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Half-Body - Standing Arms Crossed instructional pose referenceOriginal instructional study · 38935

Adult male in professional blazer · Standing · Half-body

Half-Body - Standing Arms Crossed

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Say this to the subject
“Let your weight settle into one leg and keep the other knee easy. Stand with arms crossed and a neutral expression, facing the camera. Keep your eyes direct to camera.”

Photographer cue: Stand tall with your weight evenly distributed. Cross your arms naturally over your chest. Keep your chin level and maintain a direct gaze with the camera.

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Pose DNA

The usable structure behind the pose.

Position
Standing
Body angle
Frontal
Hands
Arms crossed at chest
Head / gaze
Level, Facing camera · Direct to camera
Expression
Neutral, Serious
Difficulty
Level 3 — Expressive
Model experience
Standard
Composition
Waist-up crop.

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