[{"src":"0001Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject lie on their back. Put flowers around the hair and then have them throw their hands in the air with flower pedals at you or have your assistant drop the pedals down on top of them while you shoot.","keywords":"Arms up,Female,Creative,Laying Down,Money Maker,Nature,Flowers","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 200ISO 24mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0002Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Start by having your subject cross one leg in front of the other so that the leg in front creates an S-curve leading up into the subject. Then have your subject place their left hand in the back pocket of their shorts and lean back into that hip which forces a hip out towards the other arm which is just straight down. Turn the chin slightly towards the shoulder and tilt the head so the eyes are at different angles.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0003Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Bend front leg towards the camera, have the subject put hand on hip and other hand grab the hair and flip it up and into the top of the head.","keywords":"Female,Standing,Arms up,Money Maker,Nature","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0004Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Bend leg towards the camera and other hand just slightly touch the hair or push the hair back towards their ear that is away from the camera. Have flowers in the foreground for added dimension","keywords":"Flowers,Female,Nature,Standing,Arms up,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 640ISO 70mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0005Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"The key with this pose is to make sure the subject is sitting on the edge of the chair. Extend the leg that is away from the camera out straight, and the other leg that is towards the camera has a slight bend in it; even better, point the toe a little on both feet. This leads you to the subject. Finish with a head tilt.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Chair","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 320ISO 72mm 1\/80"},{"src":"0006Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Don't be afraid to shoot seniors in terrible weather. It was raining this day but we decided to do her softball images. I put eye black on her and wet her hair down and we went and shot in the rain. You can see the raindrops splashing in the water on the softball field. I shot low to give her a powerful look and got the mud in the shot to accentuate the athletic edginess I was going for.","keywords":"Female,Softball,Sport","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F3.5 640ISO 26mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0007Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"I called this my peekaboo shot. Put flowers in the foreground and have the subject lightly grab them being careful that their hands are soft and bent towards the camera and not flat to the camera, and then have them slightly peek over the flower petals and look at you.","keywords":"Female,Flowers,Nature,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 250ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0008Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject hold the dress up and slowly walk from camera left to camera right. Flip all the hair on the opposite side of their head away from the camera and have them look down.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 125ISO 35mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0009Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have the subject walk towards you and look from side to side and flip hair and giggle and laugh, shoot low so that you get a cool perspective of them walking toward you.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Hat,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2 400ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0010Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"If a subject has a slit in the dress, you can have them extend the leg and point of foot in Bend the leg towards the camera with the other hand having lately grab the dress with their thumb and one or two index fingers flip the hair all on one side and have their hand in the hair and back and have them down and to the right","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.6 200ISO 85mm 1\/5000"},{"src":"0011Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"If you happen to have a tree like this, it works great for posing; if not you can also use steps or a ledge in the urban setting. Place the subject on their back with one leg draped down and the other leg slightly pointed and angled not flat. Make sure the subject points their toes. Have the hand that's towards the camera softly touch the dress or a slightly on the dress not as flat as I'm showering here. The other arm that's away from the camera can be off camera or slightly touching a necklace or on their face. Finished with the hair all on one side draped down in a flowing motion.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Creative,Money Maker","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.4 1600ISO 50mm 1\/100"},{"src":"0012Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Lay your subject down in some grass or flowers. Position their hair to flow on both sides of their head, especially to cover up the armpit on the arm that is facing the camera. Have that arm bend and put it on the back of their head, so it elevates it slightly. Bring the other arm across the waist and shoot at a low angle to get flowers in the foreground and in the background.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Flowers,Laying Down,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 70mm 1\/2000"},{"src":"0013Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject sit on the edge of the chair and have one leg tilted that leads you into the subject and the other one out slightly. Then almost have them slouch to create attitude. Place their arms on their knees. Tilt and turn head towards the camera and shoot through flowers or grass to create depth and interest.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Chair","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 2500ISO 112mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0014Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"The key with this pose is to have both hands on the head, one slightly higher than the other or one elbow higher than the other, and to have the long hair covering up the armpits so that you're not shooting entirely into that area. Twist the body away from the camera and turn the head toward the camera.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 133mm 1\/2000"},{"src":"0015Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This pose works great if they have a jacket. Have them twist and flip the hair up, have hands and elbows and different angles for interest. You can now shoot into the subject without worrying about shooting into the armpits. If they don't have a jacket, make sure the hair covers the armpits.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 250ISO 116mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0016Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This is a simple, fun, and easy pose that always sells. Have a senior sit and roll up slightly on the hip that is toward the camera. Have the leg straight out that's toward the camera, then the other leg up to create a leading line toward her face. Finish with the senior putting her arm across her waist. Using elements like the trees to frame her add interest as well as foreground elements to create depth.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0017Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Cloudy skies can create dynamic interest. Shoot low with a wide angle and use off camera flash so that you can get those dramatic skies. Adding a prom dress with some sporting object like a bow is a great juxtaposition between beauty and sports","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Arms up,Money Maker,Creative","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F22 100ISO 16mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0018Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"If you don't have large fields with flowers, don\u2019t let that stop you. This shot was taken on the side of the road, and if you look closely, you can see a bit of it in the background. To make this look like a larger field with flowers, I positioned myself low and framed a few flowers in the foreground to add depth and interest. Have the subject walk away from you, holding their dress and looking over their shoulder back at you and shooting low forces the subject to bring their chin to their shoulder and look down at you, which is mysterious and powerful.