How to Pose in Pictures (How to look lean and tall)
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- HOW TO POSE FOR INSTAGRAM OR PERSONAL PHOTOS
Don't hide from photos! If you're worried about looking to big and feeling like you can never find the right angle and pose, don't worry I've got you covered.
If you're a photographer who loves making pictures, totally. But, if you haven't had a chance to learn about posing, it means that some of your pictures will be amazing and others will flop. You need to know how to pose in pictures.
That's why it's so important to learn how to pose people so you don't have to rely on them being amazing (because let's face it, most won't be). Here are my keys to posing success!
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Who watched this to learn how to pose for pictures? 🙋🏽♀️.Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I did lol and it has helped
Triangles 🔺️
Lovely
Yes 🙋🏾♀️I did! 😂 I want to look better in my own pictures 😆
Yes 🙋🏾♀️I did! 😂 I want to look better in my own pictures 😆
Sometimes you just come across a video that is pure GOLD and feel like you've been blessed
Agree 👍🏿
Yes indeedy!
I agree she is brilliant
Not a photographer but never know how to pose. You’re a gifted teacher. Great delivery, articulate explanation with excellent examples.
Does this work for male models too?
I was thinking the same thing. She’s a natural.❤️
Agreed!
RUclips knows I don't know how to pose for photos and made me watch this. Thank you! Learned a lot!
I HATE having my picture taken as i always feel like i look horrible. add to the fact that my body is now "morphing" from a young lean thing to a ....well, not lean nor young thing i just really feel self conscious. Your tips are not only great for pictures but for just being out there in life and being able to stand in such a way that makes you look better and more confident than you really feel! this is a HUGE gift you are giving us! thank you! and, you are such a beautiful person...inside and out, talented and caring. thank you for your time and your talent.
Oh you just totally made my day Frances! You are so very welcome. And yes, I totally get it and know the feeling all too well. My body right now looks more curvaceous than when I filmed this video and some days it’s a serious struggle. But, finding a way to love yourself and radiate with you you ness is everything. I’m so glad in my little way I was able to help.Keep sparkling ✨
@@Gia.Goodrich See that your video is 2 years old and your still changing lives. Saw this in my feed and I need this. I really hate taking pictures and family, friends are always wanting to take pictures. I finally realizing during these unbelievable times how important pictures are. Thanks for having the courage to be the subject and making the video. I know it wasn't easy to put yourself out here. 😊
@@Gia.Goodrich I can't thank you enough for this tutorial. I'm being asked to show up in videos now & it's my worst nightmare. I'm uncomfortable even in public places lately. But when you pose adding the triangles & negative spaces, you exude a confidence that feels almost contagious. You also make "showing up" look as though it could be fun if we don't take ourselves too seriously. Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful magic!
@@Gia.Goodrich I'm just seeing this video for the first time and I have to thank you so much for your tips! I always feel like I don't "take good pics" and I struggle to find flattering ways to pose. This video gave me some things to practice so, hopefully, I'll be taking pictures I love in the future! You got yourself a new subscriber to your channel. Looking forward to watching more of your videos! 😊
amen!
The fact that she uses girls who mi8 not really fit into the ideal body type category and then show you their pretty photos!
It really makes u feel like aaahhh!! its never been about having perfect body,look at these beautiful women.Thankyou for that, for making a relatable content.
Yesui
I’m always unhappy that I look even bigger in photos than I really am and I never know how to pose. Thank you for this video, you explained so well. I will definitely try some of these in our upcoming summer trip!
Omg the shoulders back and down, elongate the neck, suck in but not up, 5th position, hands in pockets, elbows back made a HUGE difference in my pose!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾💜💜
Never thought about all she taught, and it really does make a difference to the end shot. Very clear tutorial, a natural teacher.
