27 Posing Ideas For Men Who Arent Models - LANCE REIS

27 Posing Ideas for Men Who Aren't Models - LANCE REIS
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2/10/2020 14 Comments
Lets face it, professional models can take a lot of the burden off us as photographers by bringing their posing
expertise to the table. But unfortunately we don't always have the benefit of shooting with a professional model.
As a high caliber photographer it is important to have the ability to pose normal people with little to no
experience in front of the camera. Below I have put together a list of 27 posing ideas for men who are not
models along with photos for reference. Every photo below was taken by me.
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While certain genres of photography get to work with models, most genres involve shooting normal people who
will have varying degrees of comfort in front of the camera and natural posing ability. Posing was the hardest
thing to learn for me personally and it is something I still work on every day. While I am jealous of
photographers who have a natural ability to pose people on the fly, I unfortunately have found that I work best
by having a list of go-to poses that I know work well for me and can fall back on if I need to. Until now I have
kept that list to myself. If you are a model or photographer who struggles with posing I hope this list helps.
Make sure to bookmark this page so you can bring it up at any shoot and go down the list and nail every pose.
You do that and you will be guaranteed to leave the shoot with tons of variety. Connect with me on Instagram
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1. Both hands in pockets
This pose works just as well with both hands in your subjects pants pockets but if they are wearing a jacket have
them place both hands in their jacket pockets. Try full hands in or just thumbs showing.
Model: @kaleo_rav3 on IG
2. The profile Pose/Side View
Have your subject stand to the side so you can only see one side of their face. Ask your subject if they have a
favorite side. Most people do. Make sure to try different angles and perspectives.
Model: @a_russian_guy on IG
3. Side Lean While Looking Away
Have your subject lean against a wall with one shoulder against the wall. Have them look at the camera, up at
the sky, turn their head and look down or off into the distance. Make sure they have good posture. Stand tall and
straight. Add a prop like coffee for more of a lifestyle feel.
Model: @kamyar_jahan on IG
4. The Laugh
Any time you can get your subject to genuinely smile or laugh take the shot. These candid moments are gold.
Something I like to do for a laugh is ask my subject their favorite comedian and play that comedian on Spotify
for a few minutes until they laugh. Or dad jokes, Really bad dad jokes often do the trick.
5. Hand on Wrist
This one only works if your subject is wearing a watch or bracelet. I usually tell my male subjects to wear a
watch before hand. This gives them just one more thing to do with their hands. They will appreciate it.
6. Hand to Face
Have your subject turn to the side, slightly turn their torso/head and rest their head into their hand. Loose fingers
and not to much bend in the neck.
Model: @lifeofdylancruz on IG
7. The Scowl
If your subject hasn't done a photo shoot before they most likely assume they should be smiling for every photo.
But depending on how they plan on using the photos and what mood and message they are trying to achieve
smiling may not be the right choice. Try a slight scowl to change things up.
8. Over the Shoulder
Have your subject stand or sit to the side and look over their shoulder either at the camera or slightly looking
back over their shoulder. A more serious look works best for this pose.
9. The Sleeve Pull
This pose works great if your subject has on a long sleeve shirt or button up. Have them play with their sleeve
by pulling it up.
10. The Inside Pocket
If your subject is wearing a blazer or jacket with an inside pocket have them go through the act of putting
something in the inside pocket.
11. Play with Buttons
If your subject is wearing a button up have then go through the act of buttoning and unbuttoning their shirt.
Have them place one hand over the other as if they are about to unbutton their shirt.
12. Fist in Hand
This is a great pose for a more muscular subject who wants to show off those arms. Have them face the camera,
stand tall and place a fist in one hand and flex.
Model: @billyd275th on IG
13. Hand to Chest Side View
This is another great one for a subject who wants to show those arms. Have your subject stand tall, to the side,
slightly turning their torso to the camera with one hand up by their chest, flexing the bicep, and looking into the
camera or into the distance.
Model: @starttheworld on IG
14. Jacket Over One Shoulder
If your subject has a jacket or blazer have them throw it over one shoulder.
15. Hands on Waist
Have your subject stand tall and place both hands on their hips or waist and flex those arms. Shoot from slightly
below at an upward angle for a stronger look.
Model: @billyd275th on IG
16. Sit and Lean
Have your subject sit and lean placing an elbow on the knee and hand to face.
17. Hand to Neck
Have your subject bring a hand to their neck just below the chin. Keep the hand loose. They aren't choking
themselves.
18. One Hand in Pocket
Have your subject place just one hand in a pant pocket.
19. Props
Depending on the mood and message your subject wants to convey a book is an easy prop to bring with you that
can be used in multiple ways shown below. Again your subject will appreciate you giving them something to do
with their hands.
20. Back to the Wall
Have your subject put his back to the wall looking into the camera or off into the distance. Try different
perspectives.
21. Hand behind the Head
Have your subject place one hand behind his head. Not too much bend in the neck.
22. Cover half the Face
Have your model cover half his face with one or both hands. This brings all the focus to one eye.
23. Sit one leg Under
Have your subject sit on the ground with one leg under the other. Resting one elbow on the knee and the
forearm on the thigh.
Model: @bearded_ragnarok on IG
24. Hands Behind the Back
Have your subject place both hands behind their back, hands in butt pockets.
25. Sitting Pose
When having your subject sit on steps try different perspectives and have one foot higher than the other rather
than both feet on the same step.
Model: @quinngilronan on IG
26. Candid Walking Pose
Have your subject walk a straight line down the side walk. Make sure he is walking casually, naturally and not
looking into the camera. Try shooting from the side and slightly up from a lower angle.
Model: @growwithtim on IG
27. One hand on Shoulder.
Have your subject look into the camera while placing one hand on his shoulder.
Model: @quinngilronan on IG
For more tips on posing men click HERE for Smart Posing Tips to Capture Perfect Male Portraits
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These are some really cool poses… I’ll definitely suggest them for my next client shoot.. found another great article about male model posing
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1. Both hands in pockets

2. The profile Pose/Side View

3. Side Lean While Looking Away

and not to much bend in the neck.

8. Over the Shoulder

9. The Sleeve Pull

10. The Inside Pocket

11. Play with Buttons

12. Fist in Hand

stand tall and place a fist in one hand and flex.

13. Hand to Chest Side View

14. Jacket Over One Shoulder

15. Hands on Waist

below at an upward angle for a stronger look.

16. Sit and Lean

17. Hand to Neck

18. One Hand in Pocket

Have your subject place just one hand in a pant pocket.

20. Back to the Wall

21. Hand behind the Head

22. Cover half the Face

23. Sit one leg Under

24. Hands Behind the Back

25. Sitting Pose

than both feet on the same step.

26. Candid Walking Pose

27. One hand on Shoulder.

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