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Seated Square Stool Wide Stance instructional pose referenceOriginal instructional study · 38702

Adult male model · Sitting · Full body

Seated Square Stool Wide Stance

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Say this to the subject
“Sit tall at first, then let your shoulders soften. Wide stance, hands on thighs, look aside. Keep your eyes looking away from camera.”

Photographer cue: Sit on the square stool with a wide leg stance, place your hands on your thighs, and look off to the side.

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Pose DNA

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Position
Sitting
Body angle
Three-quarter
Hands
Resting on thighs
Head / gaze
Turned to the side · Looking away from camera
Expression
Pensive
Difficulty
Level 3 — Expressive
Model experience
Sturdy
Composition
Three-quarter view, grounded posture

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