The Posing Series

In this video I will go over my 5 essential guidelines and show you my go-to poses that will help you create a base for achieving endless boudoir posing variations from simple and elegant poses.

Maternity portraits are an opportunity for you to create an image that becomes a timeless keepsake for the mother and family. In this video I will cover my top 5 tips for successful maternity images including the mother’s angle, placement of the hands, placement of the feet, adding in the father and more.

A successful family portrait means paying attention both to the big picture as well as the small details. Are you flattering each individual? In this posing families video tutorial, I show you what you need to build a great family pose piece by piece in a way that creates cohesion and flatters everyone in the family.

For subjects not used to being in front of the camera, you’ll need to work to create visual flow to your pose and avoid static results that are common in many couples poses. In this video I’ll not only cover my favorite tips for successful couples portraits, but also common problems that arise and how to fix them. Uneven height couples? Lack of connection? Unwanted double chins? I’ve got solutions!

In this tutorial you will learn the key elements needed to help direct, pose and flatter your male subjects. Once you know the foundations for flattering men, you can let them pose themselves and then tweak their body position to create something comfortable and compelling!

In this tutorial, I will share guidelines that apply to photographing all women, whether boudoir, bridal sessions, or high school seniors. These particular concepts are universal, and mastering them will make you a better photographer.

In this video I’ll show you many of the must-know “do’s” and “don’ts” of posing the face so you can train your eye to identify problem areas and fix them before they ruin the shot. I’ll share how I direct the face and ways to select the best angles to flatter a subject, and more.

I’ve found that this 10 step process helps me to repeatedly create endless variations in my resulting shots for a portrait session without having to memorize hundreds of poses. Now, I’ll share my approach with you!

Learning to pose hands is yet another powerful skill set you can possess as a photographer. In this bonus video I'll share with you 5 things to avoid while posing hands so you can ultimately have a more flattering portrait!

In this video I will teach you to identify these common posing pitfalls so you can catch them before you even click the shutter! Whether you’re new to photography and posing isn’t your strong suit, or you’re a seasoned professional this is a great video to remind you of what to avoid during a shoot.

In this video you'll learn how understanding the concepts of perspective, lens choice and camera angle help you better flatter your subjects, as well as how posing works in conjunction with how your camera sees and interprets your subject.