Posing Tips for Him

While having professional images taken can be uncomfortable for both men and women, men tend to find posing correctly more challenging. While women have many tools to help them feel more confident and relaxed during a shoot, men don't always have this same advantage. To help all the gentlemen out with pulling off a successful shoot, consider these simple posing tips to guide you along.

3 Posing Tips for Him:

1. What is the goal of your images?

First, you want to determine the kind of look or attitude you want to portray through your images. While you most likely want to look masculine, do you just want to come off as a tough guy? Depending on what you will use your images for, you should go with a more friendly or relaxed look. Knowing the goal of your images will make it easier for you and your photographer to develop the proper poses.

2. Hands and arm positioning.

The most common pose men find themselves in is crossing their arms in front of them. This pose, however, can often give off an intimidating impression and doesn't work with all images. An alternative to crossing your arms in front of you could be holding your hands together in a fist by your waist. Try placing your hands or just the thumbs in your pocket for a more relaxed look. You can also have one hand in your pocket while the other holds your coat over your shoulder.

3. Body Position.

Most men tend to lean to one side, whether standing or sitting. Leaning against a wall or railing or slightly leaning to one side with your hand on a chair or desk can give off a more relaxed and welcoming persona. Keep your weight equally distributed on both feet if you want a more masculine stance.