It can feel overwhelming to figure out how to pose for a headshot. Working with a professional in headshot photography Maple Ridge can greatly increase your chances of having fantastic headshots that land you the job of your dreams. With extensive knowledge, technical skill, and experience, your ShotSpot photographer will guide you in posing, from A to Z.
Use Your Acting Skills
Get into character and communicate through your facial expressions! A good tip is to pretend the camera is a person, to be able to communicate with your eyes. Pretend like the camera is a friend or a love interest depending on the
Breathe & Relax
Breathe and relax as much as you can prior to your photoshoot. Stretch your entire body – your arms, shoulders, legs, neck, hands. Stiffness shows up on camera so make sure your body feels light and flexible.
Be Aware of Your Hands
If you’re not aware of your hand placement, it’s easy for your hands to look awkwardly shaped or positioned in photos. Try to not keep them tense, in fists, fully in your pockets or crossed. Even if this is out of frame, it translates to the entire shot.
Get Moving
Your photographer will help you get moving to help you feel less stiff and relax your body. From dancing, to laughing, to holding a funny object out of frame, nothing gets a good image like comfort. You can also try walking towards the camera at a steady pace, so you don’t feel like you need to pose as much.
Use Your Surroundings
Using what’s around you will help you feel less awkward. You can lean on a wall, or sit on a bench to help give your body something to do rather than stand-alone. It’s important to keep a balance, so keep your weight more on the back foot rather than the front, and don’t lean too much or rely too much on what it is you’re standing beside.
If you’re interested in learning a little more about how we work, get in touch with us to book your first headshot photography Maple Ridge session. We’ll help you feel comfortable in front of the camera so you can get a headshot that lands you that dream job or looks great on your website.