"Photographers spend their lives helping other people look good in pictures, so it's only natural they've picked up a few tricks they use for their own moments in front of the camera. As we enter holiday card season, HuffPost asked professional photographers to share one thing that they always do when posing for a photo. Keep scrolling for their go-to techniques for creating images they want to share again and again."
"I intentionally relax my shoulders. When people are nervous in front of the camera, tension usually shows up most obviously in raised, tightened shoulders. Taking a deep breath and intentionally lowering my shoulders while giving them a good shake helps to release them. Usually, my whole body follows suit and settles into a more natural state. This helps me achieve my goals of looking genuine and comfortable in photos. Kelley Hoagland of Kelley Hoagland Photography"
"I like to lean in and create a close connection. My favorite photos are the ones where you can feel the relationship and see the story behind every person. I always keep that in mind when I'm posing for a photo with family or friends, with an arm around someone's back, a head resting on a shoulder, linked arms or a little squeeze. Those small moments of closeness tell such a beautiful story. Gretchen Richardson, manager of photography training and quality at Lifetouch"
Simple physical adjustments produce more natural, comfortable photos. Relaxing or dropping the shoulders and taking a small or deep breath releases tension and softens facial expressions. Slightly shifting weight to one side prevents stiffness and creates a relaxed posture. Creating points of connection—leaning in, arms around backs, heads on shoulders, linked arms, or gentle squeezes—conveys relationship and comfort. Providing hands with something to do reduces awkwardness and completes a composed look. These techniques prioritize genuine comfort, natural posture, and visible relational storytelling in portraits and group images.
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