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

[@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!

[@seeyoosoon]

Small tips can do miracle! Thank you sir.

[@scottlawrencephoto]

You bet!

[@twoblueeyesphotography7014]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

You're so welcome - it's key!

[@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.

[@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!

[@carteldesanta2958]

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

[@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.

[@BrendaMellerMarketing]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Always!

[@CorneliusCreations]

Fantastic video sir!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks for watching

[@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

[@MaryAnglin]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Mary Anglin thanks Mary!

[@shadowwoodsman3624]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Great to hear!

[@JaneStoller]

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

[@thaflicksta]

nice work, straight to the point

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@DrScottLehr]

Helpful. Thank you!

[@corral238]

Great advice. Thanks!

[@Tambura-Veena647]

Great tips! Ill just sit how I am thanks

[@zoebadstevener3818]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Zoë Badstevener glad to hear it!

[@Sanjushree-Tara4367]

Thanks for the tips, now to go find my chin

[@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!

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

Thanks buddy, precious tips!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

You bet!

[@gatorwoman71-the-real-one]

Great tips! What do you advise about lighting?

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Generally, soft flattering light is best for a headshot.

[@YJPStudio]

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

[@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! 😃

[@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).

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@jimcostafilms]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thank you!

[@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

[@rohitv1355]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MichaelPluszek]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks Mike!

[@nateiverson8681]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

You're very welcome!

[@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

[@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.

[@SaliBina]

Thanks for the tips Scott! Amazing video.

[@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!

[@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.

[@MyWorldInShadows]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Yes, they certainly apply to creators too.

[@marcodeluca4068]

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

[@misswednesday]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@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...

[@SpotBentley]

Need a teleprompter

[@scottlawrencephoto]

I’ve gotten better 🤣

[@AngieNFilms]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks Angie

[@Sharmila-Banani683]

If only my face wasnt so tired all the time

[@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!

[@karenkaptures]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josephmiller6677]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@umrkhayam]

This was actually a great video! Awesome tips!!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thanks so much!

[@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!

[@ElizabethSampson]

Thanks for this! Posing is hard!

[@scottlawrencephoto]

It sure is!

[@carolerbph.d3567]

I love all the tips in this video.

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Thank you Carol

[@oliverlane4050]

Thank you for sharing, some really useful pointers here 😊

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@1sornram]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Gangika-Vasavi2285]

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

[@peter_shadow7559]

Great tips. Thanks

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tbonesteak1481]

Just what I needed

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Great to hear!

[@lindawade1203]

Thank You 😊

[@scottlawrencephoto]

You're welcome 😊

[@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!

[@sasukeeehhhhh2197]

So helpful ty

[@scottlawrencephoto]

No problem!

[@meggyloves024]

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

[@scottlawrencephoto]

Good luck!