14 ESSENTIAL Portrait Photography Poses!

[@harrisonji1906]

This is a fantastic video Justin! You've got a new subscriber and a course buyer :) Look forward to going through the program. Cheers!

[@justinlaurens]

Hey man, thank you I hope you get a lot out of it. If you need anything shoot me a DM on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/justinlaurens

[@noct3rn4l11]

@@justinlaurens lets get one on posing male models

[@BrandonSallinger]

1:20 Stand & Lean Pose 2:03 Full Frontal Pose 2:47 Head Tilt Pose 3:47 Side Profile Pose 4:23 45 Degree Turn Pose 4:59 Close Up Headshot 5:27 Close Up With Hands 6:00 Face Tug Pose 6:32 Lay On Stomach Pose 7:12 Lay Down To Side 7:39 Lay Down Face Up Pose 8:21 Lean On Surface Pose 8:58 Walking Away Pose 9:30 Over The Shoulder Pose Definitely watch the whole video, I just wanted to give people (and myself) a reference to come back to! Awesome work Justin!

[@justinlaurens]

You’re awesome Brandon, thank you for this! 🙌

[@jensenbyron1401]

I dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know of a trick to log back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me.

[@RahDrums]

My guy! You the best! Especially for people out of me who ran out of data! I can’t watch the whole video unfortunately 😂

[@thehumanityoflife6460]

How about the 'upside down pose', where the hair falls upward?

[@loremipsumproductivityengi7552]

Portrait trick 1: a beautiful model.

[@mariomalmanza]

I was just about to say that!!! hahahah half these poses wouldn't work on your actual paying clients............pretty girls expect to get work for free!!! I've tried some of these poses on clients and they didn't like them because it doesn't highlight their best features

[@mistrchris]

Ok, but if neither the model or photographer know how to pose or otherwise get good shots, the pictures will still fall way short of professional.... posing is just one part of the equation.

[@abirseifried9687]

Iam Think iam beautiful but all my pictures look like crap 😂

[@Ali.lensman]

Give me beautiful model, good MUA, hair stylist, and great retoucher... and Swedish light strobe Profoto 😂

[@vornamenachname9662]

I believe the lighting is even more important. And the vibe

[@hectorsimagesphotography2567]

Well done! I especially like the "why" behind each pose.

[@justinlaurens]

I’m glad Hector! Thanks for the comment 😊

[@peter_shadow7559]

Good to see that there are still photography channels on YT that are worth watching. Thank you

[@justinlaurens]

Ahh you’re the man for saying that, thank you! 🙏

[@ifranislam2069]

@@justinlaurens .

[@seanraz]

Great vid. Lots of useful information. I had to chuckle, though, as I do portraits of people who not always so young and so beautiful as these models. I'm trying to imagine them in some of these poses and it cracks me up.

[@IAmR1ch]

This was great. I am watching this several times and going to screen grab it for my phone to remind me during my shoot to try some of these. Thanks

[@justinlaurens]

It’s my pleasure I’m glad you’re finding it helpful! Good idea to save the screen grabs to your phone 👌 Feel free to share your work with me on my IG: www.Instagram.com/justinlaurens

[@peterhayward1848]

Great video, Justin. They all looked like pro models which really does make a difference. We've all done jobs with amateur models where some of them have trouble understanding left from right, up from down, in from out. Regards from a retired photographer now only doing some charity photography in the UK. Stay safe!

[@georgegermain9773]

Great video! You're young model is phenomenal! She truly has a knack for it, I was very impressed!

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks man and yeah tell me about it she’s a dream to work with - such a natural!

[@jaspersparents6947]

This was great thanks! I prefer subtle natural looking poses, I rarely like the hands to the face poses but loved nearly all the poses here!

[@3082frank]

This is the best tutorial ever for poses. With great examples. Do you have one for full body standing poses?

[@justinlaurens]

Not yet! Will put it on the drawing board!

[@Vwyrus]

Nice subject to talk about and I swear you're my best teacher You always make sure you fully emphasise on every subtopic

[@justinlaurens]

Always appreciate hearing from you Wisdom! You're awesome man and love your attention to detail. You're a smart man!

[@hurleygreen927]

Revisiting this video, and still appreciating the portrait posing tips...BEST TIP: find some beautiful models like Justin has! LOL Thanks again..

[@justinlaurens]

Haha thanks man, appreciate your support and glad you’re enjoying the vids! (P.S. Take a look at my Portrait Transformation course to learn how I find the models I work with 💁🏻‍♀️)

[@hurleygreen927]

@@justinlaurens WILL DO! Keep up the great work...

