In this article, we will be looking at the highly popular photography poses of all time, which if followed will surely result in some breath-taking and stunning images from your DSLR.
Photographs are one the most beautiful ways to preserve your cherished memories. It is an abstract art form which has evolved over decades and centuries. Modern-day photography which was invented somewhere in the 1800’s has since then gained rapid prominence and today, is a well-recognized art form and a lucrative career option. From the dawn of the 21st century, photography has become one of the most accessible art forms across the globe. With the advent of social media platforms getting the perfect photograph has become important than never before and it is slowly evolving in to an effective medium and form of storytelling.
Digital Single-lens Reflex Camera (DSLR):
DSLR integrates the functionalities of both a single-lens reflex camera and a digital sensor for imaging. Through a mirror present inside, it directs the light to the lens and then to the viewfinder. There is no processing that takes place in between the shot. Portrait, Wildlife, Sports, Fashion, Architectural are some of the well-known genres of photography. Well, we will be focusing more on portrait photography in this article. We will be listing out some of the top posts of all time which models can easily try out and practice to up their game and photographers, if executed properly and effectively can create some stellar and breath-taking images from their DSLR. So what’s say, let’s begin.
Sitting Poses:
Sitting poses which may seem a bit less dynamic when compared to standing, often have more emotional depth and enables the model or subject to be more expressive. There are several variants to this like leaning back, leaning forwards, angled sitting etc. In sitting poses, the elbow-knee and torso placement is of utmost importance along with appropriate hand movement. If all of this done effectively and just to the right amount then it will result in a stunning image.
Sitting on a Chair:
Like Walls which are a handy prop for standing poses, chairs are key props for the poses where the model is sitting. He/she must be having an appropriate body posture which will result in a good straight line contrast thus giving it an additional touch. Chairs must be made use of effectively, otherwise like every other prop used in photography, they have the ability to break or make the image. This is one of the most popular poses for DSLR photography.
Lying down:
The lying down pose is put into use when the image to be created must be sexual in nature. This is commonly used in fashion and glamour photography and can be seen in several popular magazine covers. The back and core muscles must be in appropriate positions and the expressions are the pivot for getting a great image.
Standing Poses:
Here, the model or subject is standing indoors, outdoors or in a studio. There are many ways in which one can make the standing pose seem fresh and attractive. Angling your legs, slightly bending your knees and elbows, framing your hips, etc. are some basic things that are to be kept in mind during a standing pose. It is one of the most commonly seen poses in portrait photography. Therefore, there is an added pressure to make it look refreshing.
Leaning against a wall:
Walls prove to be a great prop in portrait photography making the entire frame seem a bit more dramatic. But while using a wall, one must be careful of the shot division and composition structure to ensure that the wall does nit get more prominence than the model. It is a classic that never seems to get mundane and effectively adds some spice to the photograph.
Three – Quarters Pose:
The Three – Quarters Pose is one of the most basic poses in professional photography. Here, only three – fourths of your profile is seen. This can be executed with the appropriate angling of your legs, placement of your hands and framing of your hips and waist. The pose adds depth to the photograph in general and makes the model or subject seem more attractive and beautiful. It is one of the popular poses for DSLR photography.
Face Poses:
This is a pose where only your face is shown, thereby focussing more on the expressions of the model rather than the body structure. The intensity in the eyes, hand movements such as playing with your hair, or caressing your cheeks etc. are some of the ways to bring depth to the photograph and creating the desired mood.
Looking Over The Shoulder:
This again is one of the most basic modelling poses. It is usually used in advertisements for garment manufacturing organizations where the subject is required to look dapper and attractive. This pose has several intricacies that must be followed carefully otherwise it would result in a disaster.
Head Tilt:
Head tilt is where you play with your neck and torso regions giving a serious outlook to the image. This can be altered by doing a chin down or chin up. It is one of the more iconic poses signifying curiosity and dissent. This proves to be a popular pose for DSLR photography.
Well, this was our list of the popular poses for DSLR photography. While selecting a pose for your subject or model do take into consideration various factors such as place of filming, properties available, the brief or objective that is to be met apart from the body structure and capabilities of the model in order to create a photograph that is equally stunning and visually deep and appealing by using minimal resources.
Modern-day photography which was invented somewhere in the 1800s has since then gained rapid prominence and today is a well-recognized art form and a lucrative career option. However, photography is an art that is easy to learn but very hard to master, just like any other art form (acting, editing, dancing, singing etc.). All the poses listed above make great choices for DSLR photography. Hope you enjoyed reading the article!!! Feel free to type in your thoughts on the article in the comment box below.