I generally hate all pictures taken of me, and while I take responsibility for my portion, I have to lay some blame on the photographers for literally NEVER coaching me. When I say never, I mean never. I’ve never been told any of this, and it honestly makes me want to cry. I’ve even paid for professional pictures that end up having bra straps showing, flyaway hairs that are easily spotted, or clothes that have shifted, and they said nothing. Bless you for these tips; I wish I could work with you.
OMG! Finally someone explains how to pose! It has been a lifelong struggle. Thank you. Now I understand.
It’s been for me too. I have a round chubby face which makes it even harder to pose. Loved this video. 🌼✨
IG model tutorials weren’t doing it for me. Now this is *actually helpful*
I particularly appreciate how clear and concise these tips are! Like, I could put these in a bullet list and they're easy to remember. Weight on the back foot, "pull that string" and create that "S" curve, create negative space, and anything square with the camera will be viewed at full width. I know there's more too it than that, but I feel like I can actually remember these tips! :D Thanks so much!
i'm curvy and appreciate the tips here.. my friends have asked me why i stand different ways.. now I know why.... "creating negative space is great!!! thank you .
This is just random in my feed. The topic is interesting, so i clicked and i subscribed right away.
Same!
Same here
I'm a wardrobe stylist and I have to take fitting photos and constantly encounter actors that are so uncomfortable being photographed for fittings. This is so helpful and will make my job easier and sell the outfits I put together to show the director/agency/client. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I’m not a photographer but I get family pics done annually. My 10 year-old is a “natural’ and always looks awesomely natural and cute and I’m a dolt, hahaha! Can’t wait to apply your tips! Thank you!
I like this video because I am going to my 40-year reunion and I will be in a few pictures and I want to look my best. Thank you for the ideas.
Love this
Thank you, Gia! I'm not a photographer, but I do stand in photos a lot with family and friends. For 54 years I have wanted someone to teach me how to stand in a photo. I knew there were techniques to learn, but never had a teacher...until now! Friendly, fun, and authentic: that's you!
I absolutely love when I stumble across a value added video. Even if it is 2 years old, good information never expires! So many helpful tips, from creating body triangles and negative space to turning the hip back and resting on it. Your tips have totally taken my photos to the next level. Thanks a bunch!
even if its two years old? I have a feeling that the same mindset of something being brand new, has crept into your mind and you applied it to videos and if its a year old you look at it with lesser value? is this true Mrs. Williams? I hope your mind is not clouded with pride and egotism that you lie to me don't answer it or just make a excuse I study internet trends on the human mind. like how fb exploited likes for dopamine release. I PROMISE IM NOT SCREAMING OR ATTACKING YOU! im actually warning you because I care about you1 people need to realize that this is all new to us we dint know what affects a new website will have on our brains. seriously its a actual field of study. who finds themselves not watching videos if they are old because they project the same mindset of its old to videos that don't expire unless its a timed video or a word premiere you need for a project or job. if its fir entertainment a video that you have not seen that is 10 years old is still A NEW VIEO!!! people wake up and realize what's going on in your head!!!!! and any fool dumb enough to want to write a thesis and get credit good luck this is already written and published :) find it ask me about it and try and make it your own i dare you!!! >:} I was smart enough to post it here because I care but you try to steal my work we got problems. Texas A&M go AGGIES!!!
This is actually PHENOMENAL! So helpful and all of the tips are incredibly logical and make sense based on the simple concept of optical illusion. 🥰
Really helpful without endlessly explaining simple points. She says it, shows it, says it again, with some added info.
I am not a photographer and don't like selfies, but you are such a good teacher I feel like I know how to pose for pictures.
RUclips knows! I am a non-people photographer, been checking out how to pose people and BAM! I stumbled across this video. New subscriber!
every photographer needs to watch this and then send you a thank you gift! This is the best video I have seen for this subject
I really liked the simplicity of the poses, yet the dramatic appeal of them. I would like to be more natural with posing…and this helps tremendously. Also, your black clothes on the white of the background was really helpful. Thank you for the examples with clients. Fun stuff!
