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Kinetic Walking Start - Lateral Shift instructional pose referenceOriginal instructional study · 38531

Man · Walking · Full-body

Kinetic Walking Start - Lateral Shift

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Say this to the subject
“Take one unhurried step and let the arms follow naturally. A man taking a large sideways step, arms out for balance. Keep your eyes focused on a distant point to the side..”

Photographer cue: The subject is stepping sideways in a large, kinetic stride. One leg is fully extended while the other is bent at the knee, supporting the weight shift. Arms are held away from the body to maintain balance during the lateral movement. The head is turned sharply to the side, looking where the step is landing.

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Pose DNA

The usable structure behind the pose.

Position
Walking
Body angle
Side view
Hands
Arms held out slightly from the sides, palms facing inward.
Head / gaze
Turned to the side, following the direction of movement. · Focused on a distant point to the side.
Expression
Determined and energetic.
Difficulty
Level 3 — Expressive
Model experience
Professional
Composition
Wide full-body shot, capturing the lateral span.

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