Cheat sheet: Portrait posing guide

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No matter what lighting or camera techniques you use, without the right pose you’ll struggle to shoot successful portraits. But few people naturally strike the most photogenic poses, and even a professional model will need some direction from the photographer.

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Knowing a few of the classic poses and looks that work well can help to transform your portrait photography, which is exactly where this handy guide to improving your portraits comes in. We’ve provided a range of simple ideas that you can share with your model to help them look their best.

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