Headshot Posing Essentials (How to Pose for your Headshot or Personal Branding Session)

Watch this quick video for a few key posing tips before your next headshot session. Just a few tricks can make a huge difference in the final result.

0:00 Intro
0:29 Why Posing Matters
0:54 Proper Stance
1:05 Shoulder Position
1:10 Proper Lean
1:25 How to reduce double chin & slim your neck
1:41 Where to look
1:52 Lighting and Expression
1:59 Posing for a waist up shot
2:15 Pick the right shirt & jacket
2:28 Book your session!

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[scottlawrencephoto]

Let me know how these tips helped! Check out more at scottlawrencephoto.com!

[emman_rod]

I had to take some pics for our company. You helped me out so much! Learned a ton in 2 mins 😅

[TheMarketingPerson]

Very well explained with zero fluff. Easy sub

[ChaseCrossing]

Been to a lot of photographers and this advice is exactly what they tell you. Love how much perfect info there is in such a short video!

Best thing is to relax especially with a professional, they are really good at capturing the best of you!

[jackcymbryla]

This is exactly what I needed to watch before my session. I will report back with the details.

[Geeti-Ananya]

Tried kahma and now use those pics for everything, so much better than selfies

[hurleygreen]

Thanks for this posing essentials video! You give us some great tips, ,keep up the great work!,

[tardis]

I've been trying to apply to be and extra in a TV series, Mayor of Kingstown. I haven't been chosen yet and I think it might be because I suck at taking pictures of myself. So I'm gonna try and do it again and do it right this time. Thanks for the tips

[FaisalRasheed]

Thanks Scott, Wonderful tips. Surely will be helpful for my upcoming session!

[Neelanjana-Santawana]

My slouch days are over - time to stand up straight and smile naturally for my LinkedIn profile pic thanks to this video!

[alexhardao]

Great video!
Really good tips and straight to the point

[Rycamcam]

Thanks so much for the advice! Super helpful

[jenniferocampo]

Great tips!! Can you recommend someone out in Washington DC?

[Jeevankala-Kashmira]

Great tips! Ill be sure to avoid making duck faces now.

[Pushpita-Kajal]

Thanks for the pointers. Hopefully my awkward body language wont scare potential employers away anymore.