Photography Posing Guide - For Branding, Seniors, or Couples
Maybe your photos are feeling a little uninspired or you are tired of that mid-shoot panic. Take yourself from tired and uninspired to fun, flowing session after fun, flowing session.
Posing Guide for Photographers
With the poses you keep in your repertoire growing tired, (if you are anything like me) the holes in your confidence may be growing. It is all too easy to let imposter syndrome seep in through the holes and sweep you away.
So, let me be your voice of reason: you are not a failure, you are not unable to serve your people. You just need the right tools and some fresh inspiration.
You are learning and growing (as EVERYONE always should be) and this is a vital step in the process.
I feel you girl, I really do. I had to learn the hard way how to handle it and had to create tools for myself. Just because I learned the hard way, doesn’t mean that you have to, too.
Get Your Photography Posing Guide
So, what on earth is the fix for that moment of panic in the middle of a session? You’ve got eyeballs staring back at you wondering where to put their hands and how to stand.
Step one:
Grab one of my photography posing guides (hint: this is an easy one).
Step two:
Download your pdf. You can even download it to your phone to keep it handy during sessions for when you feel that panic start to creep up and the awkwardness begin to bubble.
Step three:
Create your own set of prompts that feel right for you. What you bring to the table is unique. Your style is the exact right thing for some people and absolutely not for others. That is what makes it so powerful.
Take some time to intentionally brainstorm posing prompts that you enjoy and fit your vibe. Use my ideas as a jumping off point, include some of them in your set. Try some, try others.
Step four:
Don’t be afraid to play or be in the moment. Flow with your clients and what they respond well to. Let yourself be a little uncomfortable, and before you know it you will be PROUD of what you create every single time.
Brand Photography Posing Guide
Branding photography can start to feel tired when you don’t take the time to think about how you will guide your client through the session. That is how we got all of those stiff JC Penny-esque headshots where everyone looks totally dead behind their eyes.
50 of my strongest poses and prompts for branding photos are right here in the Branding Posing Guide. Wait, why isn’t it in your cart yet?? Get on it!
Senior Photography Posing Guide
Imagine yourself as a teenager. Did you feel comfortable in your body, because I think it’s a pretty common experience to not. Encouraging and guiding your senior through a series of prompts will help them feel comfortable and allow you to do what you do best.
Grab my 50 best prompts and poses for senior photos and give that kid something to do with their hands! You’ve got this.
Couples Photography Posing Guide
You have to know that when you put 99% of people in front of a camera a part of them is going to panic. Keeping them calm and returning them to themselves is a skill that can be LEARNED and improved upon. Even if you can usually get through, that doesn’t mean you are getting your best shots.
Pick up my top 50 poses and prompts for couples and give your couples a date night that they enjoy (instead of a chore that at least one of them dreads and will require massive incentive to do ever again) and has them coming BACK and telling all of their friends.
Posing Guide For Photographers
Watch all of your sessions start to run smoothly, your photos light on FIRE fueled by your renewed creativity, and all of your clients have the best photo experience they’ve ever had. All because of you.
No more staying the same. End your cycle of imposter syndrome-function(while fueled by that iced coffee)-imposter syndrome. You deserve to FLOURISH.
Pick the guide or guides that are right for you. Download in a snap. Capture the natural moments.
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