Hello, I really appreciate this video. I am a physician and I will soon be capturing patients and caregivers of patients with rare and complex medical conditions on video discussing challenges they face. I love that I have a few tips from this and other videos you have done. I want to empower my patients feel beautiful and confident and this will definitely help!
I'm a curvy girl and always try to pose as people who has less weight than me, and didn't help at all, so I never knew how to pose because in my family am the only one. Seeing this video rely help me to understand why not every pose is made for everyone and don't comprar to other because we are different that all. Thank you so much for sharing this, now I'm starting to underarms how to work with my Bondy on camera
Love it! I always feel awkward when I'm asked to pose in a pic. Now I can pose myself. I'll practice in a mirror. Thanks!!!!
I needed this . I have "one pose" I have used in all my pictures since childhood. Hands clasped infront. My cheeky niece and god-daughter actually said
" Auntie, you do the same thing in every picture , every picture "
The front-step or back step pose I saw in my late Mom's late 60s photos. The other poses were truly educational for me. I appreciate you for your time and expertise.
Very helpful. I’m an oil painter. I need to pose people for portraits and figurative paintings. I’m not after beauty shots but people in their relaxed mode and posture that reflects them. I like your direction on how to create curves and negative space because I need to direct poses where diagonals point to the focus of a painting or creates a flow that leads a viewer’s eye around into the painting. Adults usually stiffen. I will be photographing men and woman ….children to elderly. Shadows can also help with creating a focal point. Thank you for your advise.
OMG! Your energy is so infectious! Instant subscriber! 🧡 After Zoom experienced a temporary shutdown, I Googled "How To Look Better On Zoom" and BAM, your video popped up. Watched it and instantly realized I had disappearing neck effect because my laptop is always on my lap desk, not the most stable place, especially after 3 hours of straight Zooming.
Per your recommendation, I wanted to look better on mobile, especially posing. I love taking selfies, hence why I landed on this video.
What I learned: Create triangles on every angle of your body. Make subtle little motions instead of flashy, exuberant motions to remain relaxed and natural.
This video was so much fun to watch. I felt like I was on the set with you. Keep creating engaging content! You're amazing, queen! 👑
Love the chin connected to the shoulder! It hides a fat neck too!
OMG! Super helpful! I always look like a stuffed, constipated turkey in photos because every pose I choose is so unflattering that in the end, I give up and just stand like full frontal. The angle option makes so much sense! I love all the tips and tricks here and hopefully the next time i'll actually look like a cool(ish) human!
This made me laugh so much you're so funny! 😂
I’m not a photographer but I watched this whole video because you’re a delight to listen to. I really appreciate your style 😊
Gia, your videos are genius. You have such a great teaching style: your points are clear, you give great explanations of the "why" and your communicate in a way that feels real and approachable.
I love that you are a real genuine woman who gave great practical tips that will work! You were fun and to the point. I enjoyed listening to you and appreciate the help!
You're so smart! You've taken something that I never liked (trying to master poses) and turned it into a fun challenge! I can't wait to make triangles lol
Oh yay that makes me so happy! Because you’re so right, it’s something that is so not fun for most of us, but I feel like the principles are easy once they’re explained. I’m so glad it was helpful! ✨
The negative space point made a whole world of a difference. Really enjoyed watching this video! 🧡
I love how you simplify things to the point that just about anyone can take action. Now I know why I look better in some photos than other and why my tall lean friend always looks good in her favorite pose, even though she probably doesn't even know the "math" behind it. I can't wait to try this out for "Can you please take a picture of me next to/in front of XYZ?" Now I understand some of the classic poses and I will NEVER STAND FACING THE CAMERA HEAD ON AGAIN!!!
Just to update. I look fabulous in photos now and have method friends and family look better too. I feel so much more content like confident when people want to take a photo that I know I'll look great in them instead of frumpy.
Leaning back on our right foot and creating negative space....make a big difference. Thank you!
you’re the best teacher of posing, love ya G
The key to a good picture is the person taking the picture actually having a good eye. I feel like I can make ANYONE look good because I actually make the effort to when I’m the one holding the camera.
