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Reclining Structured Blazer instructional pose referenceOriginal instructional study · 38890

Fictional female model in beige blazer. · Standing · Full Body

Reclining Structured Blazer

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Say this to the subject
“Let your weight settle into one leg and keep the other knee easy. Reclining on elbow with extended leg line. Keep your eyes direct to camera..”

Photographer cue: Recline on a platform, prop yourself up on one elbow, and extend your other arm along your side to emphasize the silhouette.

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Pose DNA

The usable structure behind the pose.

Position
Standing
Body angle
Three-quarter
Hands
Right hand supporting body on elbow, left hand resting on thigh.
Head / gaze
Neutral, facing camera. · Direct to camera.
Expression
Soft, editorial.
Difficulty
Level 3 — Expressive
Model experience
Professional
Composition
Horizontal flow with elegant curves and negative space below the torso.

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