[@justinlaurens]

@hurleygreen927 thank you so much 🙏

[@yogeshramnath]

As someone new to portrait photography, this has made shooting so much easier. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so simply demonstrated, for us all. Cheers bro.

[@justinlaurens]

Really appreciate this message - thank you so much man. More to come!

[@bens.camera]

This was by far the most helpful posing guide I've seen!

[@justinlaurens]

Appreciate that my man!

[@Ebaggeronline]

Great video man, this is just what you are looking for, when getting into portrait photography. High quality content, cant believe you have made so few videos when you are this good already! subscribed!

[@justinlaurens]

I’m glad it was so helpful and really appreciate the support/kind words 🙏

[@tysonator5433]

This video is very helpful and I will be borrowing some of the tips for my next portrait shoot. Many thanks for the video.

[@justinlaurens]

Great to hear! Let me know how it goes

[@supertwitchy8048]

I've already done 3 photoshoots with some friends, but I have no idea how to pose people so this is gonna help me so much! Cant wait to use them!

[@justinlaurens]

Hey Josh! I feel you man when I started I honestly wish I had a guide like this 😅 lol glad you found it helpful dude! 👊

[@Dan_toofly]

This was definitely a dope video I enjoyed it

[@richardyuen5786]

Nice video, enjoyed watching it. But I think number one is to start off with a good looking model, more important than the 14 essential poses. All your models, specially the (young) one, are amazing. Frankly she will look good in ANY pose. Your models are great, and your colours, the way you edit the images, are the key to why they look amazing. A good model is so important - she has to have character besides looks, and her expression is so important also. Keep it up, let's see some more !

[@justinlaurens]

Thank you so much for watching! Let me know if you like this style of video and I will make more. :) Also - be sure to check out my Patreon!

[@markuscanete5114]

this is exactly what i need. I really like the style of kai.boet :)

[@rodeorocks]

Thanks, Justin, this video is just balanced and covers a whole array of suitable compositions. Really appreciate!

[@justinlaurens]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words 🙏

[@masondixon952]

Love ur work...what do u color your pics with?

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks man, I use Photoshop. I share some of my colouring techniques in my KZbin videos 👍

[@twinkie1773]

I have a shoot this weekend and I'll definitely will be coming back to this video. As well incorporating these poses during my shoot. Thx ya for the video 🙏🏾

[@justinlaurens]

That’s dope man! Glad I could help tag me on Instagram I’d love to see how the images turn out 👌

[@twinkie1773]

@@justinlaurens I most definitely will.

[@justinlaurens]

🤙

[@caitliny9210]

This is a great posing guide - really helpful. I'm literally taking notes to utilize at my next shoot. There are so many things to consider with portrait photography. I can barely remember to check my settings and exposure sometimes, let alone consider emotions and where the post-processing will take me lol 🥵Great video!

[@justinlaurens]

🙌🙌

[@squareviews1386]

such a great work. thanks its really helpful

[@justinlaurens]

Most welcome!

[@naveensmart87]

Followed and subscribed !!! Gear doesn't make great photos .the posing styling composition and lighting.. Thanks for sharing all the valuable tips !!

[@m1ch4Lko]

Love the video. Incredibly beautiful example photos that illustrate the techniques very well.

[@justinlaurens]

You’re awesome thanks for this message! ❤️

[@michelecaleffi]

Great tips Justin, thanks! Subscribed and liked on the fly!

[@jadenkerr914]

Thanks dude, i was looking for ways on how to pose ladies and i learned a lot here, awesome vid, new sub here

[@justinlaurens]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jadenkerr914]

@@justinlaurens hope i can tag u when i finish using the poses u taught on IG :)

[@tomaszgosciminski5026]

amazing material and production quality! thank you!

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks Tomasz! Appreciate the support man 🙏 😊

[@Rulzan]

Im closing to my first photo session with a wonderful model, can't wait to put into play things from your video, cheers!

[@justinlaurens]

That’s awesome share the photos with me when you’re done on Instagram or tag me

[@anshumanpanda4962]

Well , i appreciate your efforts .. i would like to know tips for how to do it when people are normally dealing with their lives and capture their original emotions( not only flirtatious) on face . The tips in video are pretty general. Can you please do a video on it , if you have an experience in such photography

[@justinlaurens]

Sure. Can you give me more specific examples. I’ll try to help 👍

[@anshumanpanda4962]

@@justinlaurens instagram.com/p/Bnggi-qHGHbWOobNjqoJT0Dm5Evst1pWeysAQQ0/?igshid=134tqhbtwcqrf

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks for sending but the account is private. Can you take a screenshot and send it to me on Instagram. My account is @justinlaurens

[@emmacolleen]

This is a great video!!! Thank you so much Justin! I appreciated the way that you explained the poses and what they add to a photo.

