#001 · Standing & full-body
Contrapposto weight shift
For the contrapposto weight shift, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
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#002 · Standing & full-body
Classic three-quarter turn
For the classic three-quarter turn, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#003 · Standing & full-body
Crossed-leg stance
For the crossed-leg stance, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#004 · Standing & full-body
Hands on hips
For the hands on hips, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#005 · Standing & full-body
One shoulder forward
For the one shoulder forward, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#006 · Standing & full-body
Over-the-shoulder glance
For the over-the-shoulder glance, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#007 · Standing & full-body
Side profile
For the side profile, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#008 · Standing & full-body
Wide power stance
For the wide power stance, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#009 · Standing & full-body
Relaxed asymmetry
For the relaxed asymmetry, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#010 · Standing & full-body
Toe-point extension
For the toe-point extension, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#011 · Standing & full-body
Leaning against wall
For the leaning against wall, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#012 · Standing & full-body
Back to camera
For the back to camera, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#013 · Standing & full-body
Arms overhead
For the arms overhead, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#014 · Standing & full-body
Jacket over shoulder
For the jacket over shoulder, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#015 · Standing & full-body
One knee bent
For the one knee bent, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#016 · Standing & full-body
Hip-pop pose
For the hip-pop pose, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#017 · Standing & full-body
Hands in pockets
For the hands in pockets, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#018 · Standing & full-body
Chin over shoulder
For the chin over shoulder, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#019 · Standing & full-body
Foot forward
For the foot forward, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#020 · Standing & full-body
Elegant S-curve
For the elegant s-curve, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#021 · Sitting & chair
Chair edge perch
For the chair edge perch, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#022 · Sitting & chair
Sideways chair sit
For the sideways chair sit, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#023 · Sitting & chair
Crossed ankles
For the crossed ankles, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#024 · Sitting & chair
Elbow on knee
For the elbow on knee, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#025 · Sitting & chair
Backwards chair
For the backwards chair, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#026 · Sitting & chair
Floor seated twist
For the floor seated twist, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#027 · Sitting & chair
Knees angled together
For the knees angled together, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#028 · Sitting & chair
Relaxed lounge
For the relaxed lounge, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#029 · Sitting & chair
One leg extended
For the one leg extended, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#030 · Sitting & chair
Chair arm lean
For the chair arm lean, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#031 · Sitting & chair
Hands resting on lap
For the hands resting on lap, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#032 · Sitting & chair
Seated three-quarter
For the seated three-quarter, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#033 · Sitting & chair
Stool swivel
For the stool swivel, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#034 · Sitting & chair
Knee raised
For the knee raised, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
#035 · Sitting & chair
Low seated silhouette
For the low seated silhouette, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 036Soft smileVisual reference coming soon
#036 · Portrait & expressions
Soft smile
For the soft smile, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 037Serious editorial gazeVisual reference coming soon
#037 · Portrait & expressions
Serious editorial gaze
For the serious editorial gaze, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 038Chin slightly downVisual reference coming soon
#038 · Portrait & expressions
Chin slightly down
For the chin slightly down, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 039Chin liftedVisual reference coming soon
#039 · Portrait & expressions
Chin lifted
For the chin lifted, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 040Look awayVisual reference coming soon
#040 · Portrait & expressions
Look away
For the look away, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 041Eyes closedVisual reference coming soon
#041 · Portrait & expressions
Eyes closed
For the eyes closed, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 042Laughing candidVisual reference coming soon
#042 · Portrait & expressions
Laughing candid
For the laughing candid, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 043Over-shoulder portraitVisual reference coming soon
#043 · Portrait & expressions
Over-shoulder portrait
For the over-shoulder portrait, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 044Profile portraitVisual reference coming soon
#044 · Portrait & expressions
Profile portrait
For the profile portrait, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 045Window-light gazeVisual reference coming soon
#045 · Portrait & expressions
Window-light gaze
For the window-light gaze, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 046Head tiltVisual reference coming soon
#046 · Portrait & expressions
Head tilt
For the head tilt, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 047Neutral beauty faceVisual reference coming soon
#047 · Portrait & expressions
Neutral beauty face
For the neutral beauty face, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 048Strong eye contactVisual reference coming soon
#048 · Portrait & expressions
Strong eye contact
For the strong eye contact, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 049Downward glanceVisual reference coming soon
#049 · Portrait & expressions
Downward glance
For the downward glance, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 050Wind-swept expressionVisual reference coming soon
#050 · Portrait & expressions
Wind-swept expression
For the wind-swept expression, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 051Hand near cheekVisual reference coming soon
#051 · Hands & shoulders
Hand near cheek
For the hand near cheek, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 052Fingers through hairVisual reference coming soon
#052 · Hands & shoulders
Fingers through hair
For the fingers through hair, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 053One hand on collarVisual reference coming soon
#053 · Hands & shoulders
One hand on collar
For the one hand on collar, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 054Arms loosely crossedVisual reference coming soon
#054 · Hands & shoulders
Arms loosely crossed
For the arms loosely crossed, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 055Hands framing faceVisual reference coming soon
#055 · Hands & shoulders
Hands framing face
For the hands framing face, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 056Shoulder rollVisual reference coming soon
#056 · Hands & shoulders
Shoulder roll
