightly above the camera lens..”

Photographer cue: Stand tall with a straight spine. Bring one arm across the waist and grip the opposite forearm firmly. Raise your chin slightly to elongate the neck. Direct your gaze just above the camera lens as if looking at a distant horizon. Keep the shoulders relaxed but the core engaged to maintain a commanding and poised presence.

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Pose DNA

The usable structure behind the pose.

Position
Standing
Body angle
Frontal
Hands
One hand gripping the opposite forearm in front of the waist.
Head / gaze
Chin raised slightly. · Looking slightly above the camera lens.
Expression
Poised and authoritative.
Difficulty
Level 3 — Expressive
Model experience
Advanced
Composition
Full-body vertical shot with a slight low-angle feel.

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