[@justinlaurens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oshanepanton5860]

I love this! I'm going to step up my game now!

[@MzAboutFace]

Beginner photographer here and Love love love this video❤.

[@justinlaurens]

Glad you enjoyed it! Really means a lot 😊

[@samuelmessali]

Super Great tutorials! I found your IG page because we have some common contacts.. Question for you.. even if it can change with every situation... when you shoot outdoor portraits.. what is your favorite shutter speed?

[@justinlaurens]

Tough to pinpoint one but I’d say between 1/50 to 1/120 probably

[@sharonstahlnestfilms6554]

Great video. Just for fun, I would love to see how you pose regular people (not models) and how you pose them to bring out their qualities and diminish their problems. Any chance?

[@justinlaurens]

Great suggestion! I will give it some thought...

[@TheHolyFlipsterTHF]

I just found your channel and I sincerely hope that you go far, your content is fantastic!!

[@justinlaurens]

thank you so much- more coming!

[@BlackTopShopping]

Love your video. I will definitely add these to my arsenal. I would love to see more.

[@justinlaurens]

Hey David! Appreciate the comment man and that’s awesome add me on IG and tag me in what you create I’ll share it in my Story ☺️🙏

[@jer3006]

Late to your video here and so appreciative to have found it. An amazing number of fantastic tips. Fun listening to your large vocabulary of adjectives! Fun watching your excitement when you finally reached the #1 most flattering pose! And at 10:40 you were so close to revealing the king of tips... but you didn't. "It is so easy to shoot." Don't stop there, Justin-tell me why it is so easy to shoot! Arrgh! You didn't even have to tell me how to shoot it, only why it is so easy. Hey, gotta say, if there has ever been a photo vid with better example shots describing what you are saying, I've never come across it. Thank you so much for the work you and Cynthia put in to create this great video-as you said: She nailed it. ⭐ x 5 - 0.1 for not telling me WHY! 🤣

[@justinlaurens]

Hey thank you so much! I will do my best to answer it here :) which part are you referring to exactly?

[@jer3006]

@@justinlaurens Oops I gave the ending time instead of the time of your statement. At 10:12 you say the Over-the-shoulder pose is classy, it is elegant, it is easy to do. Wondering why it is easy to do. Thanks for responding.

[@justinlaurens]

Ah! Simply because you just need to ask your model to turn to the side then look over her shoulder towards the camera. Easy setup for amazing results! 👌

[@jer3006]

@@justinlaurens Oh, that kind of easy to do! Easy to communicate the instructions to the subject. Got it. Aww, I just knew it was going to be something technical! 😁 Thanks for the clarity.

[@justinlaurens]

My pleasure, thanks for the question. Have a great day/night 👍

[@priyodip]

Can't thank you enough man !!! you just made me flooded with your wonderful works !!!! All the best....

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks Mahbub you’re awesome 😎

[@ColorexpertsbdDOTcom]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing such a useful video.

[@justinlaurens]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching :) stay tuned for more 🙏

[@RoiVisions]

Wawuuuuu!!!!!!.....am in Nigeria am having a photo shoot on Sunday will try all these...can I share the outcome with you?

[@justinlaurens]

Please do! Add me on Instagram and tag me :)

[@RoiVisions]

@@justinlaurens alright I will....already did the shoot will tag you when posting them

[@josevergara1122]

Wow! This is a very informative video! Thank you so much for the tips and will definitely help me with my photography. Keep up the good work!

[@justinlaurens]

My pleasure Jose! How long have you been in the Photography game?

[@josevergara1122]

@@justinlaurens I have been a photographer for 2 years, but I still feel like beginner. There is so much good work out in world... 😓

[@ajayindunegi]

Great tutorial. Many thanks for the sharing.

[@kaushikthakervisuals]

The great experience of Photography , thanks dear

[@justinlaurens]

Couldn’t agree more! How long have you been into Photography? 😊

[@algordon6796]

Maybe a couples portrait posing? Great content all around, that model is a gem! I subscribed.