For the shoulder roll, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 057Hand at jawlineVisual reference coming soon
#057 · Hands & shoulders
Hand at jawline
For the hand at jawline, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 058Hands behind backVisual reference coming soon
#058 · Hands & shoulders
Hands behind back
For the hands behind back, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 059Wrist relaxedVisual reference coming soon
#059 · Hands & shoulders
Wrist relaxed
For the wrist relaxed, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 060One arm raisedVisual reference coming soon
#060 · Hands & shoulders
One arm raised
For the one arm raised, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 061Natural walkVisual reference coming soon
#061 · Walking & movement
Natural walk
For the natural walk, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 062Runway strideVisual reference coming soon
#062 · Walking & movement
Runway stride
For the runway stride, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 063Mid-step pauseVisual reference coming soon
#063 · Walking & movement
Mid-step pause
For the mid-step pause, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 064Coat swingVisual reference coming soon
#064 · Walking & movement
Coat swing
For the coat swing, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 065Turn in motionVisual reference coming soon
#065 · Walking & movement
Turn in motion
For the turn in motion, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 066Walking awayVisual reference coming soon
#066 · Walking & movement
Walking away
For the walking away, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 067Looking back mid-walkVisual reference coming soon
#067 · Walking & movement
Looking back mid-walk
For the looking back mid-walk, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 068Hair flipVisual reference coming soon
#068 · Walking & movement
Hair flip
For the hair flip, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 069Skirt movementVisual reference coming soon
#069 · Walking & movement
Skirt movement
For the skirt movement, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 070Step onto platformVisual reference coming soon
#070 · Walking & movement
Step onto platform
For the step onto platform, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 071Tailored jacket adjustmentVisual reference coming soon
#071 · Male fashion poses
Tailored jacket adjustment
For the tailored jacket adjustment, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 072Hands in trouser pocketsVisual reference coming soon
#072 · Male fashion poses
Hands in trouser pockets
For the hands in trouser pockets, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 073Leaning forwardVisual reference coming soon
#073 · Male fashion poses
Leaning forward
For the leaning forward, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 074Seated masculine portraitVisual reference coming soon
#074 · Male fashion poses
Seated masculine portrait
For the seated masculine portrait, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 075Arms folded looselyVisual reference coming soon
#075 · Male fashion poses
Arms folded loosely
For the arms folded loosely, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 076Watch adjustmentVisual reference coming soon
#076 · Male fashion poses
Watch adjustment
For the watch adjustment, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 077Relaxed wall leanVisual reference coming soon
#077 · Male fashion poses
Relaxed wall lean
For the relaxed wall lean, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 078Walking suit poseVisual reference coming soon
#078 · Male fashion poses
Walking suit pose
For the walking suit pose, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 079One hand at lapelVisual reference coming soon
#079 · Male fashion poses
One hand at lapel
For the one hand at lapel, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 080Casual shoulder turnVisual reference coming soon
#080 · Male fashion poses
Casual shoulder turn
For the casual shoulder turn, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 081Streetwear stanceVisual reference coming soon
#081 · Male fashion poses
Streetwear stance
For the streetwear stance, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 082Seated elbows on kneesVisual reference coming soon
#082 · Male fashion poses
Seated elbows on knees
For the seated elbows on knees, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 083Looking over shoulderVisual reference coming soon
#083 · Male fashion poses
Looking over shoulder
For the looking over shoulder, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 084Hands claspedVisual reference coming soon
#084 · Male fashion poses
Hands clasped
For the hands clasped, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 085Strong side profileVisual reference coming soon
#085 · Male fashion poses
Strong side profile
For the strong side profile, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 086Sculptural armsVisual reference coming soon
#086 · Editorial & high fashion
Sculptural arms
For the sculptural arms, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 087Angular silhouetteVisual reference coming soon
#087 · Editorial & high fashion
Angular silhouette
For the angular silhouette, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 088Deep lungeVisual reference coming soon
#088 · Editorial & high fashion
Deep lunge
For the deep lunge, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 089Dramatic back archVisual reference coming soon
#089 · Editorial & high fashion
Dramatic back arch
For the dramatic back arch, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 090High-fashion floor poseVisual reference coming soon
#090 · Editorial & high fashion
High-fashion floor pose
For the high-fashion floor pose, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 091Geometric elbowsVisual reference coming soon
#091 · Editorial & high fashion
Geometric elbows
For the geometric elbows, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 092Exaggerated shoulderVisual reference coming soon
#092 · Editorial & high fashion
Exaggerated shoulder
For the exaggerated shoulder, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 093Couture fabric spreadVisual reference coming soon
#093 · Editorial & high fashion
Couture fabric spread
For the couture fabric spread, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 094Dramatic side bendVisual reference coming soon
#094 · Editorial & high fashion
Dramatic side bend
For the dramatic side bend, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 095Asymmetric stanceVisual reference coming soon
#095 · Editorial & high fashion
Asymmetric stance
For the asymmetric stance, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 096Powerful low angleVisual reference coming soon
#096 · Editorial & high fashion
Powerful low angle
For the powerful low angle, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 097Silhouette in profileVisual reference coming soon
#097 · Editorial & high fashion
Silhouette in profile
For the silhouette in profile, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 098One-leg balanceVisual reference coming soon
#098 · Editorial & high fashion
One-leg balance
For the one-leg balance, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 099Graphic hand shapesVisual reference coming soon
#099 · Editorial & high fashion
Graphic hand shapes
For the graphic hand shapes, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
POSE 100Avant-garde seated poseVisual reference coming soon
#100 · Editorial & high fashion
Avant-garde seated pose
For the avant-garde seated pose, lengthen through the spine, relax your hands and make small adjustments between frames. Keep your balance natural and check the shape from the camera’s angle.
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