Female Posing Guide
Female Posing Guide
1. Good starting pose for an intimate glamour. Works well in different surface settings: the model, for example, might lie on a bed, on
the ground, in the grass, or on a sandy beach.
2. Just a different variant for the model lying down. Works very well with all body types.
3. Really nice and lovely pose. Shoot from a low angle. Ask the model to keep her upper body slightly lifted, but the head – slightly
tilted down. Toes should always be pointed.
4. A demanding pose. A few things need to be checked: Supporting hand must be turned away from the body, stomach muscles should
be controlled, and feet need to be stretched. Works only with slim to athletic body types.
5. Another challenging pose. Not so easy to pose and very demanding for a photographer. In order to shoot this pose successfully you
have to pay attention and scan all body parts – hands, head, waist (avoid skin creases!), hips and finally legs.
6. Beautiful pose for an outdoor shooting. Ask your model to lay down, curve her back and stretch her feet.
7. Beautiful pose for the model lying on the ground. Upper body should be slightly lifted and the model looking back over her
shoulder. Works well with all body types. Try different angles and look for the best position by moving gradually around the model.
8. Easy and simple pose to emphasize a feminine shape. Works also well as a silhouette against a bright background.
9. Variant for fine arts nude photography. Variations are endless with different hand, leg and head positioning.
10. Easy and gentle pose. A model should sit on both of her legs and feet, but it shouldn’t be too heavy. Eyes looking over her
shoulder.
11. Easy yet gorgeous pose. Works well in different settings, both indoors and outdoors. Also suitable for a silhouette shot against a
bright background.
12. An absolutely gorgeous pose if done properly. Correct limb positioning is crucial. Works exceptionally well with all body types.
Also note that you should make your shots from a slightly elevated angle.
13. Very challenging pose, leg positioning being the decisive factor for good results. Carefully guide your model to the intended
postures. High heel shoes are a must.
14. Simple and dignified pose. Make sure that model’s face is not partly covered by her hand or shoulder. Eyes looking down to her
body creates particularly romantic mood. The raised elbow should be pointing away from the camera.
15. Very feminine and delicate pose. Remember that glamour and nude photography doesn’t exclude using some props. Sometimes a
single piece of clothing might be a superb addition to a shot. Thus, the model might partly cover her body.
16. Very helpful aid for creating different poses is utilizing a wall (or any other object of a kind). Wall can be used as a place to put
hands on, support a body, back, legs etc.
17. Full height at the wall shot. Again, endless variation and shooting angles are possible.
18. Following from the previous, for example, change you angle and shoot as well from the back.
19. An exquisite pose for slim to athletic models. Many variations are possible. Ask the model to curve a body in S shape, twist her
hips and change hand positions. Let her turn her head in different directions.
20. Using a sheer textile as a prop creates endless possibilities for the model and photographer to create very rewarding and
outstanding results. Especially marvelous looks can be made in windy weather conditions outdoors.
21. Another good idea for a creative glamour photography is to shoot in vast open fields, for example, some cornfield or wildflowers
meadow or even in a deserted landscape. As previously mentioned some textile or