[@justinlaurens]

Awesome, thank you! That's a great idea - thanks.

[@gopalbarkur3917]

Thanks, these poses suite young and slim models, please suggest more for middle aged and plus sized ones

[@justinlaurens]

Hey Gopal thanks for your comment man. Many of these should still work for all model types such as the over-the-shoulder and 45 degree poses as they have a slimming effect which will flatter middle aged and plus size models. That being said I will think about it and see what I can do for you, stay tuned!

[@gopalbarkur3917]

@@justinlaurens thanks again

[@justinlaurens]

My pleasure 👍

[@elsecomojado1]

That was really good, straight to the point, no BS.

[@justinlaurens]

Thank you Adan! 🙏

[@allenmoore9848]

Thank you very enjoyable to watch and easy to get inspired from.

[@justinlaurens]

You’re welcome glad you enjoyed it and got inspired!

[@oscarsalazar1160]

I have two Canon 5D Mark IVs and this video was so helpful to me… Thank you.

[@vishalbhatia2242]

One of the best tutorial, thanks a lot. . .

[@justinlaurens]

You are welcome!

[@petr7856]

Excellent material and images! Thanking you.

[@justinlaurens]

Hey Petr appreciate that man! Thank you

[@fotografmorteneriksen]

Having a shoot today, you gave me a lot of great ideas. Tnx! :)

[@justinlaurens]

That’s awesome how’d it go?

[@fotografmorteneriksen]

@@justinlaurens It went great. Grey weather but some good shots. :)

[@justinlaurens]

Grey weather is my favorite to be honest.. nice soft lighting

[@fotografmorteneriksen]

@@justinlaurens Jep not dissatisfied with the light at all. Like it better than strong Sunlight. Turned out ok :)

[@trantien1463]

0:17 - 0:18 it's maybe soundtrac on Tim (Min St319) Remix ? Right?

[@GuyCassidy]

Great video! Would be interesting to see a similar video with male models and see how the poses are replaced and modified to create a masculine image. Well done!

[@justinlaurens]

That’s actually a great idea. Let me think how I can incorporate that. Thanks Guy 🙏

[@GuyCassidy]

Justin Laurens great stuff! Subscribed and look forward to watch more of your content!

[@justinlaurens]

Appreciate it man much more content on its way! 😁👍

[@jamesmcneil4311]

Wonderful, simply Wonderful! Thanks!

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks so much James! 🙏

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

These are pretty good, I'm going to keep this handy for reference on directing models

[@justinlaurens]

Glad to hear man! How long have you been in the Photography game?

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

@@justinlaurens It doesn't seem like it but 20+years. Taking it seriously for the past 10. I sent your vid to a new model and she enjoyed it

[@justinlaurens]

That’s awesome man I’m glad she was able to find value in it too. Let me know if you put any to use 👌

[@iAnilDua]

This Was Really Helpful... I've Created A Guiding Chart of This, Including Photos And Poses' Names.... I Will Always Carry It With Me, Digitally In My Mobile And Even Print Out In My Bag! Thanks Buddy! For Giving Us Ideas... 💖💖💖💖✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@justinlaurens]

Glad it was helpful! Would love to see the guiding chart - nice job! If you feel like sharing it with the community I will tag you on Instagram. If not - no worries!

[@iAnilDua]

@@justinlaurens I've shared it with you on instagram, check it out... 💖✌🏻 And Thanks buddy such A great guide... 💖

[@FindingMinwoo]

This is like a bible for beginning portrait photographers. Liked and subscribed!

[@ltraingalaxy122]

Amazingly done and thank you

[@justinlaurens]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching :)

[@parthapratimjana5542]

Excellent video

[@justinlaurens]

Thank you very much!

[@vladognyanov467]

Thank you for sharing!

[@justinlaurens]

My pleasure!

[@brindille7771]

a lot of girls are pretty shy so i prefer the simple modest poses so this video is amazing thank you, but, let's not lie it helps a lot when you have a stuuning model like Cynthia here for example

[@spazgrafficz6113]

I watched this while I was on my way to a photoshoot and I gotta say, these poses worked wonders for my model. Thanks a bunch!

[@justinlaurens]

That’s amazing, so glad to hear! 🙌🎉

[@FOTOriel]

Hi, Not ingles Saludos Me gustan mucho tus videos, Thank you

[@crystaldelossantos6490]

what editing software do you use to make these videos?

