SITTING POSES AND FLOW

 

 

Core Pose 5: Angles! Angles! Angles!

This pose has a lot going on! Notice how all of my limbs are bent, my back is arched and my toes are pointed. Also, notice how my hand is lightly touching my thigh and my fingers are closed. Placing your hand this way always looks flattering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flow Series 5: (Angles! Angles! Angles!)

By now you should have somewhat of an idea of what it means to "flow" from pose to pose. Keeping a steady pace with the photographer's shooting rhythm also helps, like a dance!

 

 

 

 

 

Core Pose 6: Over the Shoulder

Casual and classy! Angle your body diagonally away from the camera, look over your shoulder (toward the light) and keep your closer knee slightly higher than the other.

 

 

 

 

 

Flow Series 6: (Over the Shoulder)

Hold your legs in the same pose while creating new expressions with your eyes and changing hand positions.

 

 

 

 

 

Core Pose 7: Perfectly Balanced

If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong! This balancing pose is beautiful because of the negative space you create. Take a deep breath and keep a straight spine!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flow Series 7: (Perfectly Balanced)

Sometimes your next idea will look better by changing your angle. Remember that you have creative freedom here, if you want to move the furniture for the sake of the photo, DO IT!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Pose 8: Crossing Your Knees

Crossing your knees is a good "go-to" move when facing the camera directly. This is a classic, casual pose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flow Series 8: (Crossing Your Knees)

 

This is a really cute pose, so work it! Keep the leg position the same and change your expression and your arm positioning with flirts, smirks, and Mona Lisa smiles! When through, change your legs!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Pose 9: The Runner

Here's a new spin on sitting: turn your legs into 90 degree angles like a "running" pose! You will need to sit on the very front edge of the chair for this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flow Series 9: (The Runner)

You're confident, cute, and rocking it! Use your creativity with your arm positions and facial expressions as well! You GOT this!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Pose 10: The Kickback

Bam! Move the position of the chair! This pose creates a straight line from your heel all the way to your shoulder! Bend your further knee to rest on the edge of the chair, your closer leg's toe pointed straight back into the floor. Rest your weight on your further arm, arch your back, and make an attractive triangle around your face by resting your closer arm's hand on top of your head. Take a deep breath and remember to elongate your neck as you look back towards the camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flow Series 10: (The Kickback)

This is a really attractive pose, so work it! Keep the leg position the same and change your expression for a few shots, your arm positioning, then try bringing your extended leg up to match the other and using those face and hand varieties again.

 

 

 

 

 

Core Pose 11: The Straddle

Stradle the chair, arch your back, and stick your bottom out, with your knees pointing at right angles and your toes pointing back in front of the legs of the chair. In this pose it is important to HOVER above the chair with most of your weight in your forearm and toes (this makes sure your quads don't bulge out!)

 

 

 

 

 

Flow Series 11: (The Straddle)

The curve of your back is the key in this pose. Experiment frame by frame until you are confident that you have nailed it, this one's a keeper!