pose like a model 2..

TIPS lain...

Study. 
Look at magazines and brochures with a critical eye. Make note of how the model is posing: what are they doing with their hands, limbs, head, eyes, lips? What emotion does the pose convey?

Breathe. 
Sometimes when we concentrate, or we're nervous, we slow or speed up our breathing dramatically. You might even find yourself holding your breath for a shot. Remain conscious of your breathing; keep it normal and relaxed.

Visualization 
may help you capture the emotion that you need for a shot. If the photographer is looking for a melancholic shot, for example, imagine a melancholic character in a movie and pretend to be him or her. You may find that you're better able to channel your "inner melancholy" that way.

SMILE! 
One of the most significant improvements you can make in ANY portrait is so simple yet can make the biggest difference between getting a "good shot" versus getting a "GREAT shot" and that is to simply smile. Of course, this is invalid if you are a model and the photographer wants a different emotion from you. However, for those wanting to generally improve your portraits a smile (especially, the "Perfect Smile") can make a big difference.

Master The "Perfect Smile" 
There is an art to posing with a perfect smilerelax your eyes so that the eyes are open and the whites are showing. This may take some practice in front of a mirror to isolate the different muscle groups but it will be worth the effort. Of course, there maybe shots when no smiles or larger smiles are required but generally, whether you are a model or someone just looking to improve your portraits, mastering a perfect smile can make major improvements to your shots. and most good models know how to do this naturally. It is a smile that is halfway between the biggest smile you can make and no smile at all. The lips are slightly parted and only the upper teeth are showing. The smile is considered a "gentle smile". The result should look pleasant and relaxed. If you are smiling so large that you can see your upper gums or lower teeth, then it's way too much. Generally, smiling will lift the cheeks and this can narrow the eyes.

Pose With Your Limbs

When posing, you may be directed to keep your arms and legs entirely straight for a certain pose. If not, keep them slightly bent in order to keep the pose looking more natural. Remember, if it bends, bend it. The different variations in shapes will make your actions appear more spontaneous and especially gives a feminine effect for poses in women.

Look Away From Camera

You don't always have to look straight into the camera to get good modle poses and pics. Use a variety of head and eye poses with different facial expressions by looking away from the camera. If you look through fashion magazines at people represented by Elite or Ford or other top modeling agencies you'll see many of them looking away instead of directly into the lens. Try it for variation in your photo session.

Your female fashion or glamour photography shoot can produce some great shots of you giving unique poses just by turning your head or tilting your neck in different directions. Practice these in the mirror each day.

Uncomfortable Sitting Pose

Especially glamour photographers will have you sitting or maybe lying down in your pictures. If not done correctly, these positions can appear unnatural or stiff. The sitting pose involves putting your weight on back of one thigh instead of on both. This can be done simply by rolling one hip up from the floor. Many models say the sitting pose is difficult to do, but they don't mind doing this pose when the photographer shows them it will have a slimming effect on the body.

Modeling Poses for Photographers Using Facial Expressions

Everyone is always saying you have a great smile, but remember, you don't want to go overboard with it during your photo shoot. Having a variety of facial expressions for your photographer is a necessity. He or she will really appreciate your effort.

So, along with your big smile, add some versatility by giving a serious look, a frown, a pout and maybe even a small laugh. Also, watch your body language to make sure it reflects the expression of your face. It all needs to fit together for a successful pose. Practice these different facial expressions in the mirror before you go on your next model picture shoot.

Windows To Your Soul

Look at some of the famous IMG models from NYC or Milan. Some may be Russion, some American and some Itallian but take a glance into their eyes. What do you see? Do they pull you into the picture? Let your eyes speak for you when you give sexy, serious or natural looks in your model poses. You can do this by closing your eyes and thinking of a thought and then opening them. Add this to your posing and expressions.

Keep your mind focused on delivering different model poses and don't pay any attention to the flash of the strobes in the photography studio. This is very important for models who have a problem with blinking. Try to avoid blinking if at all possible!!

Time Will Tell If You Can Pose Like A Real Photographer's Model

Don't worry If you feel like you don't have the skill to pose properly, because very few fashion models have the instinctive ability to act natural in front of a camera. When working with your photographer to create your teenage model portfolio of images ask for help. There is no shame in this and most professionals will be happy to help make your posing ideas come to life.

Just follow the posing tips listed in the class above and Practice! Practice! Practice! No matter if you are a teenager or grownup you'll learn how to pose as a model in no time and have a great time doing it! 
 

Always Maintain Good Posture

Even if you are a perfect size and in great shape, hold in your stomach for a more toned appearance. Always keep your back straight and your shoulders up. This is especially important for women modeling in swimsuits or for an underwear catalog. Keep in mind that slouching affects the mood of the photograph and unfortunately makes your stomach appear larger. Not good even for plus size model jobs.