Such a helpful video. I'm an amateur photographer, and posing people is a challenge for me. You've given me so many good tips. Whether you're the photographer or just a person who wants to look better in the pictures people take of you, this 12-minute video will make a difference for you. Thanks, Gia!
Oh hell Yeah, I m glad this popped up in my recommendations. Imma be posing like crazy in my pictures. LOL
Appeared in my feed - she’s so engaging and these tips are so useful!!! Thank you Gia !
I watch this so much and practice... just so people who think they are ugly can see how beautiful they can come up in photos
I love all the tips...posing for pictures just feels weird but with these tips, I can't wait to start implementing them.
This was absolutely brilliant! As a figurative artist, I often have to pose my subjects and it's difficult to deal with equipment (camera) knowledge vs painting knowledge. This was a perfect bridge! Thank you!!
would love to see actual photos taken of people with these tips
Shop for clothes online and you'll see a lot of these things since she pointed them out.
I like that these are natural, confident, and feminine poses. I have watched similar videos from male photos and they lean heavily on the “accentuate the curves,” poses which is fine but not what I’m looking for to help me with corporate headshots!
I love you, you’re so cute, fun & helpful❣️ This is the 2nd video I’ve watched from your channel, the zoom/lighting video being the 1st. Can’t believe I’ve never seen you before now. You explain everything very well , making it all seem too easy that we all can do it also. Thank you for your time.
Wow, thank you! That is so wonderful and incredibly kind of you. Yes, I struggled for a lot time with the algorithm and kind of gave up a bit, so this has been really so lovely in reminding me why I wanted to do it and giving me hope for being able to reach more people. Thanks for making my day!
@@Gia.Goodrich Just amazing! That's the second video I've watched as well. The one about zoom was the first. I just loved how fun and clear you are. And you also answer comments hahaha... I am sending these videos to my friends in Brazil. Thanks a bunch and congrats on your job.
Ditto. Me too. She is adorable.
I literally just watched the same video haha :)
@@Gia.Goodrich I think the algorithm is working for you again, because I watched exactly the same videos in the same order as these other commenters on this thread! Thank you for breaking things down so clearly. Looking forward to checking out all your other videos. Thanks for making them!
This was awesome! I thought I was the only person who awkwardly takes pictures. I don't know what to do with my hands, constantly shifting my weight and wondering about my smile. I feel unauthentic when taking pictures, and look forward to it at the same time. Great tips.
Wow just found you, the negative space comment made me see myself in a new way when posing. Thanks!
You’re a wonderful teacher! There are people who can take wonderful photographs of experienced models, and there are teachers who can make the rest of us look good in photographs.
Great to learn about angles & negative space. You’re an illusionist! 🙂
Artist/photographer here. Great tips on how to pose. Thanks. The right lighting also makes a difference.
OMG I needed this! Not to pose people, to pose myself! THANK YOU
Thank you! Loved this! My ballet teacher used to say, pretend there's a string on top of your head and pull it straight up, and then lower your shoulders. I think that's 4th position, then lean back. Thanks!
I love the way you briefly explain each point and then make it stick with those visuals! I learned so much from this video. Thank you!
The negative space ideas were great.
Tips for photographing the more full figured gal.
This is awesome! As a tall awkward person and also as a professional designer/art director I'm excited to use these tips in the future.
Appreciate this video! As an urban photojournalist in the WIndy City, I try to never stop learning and your posing tips are a welcome breath of fresh air..again, THANKS!
i knew about posing in an angle with one feet infront to de-emphasize the hips, but the rest of the tips are mind blowing!! Now I know how to look better in photos :D
The part about negative space was very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
This was really informative. Thank you.
Sometimes the side shots of people sitting down are so unflattering. Do you have any tips about posing while sitting down (restaurant table or at home on the sofa)? Ways to minimize those side view tummy tire lines 😁 would be good.
