Posing Men: Complete Head-to-Toe Guide for Photographers & Models
In this video, we transform male posing from basic to dynamic with male model Jason Cates. Whether you’re a photographer, model, or someone looking to elevate your male portraiture, this tutorial is packed with essential tips. From standing and seated poses to working with light and posing for different body types, this guide has everything you need. Perfect for models, grooms, photographers, and everyday guys looking to look their best in photos!
You’ll learn:
• How to pose feet, hands, and arms for natural yet powerful shots.
• Techniques to find and use the light effectively.
• Key tips for posing heavier subjects for more flattering results.
• How to use asymmetry and body positioning to create interest and balance.
For more information about The Academy with John Gress please visit https://johngress.com/academy
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Posing Feet
02:12 Finding the Light
03:00 Best Practices
04:52 Posing Legs
06:32 Wearing the right size
08:16 Posing hands and arms
11:40 Keep it moving
13:00 asymmetry and posing hands
13:43 Posing in short light and broad light
14:29 poses for larger body types
15:05 Photographers communicating on set
15:45 Advice for black models
16:17 Lighting for skintone
17:00 Standing poses
20:16 Posing with a ladder
25:22 The Academy with John Gress
26:02 Seated poses
30:35 Conclusions
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Music: Evolution and Going Higher by Bensound http://bensound.com/
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