Male Poses for Portrait Photo Shoot (Part-1)

Most pose tutorials focus on the feminine look, and not much information is available on how to properly portray men in a photograph.

Even if you get a guide, it is more than just listing some looks for male subjects. You can hardly find an article that explains why some men use the currency for photography.

Note:- Forget Spelling and English Mistake and Focus on Photo Shoot Poses.

1. Give the Face a Strong Character

1-Give the Face a Strong Character

Give the face a strong feature - highlight the spear to emphasize masculinity.

A strong jaw is a measure of manhood. Your job as a photographer is to ensure that the jaws are well defined and as sharp and angled as possible.

Tap their cheeks and speak a little less. This will give a gentle stretch to the neck. Meanwhile, part of the neck is hidden from the camera.

You can heal your jaw by using shadows wisely. Take care not to join the neck of the jaw.

Never, I mean, let your subject bring your cheek back. This will not only emphasize any existing double cheeks but will also create one where there is nothing.

2. Make Him ‘Squinch’ to Flatter the Eyes

2. Make Him ‘Squinch’ to Flatter the Eyes

Big round puppy eyes are not good for men. They cause fear and confusion. Ask your subject what Peter Hurley called "spinach".

It is a semi-slippery, where the eyelids extend slightly under the narrowness of the eye. The upper eyelids did not move much or all.

This will refer to your topic in "like that is something". It adds a bit of naughtiness, playfulness, and character to the film.

Let's take a look at some pictures that feature a male model. Their eyes often turn, and they are very attractive. This technique works best in the case of male photographs.

3. Let Him Tilt His Head Away

3. Let Him Tilt His Head Away

A man should not lean his head towards the camera. It is a beautiful feminine pose. Keep the head neutral or slightly away from the camera.

Be careful not to tilt too far away from the camera! This may sound pretentious and your content is a bit offensive.

4. Male Poses Tilt-head Photo Shoot

4. Male Poses Tilt-head Photo Shoot

Quick Pro Tips:

Many people have an eye that is smaller than others (you will be surprised when you start focusing). You can choose to ignore it or, if you feel you need to do something about it, take a closer look at the camera (see General Fact 1 listed above).

When talking to a person with a heavy glow, close your eyes, and ask your subject to open three times. The object should get at least a few frames without glare after opening its eyes. This is a great technique for photography. Photos capture the moment when your model appears directly in your soul.

You can touch the double chin more by pushing the chin outward and downward. You can prevent the subject from looking at it by holding it in your hand. Position it in such a way that the direct view of the double cheeks interferes. For example, the chin is in the fist, like a fist on the side of the neck.

If a person has a large nose, shoot directly in the face using a long lens (dizziness) (general facts 3 and 5). Forecasting and optics come to the rescue.

Swollen faces tend to be thinner when using lenses for a long time (General Fact 3).

If your object is in a prominent forehead or bald position, shooting from a low angle can help reduce the problem (General Fact 2).

If the person is tired and the eye is swollen, shooting from a high angle will force you to look at your camera, thus forcing the eyes to open a little more.

5. Male Poses Shoulder Photo Shoot

5. Male Poses Shoulder Photo Shoot

The best male body shape is a V shape: broad shoulders, thin waist. Here are some suggestions for emphasizing and defining the V shape with positive male model positions.

6. Square the Shoulders to Make them Look Broader Photo Shoot

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The shoulders should be as wide as possible. You may want to keep your shoulders as square as possible towards the camera.

If possible, tilt the model slightly towards the camera. This will make the shoulders bigger.

7. Make the Waist Look Slimmer Photo Shoot

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If the lower body is not the square of the camera, the hips will be thinner. Also, keeping the upper body near the camera will make the waist thinner (general facts 1, 2, and 5).

You want to slim the waist to get the most common V shape for men.

8 Male Poses Macho Photo Shoot

8 Male Poses Macho Photo Shoot

Better posture is important for a better male portrait. Make sure your object is high, the shoulder is still relaxed and its center is tight.

A man should show confidence and strength. This does not mean that you have to show their muscles or tone in every case. You need to find a pose where this masculine object can stand on its own.

9 Male poses bowtiefix Photo Shoot

9 Male poses bowtiefix photoshoot

Men do not do a good job with their hands when there is no contact with them. You need to keep your subject's hands busy. Men’s hands should give you a reason for where they are?

Otherwise, most men will feel that this is nonsense and they will not be comfortable. Here are some ways to take care of this problem and find a good pose for the hands.

10. Male poses elbow Photo Shoot

10. Male poses elbow Photo Shoot

The hands, thumbs (GQ style) or palm and thumb are attached to the pocket. Men can fold a hand in a loop or a hand on a belt hook.

One hand loosely, keep one hand in the pocket.

Want to see your subject as an ancient Greek philosopher? To create a mental posture, place the hand on the chin and elbow.

11. Male Poses Hands Photo Shoot

11. Male Poses Hands Photo Shoot

Men can cross their arms slightly below the chest with their shoulders. This pose ensures that the shoulders are relaxed.

The object may also rub his hands. It gives the impression that he has closed a great deal.

12. Male Poses Cufflinks Photo Shoot

12. Male Poses Cufflinks Photo Shoot

You can keep your hands busy with any picture. The model can hold a newspaper in one hand and rest on the other.

Men can create a flawed yet amazing asana when adjusting without looking at their outfits. You can see a tie with an item, cufflinks, or with your hand.

13. Male Poses Jacket Photo Shoot

13. Male Poses Jacket Photo Shoot

One may be in a pocket, while your other model attaches the other to the jacket and over his shoulder.

14. Male Poses Pockets Photo Shoot

14. Male Poses Pockets Photo Shoot

Cross the calf at the level of the calf and play a pose. Wait for the shell by one the Basic OP the foot.

15. Male Poses Wall Photo Shoot

15. Male Poses Wall Photo Shoot

Another fine posture when the feet are separated by shoulder width. One leg should be very close to the camera.

Your model can lean against the wall. Then raise the leg against the wall near the camera and bend the knee. It is a very calm and calm posture for both men and women.

The model can place the foot very close to the camera. For example, place it on a rock, step, etc. The outer thigh should face the camera.

16. Male Poses Man Legcross Photo Shoot

16. Male Poses Man Legcross Photo Shoot

It does not matter whether the model is sitting on a chair, bench, or table. They work well in any case.

While sitting in a chair, the ankle of one leg goes to the knee of the other. Shoot a little from above and avoid getting too close. It creates a natural, calm posture.

17. Male Poses Legs Crossed Photo Shoot

17. Male Poses Legs Crossed Photo Shoot

The model can bend at a table at the waist and place the legs slightly forward. Cross arms above the chest to keep the photo beautiful.

While sitting in a photo, an object should not sit at a 90-degree angle from the camera.

The conclusion

Now, it is not a complete practice to show men in any way. But, in understanding why we do this, we no longer trust our memory and remember "Purush Mudra 34".

You can be very flexible and very prepared for unexpected events and you can adjust quickly. In the end, we all want the customer image to look beautiful.

So now, my question is, which is your favorite tip, or is the biggest for you in male posture?

For the best guide to photography, see our article on the best Female Poses for Portrait Photo Shoot (Part-1)