Pose for a Picture Like a Pro

Posing is the most important element in my images. A pose can make or break a picture. It is a strong way of conveying  the message that you want to show though your pictures without words. It also brings that x factor that you needed to have in a picture, which goes exactly with the background of your image. Choosing a background is one part of the photography (which is also very important!), but its just a plain and dull image until you don't pose yourself. I basically recommend and practice the natural and simple poses, which again goes with the background. These are the few of my pictures which i shot recently with the help of my friend (Check his Instagram @iamarjunroy ) , which made me realize that it is important to use certain gestures and techniques to give the look which you would like to convey though your images.

Here in this picture I'm wearing a top from Westside store which is militan green in color, now this is what i was talking about.. the color of the top/ outfit I'm wearing is complementing the background of my image. Also it is in contrast with my skin color. Remember to wear an outfit that highlights your complexion, and you are already done with 60% of the magic you need in your pictures. Always decide that what you are going to wear before taking a picture, and also that it would go with the background of the location that you have chosen. To add some more little details in your picture you can accessorize yourself with the things that go with your outfit, I prefer keeping them simple and neat; so i wear very little accessory (you can see that only my wrist watch is highlighted here). After all these little things you have done with, now is the time for the real action!

Its time to pose for the picture!
Keep in mind, the elements that are special in you and would look good when the picture is taken. Be comfortable in what your wearing and while your posing make sure that you are standing or sitting the right way you want it to be. For your legs to appear longer, take a picture with one leg bent (as in the picture), This would automatically make your legs look thinner and longer while the picture is taken in a lower angle to make it look more genuine. To show more of an angular picture you can sit down with one leg front and the other at the back, this takes lesser effort and hides the annoying fatty portion that gets highlighted, which no one would like to see. It is not necessary that every time your body line must show, a lot can be conveyed with your facial expression.

Facial expressions are the important parts of how we communicate and how we develop impressions of the people around us. Your face speaks a lot about you, that only other can see. It depicts your thinking and behavior. a simple and calm expression is the thing that looks very amazingly stunning for any kind of outfit/ background. It sounds very simple to look casual in a picture, but it isn't. Make sure you feel confident and think of something pleasing or good to bring that charm on your face. Practice yoga, This is the best technique to bring that calm look you just needed. 

A picture with a wider background is very simple and doesn't  require much effort. When the background is much wider the length of the picture automatically reduces and it recudes the effort that you had to put for a full image. Here again only the facial expressions is the thing that would speak, So follow up with steps as said above and your done with the kind of image you ever wanted. Anyone and everyone can pose like a pro, its only those little details that are to be made aware of.

I really hope this information was useful for you. if you like it please comment below and let me know how it helped you or if you want me to write something extra about the same topic.
These photographs were taken by @iamarjunroy
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