Experienced photographers recommend blondes and brunettes to choose different poses for photos. Depending on the color of the hair, girls with long or short hair should understand in what position their body and face will look as beneficial as possible. Knowing your “strengths” will help you not only hide the flaws in your appearance in photographs, but also visually correct them.
How good it looks in photographs
Brunettes with long hair need to know what position to take during a photo shoot in order to look good in the photo.
These rules apply to blonde girls with hair longer than the shoulder blades:
- Before the event, where the photographer will be, do makeup and hair by professionals (experienced stylists will competently emphasize the advantages of appearance and skillfully hide its flaws, placing the correct visual accents).
- Think over clothes (despite the fact that clothes during photo shoots should be beautiful, they should be as comfortable as possible. The chaining movements of the outfit can cause discomfort to a girl during filming, which will affect her facial expressions, body language and the final result of the photographer's work).
- Posing in front of the camera so that the camera lens is at an angle (sitting right in front of the photographer, turning her shoulders and hips parallel to the camera, the girl will look bulky and visually fuller than she really is).
- Make sure that the position of the limbs in the photo is as natural as possible (for example, when photographing while sitting, you must naturally bend your arms and slightly curl your legs. Otherwise, the body will seem constrained and look comical in the photographs).
- Ensure that the back in any position remains as straight as possible (it has been proven that people posing for a photo with a straight back are visually perceived as more successful and confident).
- Give up pretense and smile sincerely (relaxed facial expressions when smiling guarantee beautiful photos despite the possible appearance of facial wrinkles or visual emphasis of the double chin in the photo).
- Find not just a professional experienced photographer, but also make sure that you can relax with him in the process of work and be "on the same wavelength" (such photographers usually create a relaxed atmosphere during filming, which contributes to ensuring that the maximum number of shots is successful and "Alive").
- Do not play for the camera (artificial creation of an image will only be successful with people with acting skills. In other cases, such a pretense is obvious in the photo and looks funny).
Careful preparation for the photo session will help the girl to be more confident in herself and the result of the event, and then it will be easier for the photographer himself to catch good shots.
Basic requirements for a hairstyle with long hair
Girls with long hair need to not only monitor the position of their bodies during the shooting, but also how their hair looks at this moment. This hairstyle should meet the basic requirements of professionals. Otherwise, many experienced photographers recommend ponytailing or not shooting altogether.
To get good photos, the hair should be:
- Healthy (if the hair has split ends, then in the light during a photo session, flaws in their appearance will be striking. It is almost impossible to hide such defects even with the help of Photoshop, since the lack of shine and lifelessness, especially long hair, cannot be color corrected. objectively, there is not enough shine, then in advance of the photographing, you should make several care masks or go through special healing procedures with a cosmetologist or trichologist).
- Clean (dirty hair, even if it is braided into a hairstyle, gives itself away with excessive shine and greasy. This can create an unpleasant impression of the girl, which will not only ruin the final result of the shooting, but also create tension in communication with the photographer).
Professional photographers help their clients arrange their hair so that it looks the most beneficial in the frame. The girl herself has only to take care of their condition or visit a professional hairdresser before the photo session, which will help to visually hide the existing imperfections in the appearance of the hair.
Face in photograph
Long-haired brunettes need to consider not only their hairstyle, but also their makeup for the upcoming shoot. It is important for them to understand their "winning angle", as well as to choose the appropriate facial expressions. If, with natural laughter and a smile, the girl does not like the way she turns out in the photo, it is worth studying the basic recommendations of professionals that can make the shots more beautiful.
For instance:
- at the very moment of shooting, pronounce words ending in "a";
- make sure that your eyes are visible during a smile (otherwise the face will be unnaturally large and round);
- to imagine while posing that you have to smile at someone whom the girl sincerely and strongly loves (child, mother, husband, boyfriend, and so on);
- open your mouth slightly and show the "smile zone" (several front teeth);
- naturally turn your head or tilt, while slightly stretching your lips (such poses are not suitable for everyone and should be selected individually by everyone);
- keep your head straight while smiling (do not raise your chin and do not lower it down);
- before shooting, undergo a cosmetic teeth whitening procedure in order to feel as confident as possible, being at the camera's sight;
- paint your lips with bright lipstick, which visually makes the color of your teeth whiter;
- moisturize the lips with an appropriate product so that while the girl smiles, wrinkles and cracks do not form on the lips.
For makeup, use bright colors. For example, if in everyday life a brunette does not paint her eyes, then a smokey-eye make-up is ideal for her photo shoot, and if she has a slight asymmetry of her lips, then with the help of bright red lipstick it will be possible to correct their shape in the photo.
