How to pose (and look natural!) in your headshot or personal branding photoshoot

[@scottlawrencephoto]

How was the posing in your last photoshoot?

[@manishayakaxx3278]

Do check @manishayakaxx

[@JoelGallardo-nx2sw]

Great tips on posing, going to show this to my wife before her next shoot. I like the results from kahma as well, very lifelike photos.

[@Mia-gv8cf]

Wow, I had never heard anybody else talk about leaning in and it was a huge game changer! Thank you!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

So glad you found it helpful. Just be careful not to overdo the lean!

[@nateiverson8681]

There is a subtle genius to this video! Thank you!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

You're very welcome!

[@seeyoosoon]

Small tips can do miracle! Thank you sir.

[@scottlawrencephoto]

You bet!

[@jimcostafilms]

As a photographer & videographer, I found your advice accurate and helpful.

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thank you!

[@DarkSailorEisblume]

I'm currently applying for jobs and I still need a photo for my CV. thank you for the tips, I really have no idea how to pose

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@shadowwoodsman3624]

Thank you for the information, I was able to take some pretty nice looking pictures!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Great to hear!

[@twoblueeyesphotography7014]

Im loving the lean from the core tip! Thank you!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

You're so welcome - it's key!

[@rohitv1355]

Really great tips. I'm going to try these next time I take any pics. Thank you!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TwoHeadsConsulting]

These are really great tips! We always say that we should keep our hands open to relax the body and project confidence.

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks, yes, posing the hands is tough.

[@pjbottoms839]

God bless

[@misswednesday]

Came upon the comments and saw these awesome profile photos which I think actually applied the tips!♥️

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@hadiaharis3451]

I take mine next week and im already nervous. Thanks for the tips!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Good luck, be sure to watch my new video for a few tips on the first session.

[@Gangika-Vasavi2285]

The struggle was real before karma - always felt so awkward posing for pictures. Def looking them up next shoot!

[@indahwahyuni9822]

Those are GREAT tips. I'm always awkward when asked to pose so this video tremendously helps. So Thanks so much

[@scottlawrencephoto]

So glad you found them helpful! Surprisingly, there’s just not a lot of basic posing tip videos.

[@variousvisfineart]

I have been shooting headshots for years, but I still learned a few things from this video.

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks Jon, glad you found it helpful!

[@oliverlane4050]

Thank you for sharing, some really useful pointers here 😊

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carteldesanta2958]

Those glamour shots of grandma are gonna look a whole lot more natural now, thanks!

[@jessiehuang113]

Very helpful. My last headshot wasn’t that great. Now I understand it’s the posing, leaning forward... :).

[@scottlawrencephoto]

A little posing makes a big difference!

[@Drostvideo]

I just shot a bunch of poses for my thumbnails with different facial expressions..I had to reshoot 3x to get the lighting and poses right..the leaning forward tip would have come in handy...subscribed

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Drost Video sounds like you’ll be using these tips for your next videos!

[@MichaelPluszek]

Wow, great video Scott, just subscribed. I look forward to more content. Thank you for sharing this.

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks Mike!

[@BrendaMellerMarketing]

I love that you're continuing to merchandise this video in your emails. Still solid advice!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Always!

[@corral238]

Great advice. Thanks!

[@karenkaptures]

I’m a photographer who shoots headshots, found this very helpful.

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MyWorldInShadows]

Great tips that KZbin video creators can use too!!! Thank you!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Yes, they certainly apply to creators too.

[@umrkhayam]

This was actually a great video! Awesome tips!!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks so much!

[@CorneliusCreations]

Fantastic video sir!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks for watching

[@thaflicksta]

nice work, straight to the point

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@SaliBina]

Thanks for the tips Scott! Amazing video.

[@MaryAnglin]

Thanks for this video. You're right - it really is hard to pose. Good points here!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Mary Anglin thanks Mary!

[@gatorwoman71-the-real-one]

Great tips! What do you advise about lighting?

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Generally, soft flattering light is best for a headshot.

[@DrScottLehr]

Helpful. Thank you!

[@uptownphotography]

Can you suggest some different background ideas for outdoor business head shots. Looking to do something outdoors for business cards. Thanks and great info on your video. Glad I came across it. Philip NYC / Jersey Shore Area

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Less is more here, I'd find a building background or maybe shoot towards some heavy green space. Make sure there's a lot of separate between the subject and background.