This was incredibly practical, useable, HELPFUL. I'm not a photographer, but I've been photographed for various promos, and I cringe at how I look in interviews, which are usually filmed straight on. Ugh. I think I'll try to scooch my chair back and lean forward a little bit next time. :)
Even just the first couple of minutes is enough for me to practice. Thank you. This was great.
I learned! I love the negative spacing and kicking the butt back so as not to accentuate larger hips along with the foot positiioning one in front of the other. Brilliant!
Im so happy i stumbled across your channel. Definitely in need of this guidance
Super amateur here! Usually use myself as a subject but my friends have been asking me to take their photos. I don’t really know how to direct other people. Found your videos and they are AMAZING. Thank you thank you thank you
Thank you Gia!!! How to look like ‘I love and accept myself!’ Your message is very empowering! 🤗🌹
Hey this is awesome! I run a small business selling my illustrations on graphic tees. I almost never use professional photographers or models so this is super helpful for me when I'm modeling myself or having friends pose for those iphone shots!
Soooo helpful! Not a photographer I just can’t pose myself for shit. I’m so awkward in photos.
Same here! As soon as I notice a camera pointed at me, my limbs and my face develop a life of their own 😅
@@sabrinah.8141 Exactly!
I'm not a photographer but I watched this because I am one of the "worst selfie" people. I love your tips!
You have great energy and humor, really teach well. Thanks for these tips
Love the negative space/triangle tip and connect chin to shoulder tip.
I love your vibrant and positive personality. Thank you for sharing this video. I'm horribly shy when it's time to take pictures. This video has boosted my self esteem for the next opportunity. 😘
Thank you! I liked the "pulling up from spine" and "5th position" tips. I'm a ballet dancer, my whole life
One of the best informational videos I've ever seen. To the point, so many helpful tips and the visuals (i.e. the triangles) were so on point - I wish I found you a long time ago! Subscribed...
Knew footing from modelling days, but now understand the Angle, Triangle, hand positioning suggestions.
This was lovely and very helpful even just for selfies and group shots!
They should teach this in every school! Hated every photo ever done! You are a maxing!❤️
Wow best content I’ve come across this far. Thank you so much for all of your tips! Can’t wait to try 🥰
Loved the "tighten stomach muscles" tip, rather than sucking it in, thank you!
This is a very helpful video! Thank you for the work that you put in to bring this to the community.
I have really big hips & thighs I never like the way my pictures come out. I will definitely look at taking pictures in a different light after seeing this video. Thank you & many blessings Queen.
Thank you! I’m not a photographer but always look awkward in pics.
Taking individual & formal family photos in 2 weeks. Thats why I am here.
Thank you for sharing this info.
Thanks for this... I will be practicing.. I always feel awkward when I'm taking pictures!!! 🥴 But this helps alot and I will be utilizing this info!
Suggested from RUclips. Not a photographer. Not often photographed. Watched anyways because I love your energy.
Thank YOU - super useful and easy to apply even for the regular (not pro) "photograher " ..... me😊
Awesome video. Thank you!
I'll try
Denise is that you?? i watch your videos a lot! 😃
Wow! Now I can pose myself and others in much more considered, flattering ways. Thanks for sharing your tips!
Ty I needed this for how I should pose for my wedding pics so helpful and will begin practicing today ☺️
2022, 40-something looking like 30, but I have always, always, hated looking at my photos! And because of that, I hate having my photos taken. Now I have ideas on how to pose, explained clearly and without drawing it out into a boring mess. Let's see how this goes. Thank you Gia!
Finally what to do with my hands 🙌
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Finally!! A teacher who knows how to EXPLAIN 🙌👍
Btw, did anyone else keep falling from losing their balance? 😆
When creating negative space: How important is the background? Does it need to be one coloured?
I’m a Posing disaster - so in the world we live in, bless you 😇 the first tip so easy, whatever you want to make look smaller move away from
The camera. something about the chin to the shoulder could work for me. And tucking back loose clothing.