The use of brightly colored cosmetics will help visually place accents, making the face of the girl being photographed slimmer and more beautiful.
Standing angle
When posing in a standing position, it is important for a girl to ensure that the muscles of the whole body are as relaxed as possible. At the same time, it is worth remembering the bends of the body, having correctly chosen which, you can not only get good photos as a result of shooting, but also hide figure flaws.
| Standing pose | Short description |
| Near the wall | 1. Approach the wall with your back to it. 2. Slightly squatting, bend in the lower back so that only the thighs touch the wall. 3. The back in the area of the shoulder blades should be as straight as possible. 4. Bend the arm closest to the camera at the elbow and press it to the chest. 5. The neck is straight, the head should be slightly turned towards the camera (the face should be at an angle in relation to the photographer) |
| Hand on hip |
2. Straighten your back. 3. Bend the arm closest to the camera at the elbow, place the hand on the belt, and take the elbow back. 4.Bend the leg closest to the camera at the knee and take it back, putting the foot on the toe. 5. Straighten the other leg. 6. Turn your face towards the photographer, while controlling your posture |
| Side position |
2. The gaze is directed towards the photographer. 3. Bend the leg closest to the camera at the knee and raise it so that the foot of this leg is at the level of the calf muscles of the second. 4. The other leg is also slightly bent at the knee. 5. Bend your back in the lower back, while making sure that in the area of the shoulder blades the spine is as straight as possible. 6. Bend the arm farthest from the camera at the elbow and press it to the chest. 7. Place the second hand in the elbow area of the first |
Seated poses
Brunettes, when taking a sitting position during a photo shoot, need to make sure that their long hair is located on the side closest to the photographer. Otherwise, the hair will cover important curves of the body, which will significantly ruin the final result of the shooting.
| Name of the pose for the photo shoot | Description of body position |
| Sideways leaning forward |
2. Legs bent at the knees, cross each other, placing the feet in a free position. 3. Hands, bent at the elbows, join in the area of the hands and put on your knees. 4. Bend in the lower back and slightly move the body forward. 5. The upper back is as tense as possible, there should be no “hump” in the area of the shoulder blades. 6. Slightly turn your face towards the photographer so that the side of the head is in the frame |
| Sitting on the floor |
2. Bend your legs at the knees. 3. Bring the upper leg back slightly, pull the lower leg to the hips. 4. Hands, keeping them in a straight position, cross. Put the brushes on your knees. 5. Bend your back in the lower back, pushing the chest forward. 6. Turn your face into the camera with your hair in front |
| Direct position |
2. Bend your legs at the knees and, without crossing, place them in a free position. 3. Straight arms hang between the legs or kneel. 4. Bend your back in the lower back and push it back. 5. The gaze should be directed towards the photographer |
Poses for photo lying
Poses for a photo lying down should be chosen taking into account the structural features of the figure of the girl being photographed. The adopted position should not visually shorten the legs or create additional folds on the abdomen. At the same time, the model should feel comfortable in this position and as relaxed as possible.
| Photo position | Pose description |
| Lying on its side |
2. Bend your arm at the elbow, support your head with a brush. 3. Stretch your neck, turn your face towards the camera. 4. Straighten your back, bend in the lower back, naturally pull the stomach into yourself. 5. Bend your legs slightly at the knees. 6. Bring the lower leg towards you, stretch the upper leg. 7. It is natural to put the free hand on the body so that the hand is located in the hips |
| Lying on my stomach |
2. Bend your legs at the knees, raise them above the supporting surface and cross your feet together. 3. Raise your hips slightly while keeping the rest of your back as straight as possible. 4. Bend your arms at the elbows and lean on them, placing the limbs in front of you. 5. Direct your gaze to the camera, slightly turning your face towards the photographer |
| Lying on your back | 1. Lie on your back so that the model's head is closer to the camera, and the rest of the body is slightly diagonal. 2. Bend one arm at the elbow and place the hand on the chest. 3. Extend the other hand over your head in the direction of the photographer, while maintaining the maximum natural position. 4. Bend your legs at the knees, put them on your feet and press firmly against each other. 5. Retract the stomach. 6. The gaze should be directed towards the photographer |
Brunettes from the back with long hair
Brunettes with long hair, when creating a photo on the ava, should consider a position that most clearly emphasizes the length and beauty of their hair. During such shooting, it is not necessary to take the traditional frontal position, you can take a picture from the back, thereby intriguing visitors to your page.
