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Man trying on sunglasses instructional pose referenceOriginal instructional study · 39533

Men · Standing · Full-body

Man trying on sunglasses

Say this to the subject
“Let your weight settle into one leg and keep the other knee easy. Interacting with man trying on sunglasses naturally Keep your eyes look just beyond the lens.”

Photographer cue: To achieve this pose, stand in a an adult man in a modern eyewear store position. An adult man in a modern eyewear store, standing in front of a mirror and adjusting a pair of plain black sunglasses on his face. He is wearing a white polo shirt. Ensure your hands are positioned naturally as if interacting with the product. Maintain a focused gaze on the item, keeping your posture professional and engaged. The lighting should highlight the unbranded product while keeping the overall scene minimalist and commercial in style.

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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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