One thing we hear a lot is “I’m not a model. I wouldn’t know what to do in front of the camera.” Getting authentic expressions can be hard if you’re already nervous before getting your senior pictures done. Not to worry friend, because senior portrait poses for females is our specialty. With great posing comes great images.
Standing
Standing poses are a great way to warm up for a senior portrait session. There are lots of fun ways to approach these types of poses such as hands on hips or legs crossed at the ankles. For some added flair, you can also drape jackets or a graduation gown over your shoulder.
Leaning
The leaning pose is a variation on the standing pose, incorporating some more ice-breaker type poses while including more of the surrounding environment. Leaning makes for some awesome senior portrait poses because it allows you to be more relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera before moving on to more involved posing.
Walking
Walking seems so natural to us, we hardly stop to think about using such a mundane activity for senior portrait poses. The opposite is true when it comes to portraits. Walking can open up opportunities for some great images. This includes strolling towards the camera or some over-the-shoulder action while walking away.
Sitting
Sitting poses can be done in just about any environment. You can sit on either some type of chair or stool, or even a low wall nearby. While sitting you can have your legs crossed, feet tucked in, or even sit facing away from the camera looking back over your shoulder.
Playing with Hair
This one can be fun as there are lots of ways to play with your hair. For some great senior portrait poses, you can do simple things like twirl some hair around your fingers or run your hand through your hair from front to back. We like these poses because it shows a more playful side of our seniors.
Kneeling
Kneeling is an easy and flattering pose that works for a variety of outfits and environments. The best kneeling poses come from one hand resting on the lower leg or knee. For bonus points, you can combine poses such as playing with your hair while kneeling down. Putting together two or more senior portrait poses, especially for females, will add some flair to your images which will help them stand out from the crowd.
Doorways and Stairs
Stairs and doorways are great because they will naturally frame the image with you at the center. Again, for added spice we can combine multiple styles of posing when placing you in front a doorway or staircase such as sitting on the steps or leaning against the door.
Headshots
They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. With a closeup headshot, our goal is to show the world the beauty both from the outside, as well as the inside. If you have put a lot of detail into your hair and makeup, or if you had these done by a professional, these types of poses are even more critical to get in capturing details.
Props
Including different props into your senior photoshoot is sure to kick things up a notch by adding unique elements that wouldn’t be possible without them. Some examples of props include letter jackets, sports balls and uniforms, smoke bombs, or books. If you play a sport, have a hobby, or are involved in an extracurricular activity, these are all great sources of inspiration for including props to level up your senior portrait poses.
Cap and Gown
One of our favorite times to shoot clients is the cap and gown session. Poses for these types of shoots range from full cap and gown, to gown unzip, cap off, or gown draped over the shoulder. Another example of a combining senior portrait poses for females, and guys too, is the closeup shot with the cap and tassel in focus. Our personal favorite, however, is the tossing of the cap towards the camera for a fun and casual image.
While helping you run through various senior portrait poses, the most important requirement is that you have fun and are comfortable during the session. If a pose is unnatural or feels awkward, guess how your images are going to turn out? Having your senior pictures taken should be an enjoyable experience that results in some killer shots of you in your element.
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