5 Posing Tips for Guys Planning a Jacksonville Senior Shoot

5 Posing Tips for Guys Planning a Senior Shoot

If your senior photo session will be your first professional shoot, you’re probably wondering what you should be doing in front of the camera. While I am there to guide you through your photo session, it still helps to have an idea of how you would like to pose in front of the camera.

Here are some simple tips to help get you started!

1. Consider Your Best Features.

If you had to choose, what are your best features? What features would you like to accentuate in your senior photos? This could be your jawline, your chest, or your shoulders. Whatever features you would like to accentuate should be closest to the camera. Speak to your photographer about your favorite features ahead of time so that you can both plan accordingly. And remember your style should who off those features too! if you love your hair, don’t cover it with a hat the whole time, shot it off!

2. Natural is Better.

When it comes to posing for your senior photos, it’s best to stick to poses that look natural. Poses that have you sitting down or leaning on one knee are just some examples of what looks good and not forced in front of the camera. The best part about being a guy in photos- everything you wear has pockets! there is always a place to put those hands! We have photographed guys for over a decade, and we promise, you won’t feel uncomfortable! And in case we want to do something else….

3. Don’t Worry about Your Hands.

A common complaint among people who get in front of a camera for the first time is that they don’t know what to do with their hands. Don’t worry about hand placement too much. Once you get into it, your hands will naturally find a place in your pockets {see, those packets again}, at your sides, or folded in your arms.

4. Don’t Be Afraid to Move.

Photographers actually prefer it when you move around a bit. This doesn’t have to be big movements either. Simply moving your head around can add some variety to your senior shots. Again, your photographer will guide you but if you feel nervous and find yourself stiffening your head or jaw, don’t worry, I can tell, and will reset and relax. Once you get the hang of it, its actually pretty easy to be in front of the camera.

5. Don’t take yourself too seriously, seriously!

You will always get the best shots when you approach your senior shoot with a relaxed and positive mindset. You are here to celebrate an important milestone, so have some fun with your shoot. These photos are meant to highlight your personality and tell your story, so enjoying yourself makes that

If you want to be extra prepared, head over to a site such as Pinterest to find some ideas for poses. And while you are there, check out some styling tips. senior photos really bridge that gap into adulthood, and you want to look awesome and styled as you put that new graduated foot forward!