Posing men for portraits

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Photographers have an unspoken duty to capture the perfect portrait. In a sliver of a moment in time, they can create a snapshot of someone’s personality, professionalism and confidence. However, as guys in front of the camera, we know there is often a self-confidence gap – especially if someone is a beginner! Luckily, we’ve come up with a posing guide for all you guys to level up your selfies with these photoshoot poses for men so you can get that professional, effortless shot. 📸

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Photographers have an unspoken duty to capture the perfect portrait. In a sliver of a moment in time, they can create a snapshot of someone’s personality, professionalism and confidence. However, as guys in front of the camera, we know there is often a self-confidence gap – especially if someone is a beginner! Luckily, we’ve come up with a posing guide for all you guys to level up your selfies with these photoshoot poses for men so you can get that professional, effortless shot. 📸

Many photographers will agree that it can be harder to pose men for portrait photos than women. This is especially true when your male subject isn't a professional model, as we pointed out in this posing tips video for amateurs.

Smart Posing Tips For Men

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