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Before a couples portrait session, it is worth going over the foundation poses with the couple so that directing them later will move more quickly and effortlessly.

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  1. Ryan Tiehen

    how do you deal with height issues?
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  2. Wendell Herbert

    Hi  I would Like to find out what Ano. you use when shooting in the v pose
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  3. Laura Moore

    These videos are amazingly helpful and I am truly enjoying them.  Thank you. 

    I noticed that they are generally geared for average height couples who are also hae similar stature.  What types of poses would you recommend for couples where there is a significant or unusual size difference?

    For example, I am 5’3″ and slim, while my husband is 6’5″ and built more like a linebacker.  Most of these poses would probably not work in our situation.

    I also know a couple where the woman is probably 8″ TALLER than the man.  I’m guessing they do not want this accentuated, but a top down/bottom up would have the reverse effect when both are in the same photo.

    Thanks in advance.
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The Complete Posing Workshop
  1. 1.1 Trailer 1M 9S
  2. 1.2 Introduction
  3. 1.3 Why We Are Here
  4. 1.4 Words Every Client Will Say
  5. 1.5 Be the Director
  6. 1.6 Being Human
  7. 1.7 Presence and Charisma
  8. 1.8 Tone and Body Language
  9. 1.9 Four Tips on Communication and Ten Useful Cues
  10. 1.10 Our Favorite Reads
  11. 1.11 Lightning Overview of Lighting for Portraiture
  12. 1.12 Focal Lengths and Angles
  13. 1.13 Chapter One Quiz
  1. 2.1 Posing Goals for Men Vs. Women
  2. 2.2 The Five Foundation Poses for Couples Portraits
  3. 2.3 Foundation Posing Client Run-Through
  4. 2.4 Foundation Posing Demonstration
  5. 2.5 Foundation Posing Assignment
  6. 2.6 Chapter Two Quiz
  1. 3.1 Posing Goals for Men
  2. 3.2 Men's Posing Client Run Through
  3. 3.3 Standing & Sitting Posing Demonstration for Men
  1. 4.1 Posing Goals for Women
  2. 4.2 Women's Posing Client Run Through
  3. 4.3 Standing & Sitting Posing Demonstration for Women
  1. 5.1 Three-Point Check
  2. 5.2 Understanding the Spine
  3. 5.3 Open Stance Vs. Closed Stance
  4. 5.4 Touchpoints
  5. 5.5 Body Part Levels of Intimacy
  6. 5.6 Head Angle
  7. 5.7 Arms and Hands
  8. 5.8 Hip Spacing
  9. 5.9 Chapter 5 Quiz
  10. 5.10 Chapter 5 Assignment
  1. 6.1 Posing Nuances
  2. 6.2 Eye-to-Eye Contact
  3. 6.3 The Nose and Jawline
  4. 6.4 Wardrobe and Spacing
  5. 6.5 Natural Pointers
  6. 6.6 Finger Tension and Soft Wrists
  7. 6.7 Perspective and Foreshortening
  8. 6.8 Too Much Overlap
  9. 6.9 Chapter 6 Assignment
  10. 6.10 Chapter 6 Quiz
  1. 7.1 Group Posing
  2. 7.2 Handling Large Groups
  3. 7.3 Chapter 7 Assignment
  4. 7.4 Chapter Seven Quiz
  1. 8.1 15-Second Posing Challenge for Men
  2. 8.2 15-Second Posing Challenge for Women
  3. 8.3 20-Second Posing Challenge for Couples
  4. 8.4 2-Minute Posing Challenge for Large Group Standard Symmetrical...
  5. 8.5 1-Minute Posing Challenge for Small Group Editorial Portraits
  6. 8.6 2-Minute Posing Challenge for Large Group Editorial Portraits
  7. 8.7 Chapter 8 Assignment

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