The portrait is one of the disciplines most practiced by any photographer, because you like it more (it is usually one of the favorite topics) or less, in the end there are always people around you who you will want to portray or who you will have to do a session Even if it's for commitment.
The point is that we see ourselves on countless occasions photographing people who have not posed but who have to. That is why today I bring you a few ideas to help you direct him with the woman's poses.
Of course, these ideas come in image form, to make it easier for you to visualize and keep close at hand.
In this article you will find more natural, more forced poses, with a challenging, jovial, formal and informal attitude, etc. The idea is that you have a wide repertoire so that you can choose the most suitable pose for the moment, for the model and for what you want to convey.
This time we are going to see different poses for women. Soon, we will dedicate another article to male poses. That, obviously, the portrait is not just a female issue ? . You will find different types of poses depending on how the model is:
- Standing
- supported
- Sitting
- squatting
- lying down
- Contortionists (you'll see what I mean below ? )
The ones you use in each session will depend on you. Keep in mind that, depending on who you are photographing, some poses will be more accurate than others, depending on age, personality, context, etc.
Before continuing, although I am going to show you more natural portraits and others more posed , if what you are looking for are completely spontaneous portraits, in this article we will tell you how to achieve them as if it were stolen.
And now yes, let's go with the poses to pose ? .
1. POSES OF A STANDING WOMAN
They are the most popular because there is not always a place to sit or lie down, especially when you are outdoors.
2. POSES FOR PHOTOS OF A SUPPORTED WOMAN
One version of standing poses is when there is a wall, a wall, a tree, or anywhere to lean on. It can be a good option to break the ice when there is no place to sit, since a point of support can always give your model security.
3. POSES FOR PHOTOS OF GIRLS SITTING
If you have a place for your model to sit, it is the best option to break the ice because they will feel more comfortable. Places to sit can be a stool, a sofa, a wall, a staircase, the ground itself, etc. Once everything flows, that she feels more secure and you notice that you have completely connected , you can try other types of poses. To get you started here are a few:
4. LYING POSES
The lying poses can be from some more spontaneous ones lying on the grass to more intimate or seductive photographs. You can use them for boudoir photography , for the message, for changing the background , the perspective, because they ask you to or because you feel like it.
Depending on the type of session you have in mind, you will choose the most suitable place. What I leave you here are some ideas to inspire you. These poses can be the most sensual!
5. SQUATTING POSES
This is not the most comfortable version for certain people, but for others, or when you don't have a foothold or a place where you can sit, it can be interesting or a good solution. It is even likely that a shy woman would rather start squatting than standing. Practice and experience will solve these doubts, I'll leave you the ideas ? .
6. POSES OF CONTORTIONIST WOMEN
This last type of poses that I have called contortionists (when you see them you will understand), they are far from natural, but they are impressive. Everything will depend on the type of portrait you want, but if you are looking for something different, interesting and that provokes a surprised reaction, these may be your ideal poses. Also if your model practices yoga ? .
These are ideas, from here you can improvise and modify these poses at will or according to the needs or those of your own model.
If this topic has you hooked, there are tons of resources at your disposal in our portrait photography mega guide . In addition to this other article with men's poses .
