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Foot Forward with Hands in Pockets instructional pose referenceOriginal instructional study · 38591

Adult male model in high-neck sweater and trousers · Standing · Full body

Foot Forward with Hands in Pockets

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Say this to the subject
“Let your weight settle into one leg and keep the other knee easy. One foot forward, hands in pockets, look down. Keep your eyes downwards towards floor.”

Photographer cue: Step one foot slightly forward, put both hands in your pockets, and look down towards the ground with a thoughtful look.

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Position
Standing
Body angle
Slight three-quarter
Hands
Both hands in pockets
Head / gaze
Tilted down · Downwards towards floor
Expression
Pensive
Difficulty
Level 3 — Expressive
Model experience
Professional
Composition
Vertical, full body

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