24 Photos of Perfectly Posed Portraits

Editor’s note: this week we will be featuring a series of articles on posing for portraits. Look for a new one each day. If you miss any make sure you subscribe to our newsletter and you’ll get a reminder of all our articles once a week.

When doing a portrait there is a lot to think about. You have to find a good location and background. The right lens needs to be selected. Camera settings are a consideration. The light needs to be just right.

But if that’s all you focus on you’re forgetting something rather important. The person in front of your camera. They need direction and reassurance on how to position their body to look their best. As the photographer it is your job to help them, and it is our job to help you. So here are some ideas to get started posing people in your portraits. You can also check out the dPS ebook Portraits: Striking the Pose or our set of posing guides 67 Portrait Poses (printable).

Stairway to heaven by Seemanta Dutta on 500px

transylvanian hunger by Moga on 500px

Mehmet Haci by Ahmed Mustafa on 500px

N by Nikolay Tikhomirov on 500px

Country Family by Lisa Holloway on 500px

Brothers by Sarah johnson on 500px

Family by Karin Sanders on 500px

Doux by August Malinin on 500px

Portrait: “Lovers” by Mike Champagne by Mike Champagne on 500px

Mother and Daughter by Edi V on 500px

Daydremers by Katie Andelman Garner on 500px

Old Men I by Alexander Rink on 500px