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Men · Standing · Close portrait

Lapel Adjustment with Silver Pin Detail

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Say this to the subject
“Let your weight settle into one leg and keep the other knee easy. Touch lapel near the silver pin Keep your eyes look just beyond the lens.”

Photographer cue: Grip the edge of the blazer lapel between the thumb and forefinger. The remaining fingers should fan out slightly to show the back of the hand. Position the hand just below the lapel pin to guide the viewer's eye.

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Position
Standing
Body angle
¾
Hands
Keep the hand role deliberate and readable
Head / gaze
Maintain a clean head line · Look just beyond the lens
Expression
Calm and focused
Difficulty
Level 2 — Natural
Model experience
Comfortable
Composition
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