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The Model Posing Guide

50 Essential Poses Every Model Should Know, for headshots up to full editorial spreads

$12.99

What's Inside

1. Standing Poses (10 poses)

The basics every model needs

2. Sitting & Floor Poses (8 poses)

Seated and floor work

3. Walking & Movement (7 poses)

Poses in motion, for runway and editorial

4. Headshot & Close-Up (8 poses)

Face angles and expressions

5. Editorial & High Fashion (8 poses)

Advanced poses for editorial shoots

6. Couples & Group (5 poses)

Working with other models

7. Wall & Prop Poses (4 poses)

Using the walls and props around you

Plus: Pro Tips for Each Pose

What to do with your hands, chin and eyes

$12.99
  • 50 poses with detailed instructions
  • Pro tips from 7+ years shooting
  • Works for all body types
  • Instant PDF download
  • Print-friendly format
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Sample Poses from the Guide

Here are 3 of the 50 poses. Each one has step-by-step instructions and a pro tip.

Pose #1 Standing

The Classic S-Curve

  • Shift your weight to your back foot to create a natural curve
  • Pop the opposite hip slightly to one side
  • Keep your shoulders relaxed and slightly angled
  • Place one hand on your hip, let the other hang naturally
Pro Tip: Turn your body 30 degrees from the camera for a slimming effect. Never face the lens square-on.
Pose #12 Wall Pose

The Editorial Lean

  • Lean one shoulder against the wall at a slight angle
  • Cross your front ankle over the back one casually
  • Tilt your chin slightly down and look through your lashes
  • Let your arms fall naturally or hook a thumb in a pocket
Pro Tip: Find textured walls (brick, concrete, graffiti) to add depth. Avoid flat white walls unless going for a minimalist look.
Pose #31 Movement

The Confident Walk

  • Freeze mid-stride with one foot clearly ahead of the other
  • Keep arms in a natural walking position, not stiff
  • Chin slightly up, eyes looking past the camera
  • Engage your core for strong posture through the torso
Pro Tip: Walk toward the camera, not across it. Have the photographer shoot in burst mode to catch the best mid-stride frame.

Built from 7+ years of shoots in NYC

Used by models signed to major agencies

Created by Dante T9, photographer & model manager

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a PDF. Open it on a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop in any PDF reader.

No. It works for beginners and for advanced models. Every pose has step-by-step instructions anyone can follow.

Yes. It's print-friendly, so you can bring a paper copy to your shoots.

There's a 30-day money-back guarantee. If the guide doesn't help your posing, email us and we'll refund you. No questions asked.

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50 poses. Step-by-step instructions. Pro tips from 7+ years of shooting in NYC. Instant PDF download.