Comments on: Posing Tips for Portraits – Shoulders

By: White Petal Wedding Photography Devon

White Petal Wedding Photography Devon — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:33:28 +0000

Interesting article, but somehow think it’s difficult to pull off. Shooting your subject unaware is another good idea.

By: Erik Kerstenbeck

Erik Kerstenbeck — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:33:52 +0000

Enjoying this series – how is this for a flattering shot of a plus size model?

http://kerstenbeckphotoart.wordpress.com/2011/11/19/boudoir-part-6-its-for-everyone/

By: Ishmam Enayet

Ishmam Enayet — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:52:03 +0000

Did not know bout the shoulders thnx.

By: harish kadam

harish kadam — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:39:58 +0000

Thanks a lot I got the clear concept of Stunning Portrait. and got good information which will help me.

By: Yucel

Yucel — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:45:49 +0000

Some of these give a great sense of motion and direction.

Always looking for posing tips and write on it often here .

I noticed that the face direction in these sample shots are either directly towards the camera or toward the lower shoulder.

Have you noticed any face directions in particular that work well w this shoulder tilt meathod?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:06:49 +0000

Amazing how subtle changes can impact your final product. Outstanding!

By: Saadia

Saadia — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:41:40 +0000

thanks for the excellent tips. i love photographing my daughter and your tips form portrait to lighting to rules has dramatically improved my skills. hoping to practice on some family friends. oh i have to say, the pictures you put along with explanation helps MAJORLY. cheerz

By: Ken

Ken — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:19:37 +0000

Great advise!

By: Swiss JHG Photo

Swiss JHG Photo — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:35:32 +0000

Placing shoulders is interesting subject, however not sure about the example pictures who do not showcase enough the body language and the shoulder in particular.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:47:36 +0000

View all of the photos above and “Stoneth” has the one that stands out as a bit different. That’s because it ignored the notion the subject HAS to be looking directly into the lens.

Yes, looking directly into the lens “works” many times…but try shooting a variety of shots in sequence. Ask the subject to look in a different direction (I often hold up a free hand and ask them to look at my hand that is held to the left or right of the camera…above or below it.)

You may be surprised at how going this simple “extra” series of shots alters the mood of the subject and the photo.