Posing
The Architecture of Posing: Building Flattering Lines Without Guesswork
I’ve watched photographers spend thousands on lighting gear only to sabotage their work with poor posing. A $300 reflector won’t save you from a slouched spine or a squared-off shoulder. Posing isn’t art—it’s architecture. Learn the load-bearing walls, and everything else follows. The Shoulder Rule: Your Foundation Start here. Every portrait fails or succeeds based on shoulder placement. I require this from every subject: shoulders positioned at a 45-degree angle to camera.