Posing for Portrait Photography: A Head-to-Toe Guide

MASTER THE ART OF POSING CLIENTS TO CREATE PORTRAITS THAT SELL

Jeff Smith teaches surefire techniques for achieving flattering results, detailing the principles of posing the entire body—head, shoulders, arms, hands, bust, waist, hips, thighs, and feet. With an emphasis on creating images that will sell themselves, you’ll learn to correct common figure problems and design poses that look natural, crafting images that clients are sure to love!

INCLUDES:

• Understanding the styles of poses and determining what will best suit an individual client’s needs

• Posing all types of portraits—from head-and-shoulders to full-length shots

• Identifying common problems that ruin otherwise good poses—and how to fix them

• Tailoring the pose to each client's figure and personal style

• Posing the entire body from head to toe—with specialized tips for men vs. women

• Adjusting the lighting for consistent results as you change a subject's pose

• Achieving poses that virtually sell themselves—pleasing your clients and boosting your business

• Posing couples and larger groups

• Coordinating the pose, setting, and clothing to create a portrait where all the elements work together visually

• Mastering studio and location posing techniques````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````