[@justinlaurens]

Adobe Photoshop :) check out the rest of my videos

[@cipiraw69]

Definitly u won a sub

[@justinlaurens]

Hahaha awesome comment 🤙🙏

[@whosyourbrad]

Hey Justin, good tips and the portraits look great, thanks for they video! 👏🏽🔥

[@justinlaurens]

Cheers Brad appreciate that my man 👌

[@jamesholl1993]

Very deep ! Amazing !😎

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks ✌️

[@MNDRCKVisuals]

Great job on the video. Gave me more ideas when I'm working with non-models

[@justinlaurens]

Happy to hear dude

[@bhupendersingh2109]

Nice video Thanks for Tips👍❣️

[@jaspervanberkel766]

awesome! gonna apply this in my next shoot, thanks for the great work!

[@justinlaurens]

Hell yeah share your work with me once done!

[@thecringe_tv]

Step 1 get an beautiful experience model everything else are less important lol love your content! Subscribed!

[@justinlaurens]

Hehe you said it bruva

[@arohila]

Great video and very helpful. Just came across it. Subscribed now.

[@justinlaurens]

Awesome, thank you! Glad it was helpful Arun

[@victoriahodgdon1529]

Can you do a similar video for male models?

[@KDlima87]

Have been waiting for such a video for long. Thanks a lot...

[@justinlaurens]

Most welcome 😊

[@glendavebanggalor6179]

Beautiful model

[@titouan7425]

Waited for a video like that man!!!

[@justinlaurens]

Titouan! Whatsup brother! Glad you like it 😎

[@shinobi7057]

omg. Thankyousomuch sir ❤️ Im going to memorize it all 😁

[@justinlaurens]

Most welcome 😊

[@dreamzthecreator]

great video man!

[@justinlaurens]

Appreciate it!

[@dreamzthecreator]

@@justinlaurens no problem! Love your work. Looking into your courses! Let me know if you’ll have any specials soon!

[@justinlaurens]

Thank you sm dude..There’s a mid summer sale on right now 🙌 let me know if you have any questions about the course 👌

[@roccorodriguez6653]

Great channel

[@SeanSaldan]

Great video Justin

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks Sean, always appreciate your comments!

[@arjunpajith]

This one was a real gem !!! ❤

[@justinlaurens]

Thanks Arjun!

[@markie0320]

Hi! Thanks for the video! Can I do this with just my 18-55 kit lens?

[@justinlaurens]

Yes great results come from the pose, lighting and edit you use. This video teaches the posing part, check out the portrait course (link in description) to learn the lighting and editing part 👍

[@diegodirivera8713]

Thank you great video man.

[@EliInfante]

Great stuff man! Keep it up :)

[@justinlaurens]

Always great hearin from you my man 🙏

[@heisenbugx]

This was so helpful man thank you so much!

[@justinlaurens]

Dude anytime broseph

[@bantononabike]

Very useful content, thanks!

[@justinlaurens]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment!

[@swapnilgawde88]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.. you are amazing

[@justinlaurens]

Hey Swapnil thanks for stopping by appreciate that my dude

[@sejalgaude8543]

Love it ♥️

[@justinlaurens]

Love you back my friend! 😊

[@YoottanaTiyaworanan]

how to process like a sample picture in this video?

[@justinlaurens]

I teach my editing techniques in my KZbin videos and in my paid course 👍

[@moytoto]

I will try this to my very first model. 😊

[@justinlaurens]

Hey Moy! That’s dope dude add me on IG and share with me your results - I might post it in my Story 👌

[@moytoto]

@@justinlaurens wow. Thanks sir. I'll add you on IG sir. But pls don't expect my results to be so good, coz im an amateur only when it comes to photography. 😁😁😁

[@lhynnjimenezcarbonel370]

This is so helpful! Subscribed ❤

[@justinlaurens]

Really appreciate it! Glad you found it helpful! ☺️

[@MrFreakinside]

Wow! Thank you so much!

[@justinlaurens]

You're welcome!

[@lonesniper8684]

Get ready... you're gonna be big soon bro!

[@justinlaurens]

Haha thanks so much man! Exciting!

[@lonesniper8684]

@@justinlaurens Told ya 😉

[@justinlaurens]

My guyyyy thank you bro really appreciate it 🙏

[@forestradio_]

I love your editing style and would much appreciate a video about the different focal lengths (35mm, 50mm 85mm) you use. Best regards from Germany Norman

[@justinlaurens]

Thank you for this. Sure I will see what I can do!

[@timgrieves]

As a beginner this is super useful

[@Santafefashionweek]

Great information