[@uptownphotography]

@@scottlawrencephoto Thanks for the reply and information. Appreciated. All the best. Philip

[@Tambura-Veena647]

Great tips! Ill just sit how I am thanks

[@roadapple55]

Thanks a lot for this video Scott! Your tips are easy to understand and helpful. Favorite tip was the direction you gave on leaning into the frame and how it will feel like you are sticking your head through a hole.

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@27chaz]

Glad I found your KZbin channel. You are very detailed in your instructions with posing and headshot related material. Watched and putting it to use. I'm learning and appreciate your help...

[@peter_shadow7559]

Great tips. Thanks

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JaneStoller]

Great! I will use this one for my upcoming photoshoot.

[@tbonesteak1481]

Just what I needed

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Great to hear!

[@josephmiller6677]

Good stuff... thanks... always looking for tips for headshots... Actor in LA...

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@1sornram]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hiswayservicesblog9288]

I only just found and subscribed to your channel last night, the day before my first professional photoshoot for headshots. I watched a few of your videos, and thanks to your tips, my first session was an absolute success! Thank you for sharing these tips and advice on here.

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad the tips were helpful!

[@carolerbph.d3567]

I love all the tips in this video.

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thank you Carol

[@lindawade1203]

Thank You 😊

[@scottlawrencephoto]

You're welcome 😊

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

Thanks buddy, precious tips!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

You bet!

[@ElizabethSampson]

Thanks for this! Posing is hard!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

It sure is!

[@BonitaNuttall]

Off to get some headshots taken now. Thanks for the great tips, I'll put them into practice! :)

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Let me know how it goes!

[@BonitaNuttall]

Scott Lawrence it went really well thanks! 😃

[@dralibeshara]

Great information and simple yet effective. I couldn't find advise on choosing the background color, do I go with my skin tone , or do you recommend a safe grey ?

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Grey or white is usually a good starting point.

[@zoebadstevener3818]

Great tips! This is so useful for me right now 🙂

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Zoë Badstevener glad to hear it!

[@AngieNFilms]

I'm currently in LA for acting. This is a great video thanks for sharing!!!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks Angie

[@YJPStudio]

Thanks for the tips, also used to the photography! this is great tips!

[@meggyloves024]

Getting my first head shot and here in the metro Detroit!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Good luck!

[@dfernandes1433]

Love this video! Just found your channel during a random search and now can't wait to try out these tips. It's great that you do your bit to bring out the best in people! Sharing your videos with people who also struggle with this! Cheers and God bless you!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sasukeeehhhhh2197]

So helpful ty

[@scottlawrencephoto]

No problem!

[@spiritandspark]

I grew up acting and dancing, and I've always said that those early adult activities helped to break me out of my introverted nature!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Definitely, my daughter is a dancer - it makes a huge difference!

[@pjbottoms839]

God bless

[@Sanjushree-Tara4367]

Thanks for the tips, now to go find my chin

[@ryanlarose.photography]

Question! I’m shooting my first head shots next week. I don’t have a studio with lighting. Was planning on doing them outside. He’s wanting them for his social media, like Linkedin, etc. Do you have any tips?

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Sorry for the delay. Outside is a good bet (just try to avoid middle of the day).

[@marcodeluca4068]

You missed most important and that’s settings and light.

[@Vasudha-Heera007]

Nothing more natural than a robot trying new poses

[@Theniabiz102]

what if you cant afford a professional photographer how can we take professional photo ourselves

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Good question, I may do a video on selfie tips!

[@LoveRadishes]

what if the actress has bags under her eyes?

[@scottlawrencephoto]

That's easily addressed in retouching. I have a video or two on that topic.

[@LoveRadishes]

@@scottlawrencephoto thank you i'll look for them!

[@rociocarrasco798]

What settings do I use

[@scottlawrencephoto]

To get started, I'd keep the settings pretty generic. Use an aperture between f4 and f8 and a minimum shutter of 1/60.

[@SpotBentley]

Need a teleprompter

[@scottlawrencephoto]

I’ve gotten better 🤣

[@Sharmila-Banani683]

If only my face wasnt so tired all the time