We’re all guilty of posing our subjects poorly, especially early on in our careers. However, some of us are still not quite comfortable with photographing people, especially if we need to take professional-looking headshots (yep, I’m that person). In this tongue-in-cheek video, photographer Pete Coco mentions five of the worst headshot poses in a hilarious way. So, I’m sure his video will help you learn something and make you laugh.
Joke aside, I believe that taking good headshots is more difficult than it may seem. I admire everyone who knows how to interact with models, pose them correctly, and take shots where they look both relaxed and professional. If you’d like to improve your headshots skills, here’s a bit about the psychology of headshots, the best lenses, and tips for taking them without studio lighting. [The 5 Worst Portrait Posing Techniques – Just Stop It Already via FStoppers]
