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Women · Sitting · Full-body

Sitting Cross-Legged on Stone Bench

Say this to the subject
“Sit tall at first, then let your shoulders soften. Model is sitting on a minimalist stone bench with one leg crossed, looking directly at the camera. in a bench setting Keep your eyes look just beyond the lens.”

Photographer cue: To achieve this pose, the model should sitting on a minimalist stone bench with one leg crossed, looking directly at the camera. Focus on maintaining a clean clothing line and ensuring the hand placement is deliberate and natural. The camera should capture the relationship between the body and the surrounding bench architecture, emphasizing the silhouette and the negative space created by the posture. Ensure the lighting highlights the textures of the professional attire without distracting from the overall form.

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Position
Sitting
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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