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Book
Doug Box · 2009
A comprehensive instructional guide on portrait posing techniques covering posing basics, expression, composition, and specific strategies for photographing individuals, couples, groups, children, and teens. Written in an accessible, practical voice by an experienced professional photographer.
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What this book knows
The body in a portrait is a technical problem to solve: every limb, angle, and curve can be coached toward flattery.
embodiment
The goal of any pose is to flatter the subject. Because we are portraying a three-dimensional subject in a two-dimensional medium, we must follow some basic rules to show shape and form.
DBGP-RC-004Posing doesn't need to look 'posed'; it just needs to look better. The subject's shoulders were positioned to appear more natural but were actually posed.
DBGP-RC-016Having him lean forward so that his midsection would not be closer to the camera than his face helped obscure part of his midsection—a little corrective posing makes a real difference.
DBGP-RC-047self-and-identity
In general, women's hands should appear graceful, and men's hands are posed to show strength. Show the side of the hand rather than the back for a more streamlined, attractive view.
DBG-RC-013work-as-meaning
Your subject's emotional, mental, and physical comfort is key. Casual conversation and a relaxed, easy approach allowed the kids to open up.
DBGP-RC-030Too many photographers fire off two hundred images with flat lighting. I set up my lighting before the subject arrives so I can turn my full attention to engaging the child.
DBG-RC-032Illuminates
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