Never Posed Before
Nervous about posing? Here’s exactly how a guided photoshoot works at MDuran Studio in Providence, RI, and why you don’t need to practice.
MDuran Studio · Providence, RI · Posing Guide
Never
Posed?
Good. Most of my clients haven’t. Here’s exactly what happens in the studio, and why you don’t need to practice.
“You don’t need to know how to pose. The only thing you need to do is show up. Once you walk through that door, I take care of everything else.”
— Mayker, MDuran Studio
Tap to bust the myth
Myth“I’m not photogenic.”
TruthPhotogenic is just good light + good direction. That’s my job, not yours.
Myth“I need to practice poses.”
TruthI’ll show you every pose, step by step, often by doing it myself first.
Myth“I’ll look stiff.”
TruthWe warm up with easy shots and music. By look two, everyone loosens up.
Myth“I don’t know my angles.”
TruthI’ll find them in the first 5 minutes and show you on the screen.
How a session flows
01
Plan colors & looks before the shoot02
Warm-up shots and music03
Guided poses, look by look04
Peek at the screen together
Quick tips
What do I do with my hands?
Give them a job: touch your hair, hold your jacket, rest on a chair. I’ll guide every placement.
How do I avoid a double chin?
Push your forehead slightly toward the camera. It feels strange and looks amazing.
Can I bring inspiration photos?
Yes, please! Send them before the shoot so we can plan lighting and poses.