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Step 1
Look through some magazines. Study how the male models are posed in different ads. Take note of their posture, angle of their chins, control of their limbs and most importantly, the look in their eyes. With each pose a model is supposed to be conveying a message. The message needs to originate from and shine through the eyes.
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Step 2
Stand in front of a full length mirror. Look at your body and evaluate it honestly. What are your best features? What are your less desirable features? You want to highlight the positive items. If you have a great butt try standing backwards and twisting your torso to look over your shoulder at yourself. This might be a good pose for you. If you want to hide your stomach you might try squatting down and bringing your arms in front of your body on your knees.
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Step 3
Move slowly and casually as you watch yourself in the mirror. One of the most common mistakes beginning models or those trying to pose like them make is thinking they have to move quickly through poses. You want to just move like normal and flow through from one pose to another.
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Step 4
Ask a friend to come over and photograph you. Casually get into one pose then slowly move into another and another. Make sure your friend takes pictures the entire time. Try to express different emotions and thoughts with each pose or sequence of poses. Look at the photos. See how your expressions appear. Were they conveyed correctly?
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Step 5
Print out the photos and examine your body lines. Take note of what looks good and what doesn't. Go back in front of the mirror and practice the things that looked good and work on making the things that looked bad better. Do another photo shoot with your friend. Look at the pictures again. Continue to practice. Just remember to have fun with it and relax.
Comments
andre7514 said
on 12/27/2008 I love this article! 5*