For the photo to be successful, the girl needs to turn her back to the camera and:
- pretend that she straightens her hair with her hands;
- clasp your head with your hands;
- fold your fingers into a heart shape;
- taking a bouquet, bend slightly to the side, creating the feeling that she is smelling flowers;
- spread your arms to the sides or raise them up, slightly bending at the elbows;
- without turning, point to the camera with the index and middle fingers (while the rest of the fingers are clenched into a fist);
- go to the mirror, making it appear that she is adjusting her hair;
- take a straight hand back, creating the feeling that it is leading the person looking at the photo somewhere;
- take a bright flower in your hand, bend your arms at the elbows and put your hands on your shoulders so that fingers peep out from under the hair on one side, and a flower on the other;
- take a hairdryer in your hand and direct it to the hair so that the hair naturally flutters when exposed to the flow of air.
When photographing from the back, brunettes are advised not to pull up their hair. When loose, they will add additional mystery and lightness to photography.
From the back behind the wheel
The position from the back while driving a car is very popular among poses for photographing girls on an avatar. This position has many variations. In this case, the hairstyle does not play a big role, but loose hair will add femininity to the image.
In order to create a spectacular photo while driving, a brunette needs to sit in the driver's seat, turn her back to the camera and:
- putting your hands on the steering wheel, turn your head towards the photographer;
- pick up chocolate and bring it closer to the camera;
- grasp the steering wheel with your hands, fold your hands into fists, leaving only the little fingers, index fingers and thumbs straight;
- lean on the back of the chair; place straight legs on the steering wheel, visually creating a feeling of relaxation of the position;
- take the wheel and look in the rearview mirror;
- put a handbag on your knees, putting the hand of one hand in it, and place the other hand on the steering wheel;
- take the phone in the hand closest to the camera, put it to your ear, while leaving the other hand in a free position on the steering wheel;
- put your hands on the steering wheel, straighten your back and turn your head towards the open window so that the air flow develops the model's hair while moving.
With flowers
Brunettes with long hair are most often used for ava photos with flowers. The combination of a beautiful bouquet and a feminine hairstyle attracts attention and characterizes the owner of the page on the Internet as a sensual nature. For such photos, it is not necessary to use large quantities of expensive flowers.
Depending on the general surroundings, you can take pictures with daisies, tulips, peonies and even ordinary dandelions.
To make the photo on the ava successful, the girl should use standard poses, recommended during filming even by professional photographers.
For instance:
- stand with your back to the camera, put the bouquet on the elbow of one of your hands, direct your gaze to the camera;
- turn sideways to the camera, place flowers on your hand, directing the buds towards the camera, slightly tilt your head towards the bouquet and smile, as if smelling it;
- stand half-side to the photographer, turn the bouquet with its buds towards the camera, tilt your head slightly on your shoulder, as if looking at the flowers;
- fully deploy the body and head towards the camera; bring the bouquet to your nose, look down at the flowers;
- turn your back to the camera, put the bouquet on your shoulder; while making sure that the back remains straight, and the shoulders are at the same level;
- sit on a flat surface, hold the bouquet in front of you at chin level, tilt your head towards the flowers, as if putting the side of your face on them, close your eyes and smile;
- put flowers in a vase on the mirror, move back a little and to the side so that the model's reflection is not covered by the bouquet, photograph what is reflected in the mirror.
Black and white photos
Black and white photos for ava are rarely used by girls. This is due to the nondescriptness of such photographs and the impossibility of placing accents on them in the overall composition and appearance of the model. Despite these features, black-and-white photographs can convey the mood of the owner of a page on the Internet or characterize her permanent inner state.
To get beautiful black and white photos, a brunette needs:
- face the photographer, wearing sunglasses, look to the side, smile broadly (suitable for shooting outdoors);
- sit on the windowsill, bend your legs at the knees and put them on your feet, straighten your back, place your hands in a free position on your knees, look in front of you (it is recommended to choose for shooting at sunset or dawn);
- stand facing the camera, straighten your shoulders, pull your hair into a pigtail in front of one of the shoulders, bend your arms at the elbows and put them on your hair, creating the feeling that the girl is currently braiding a braid, her gaze is directed to the camera or to the side opposite to the braided pigtail ;
- wear a wide-brimmed hat so that it covers most of the face (only the mouth is visible); sit on the edge of any flat surface, place your hands in a free position, back straight, turn your head towards the photographer, stretch your lips in a grin.
Beautiful long hair can be considered an advantage for girls when taking photos. By playing with curls to create different looks, brunettes and blondes can give their appearance more femininity and beauty. The most important thing is to follow the basic rules related to their cleanliness and absolute health at the time of the photo session.
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
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