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.5 100ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0019Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Instead of a normal saxophone shot, I decided to lay the senior down for this particular image. The butterfly sculpture adds depth and gives it a whimsical feeling. I had the senior extend her front leg out straight and her back leg bent to help create a leading line to bring the viewer back into the saxophone and then back into the senior's face.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Music","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 200ISO 116mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0021Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Mixing in an urban element with nature and a prom dress can be super cool. Have the subject lay down and put their hand in the hair, with the other hand lightly grabbing the dress with a slight bend in the elbow. Have them point the other foot. Make sure the foot is shown when pointing","keywords":"Female,Nature,Arms up,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 500ISO 76mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0022Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Using steps to create different angles is powerful. I have the senior sitting on the top step with her legs going down. The leg that is towards the camera is bent up and on the upper step, so I create a leading line towards the senior. The back leg is straight and on a different level. Softly place one hand on her thigh and the other hand leaning back on the upper step. Have the subject lean against the back of the barn and tilt their head towards the shoulder to create interest.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0023Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"For a less posed, natural look. Have your senior put one hand up in the hair and tell them to look down and play with her boot for a cute natural expression.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 100ISO 85mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0024Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"For this image, I shot low to get the flowers in the foreground to add interest and depth. I had the senior grab the fence and lean back. The key to this is to ensure the senior has a little bend in the elbow and is not straight when grabbing onto the fence.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Flowers","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/2500"},{"src":"0025Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have the subject put all their weight on their back foot and bend their front leg towards the camera. With the other hand, put it up in the hair and have all the hair flowing down with a strong arch in their back and a slight bend in the arm that is facing the camera turning chin towards the shoulder.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/2500"},{"src":"0026Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Here I'm using this giant stump as an inspiration for the pose itself. Since the stump is on the angle, I wanted the senior to emulate that same angle. I instructed the senior to lay on the stump, and then we adjusted her arms to create more interest by putting her arm into her hair and then on her bicep. I had her roll up onto her hip so that we have a nice curve. In hindsight, I would've liked to see her feet here, they are kind of cut off, so watch for that.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Money Maker,Laying Down","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 114mm 1\/60"},{"src":"0027Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject lay back onto the car and place her elbow up and into the hair. Position the hair all on the same side as an arm that is up and move the hair in as S-curve, so it\u2019s down, flowing onto the car. With the other hand, have a go across their waist and lightly touch the other end of the vehicle","keywords":"Female,Vehicle","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.8 200ISO 70mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0028Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"If the subject has a jacket, I like to do some shots like this where it was draped off their shoulder. The key here is to have it look soft and beautiful and not too sensual. I usually accomplish this by having them hold an arm and look down, also notice the framing and composition, which allows the sunlight to come through, which gives it a soft feel and less of a seductive feel, in my opinion.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 250ISO 85mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0029Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject put right hand up and into hair on top of the head, making sure the hand is back away from the camera. Put the other hand across their waist, turn the body away from the camera, turn the chain back towards the camera and slightly elevate the shoulder that is towards the camera","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 500ISO 83mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0030Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject lean forward on the foot that is away from the camera. Then have them stretch out their right leg, the one towards the camera, to create a line that leads up into them and shows the slit of the dress. Then have the subject grab their dress with their finger and thumb and hold it out. You can also do a shot where they look down at the dress, which is pretty as well.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 102mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0031Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Turn your subject slightly away from you when starting this pose. Then have them put all their weight on the back leg and bend the front like that towards the camera. Then have them grab their elbow with their right hand and twist and look over their shoulder back at you.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Water","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 500ISO 70mm 1\/125"},{"src":"0032Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"With dancers, the best thing you can do is show them this image on your app and ask them to emulate them. I also show the dancers the back of the camera after each shot so that they can see their pose because they are very particular about their hands and their pose, especially the pointing of their toes. Showing them the image will allow them to make any adjustments to approve it because if they don't like their pose, they will not purchase the photo. Use off camera flash to create dramatic lighting and skies.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Sport,Dance,Water","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F3.5 400ISO 24mm 1\/40"},{"src":"0033Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"With dancers, the best thing you can do is show them this image on your app and ask them to emulate them. I also show the dancers the back of the camera after each shot so that they can see their pose because they are very particular about their hands and their pose, especially the pointing of their toes. Showing them the image will allow them to make any adjustments to approve it because if they don't like their pose, they will not purchase the photo. Use off camera flash to create dramatic lighting and skies.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Sport,Dance,Water","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F3.5 400ISO 36mm 1\/40"},{"src":"0034Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"I like to place seniors in weird locations that juxtapose a pretty dress instead of just sitting them in the field. In this case, I place a senior on this large stump. I used the stump itself as a way to pose the senior. I had her bend her leg that's towards the camera to create a nice leading line into the subject, I had her arm that's towards the camera also bent to lead to her face. Then her hand that's away from the camera is up and slightly touching her neck area. Finished with her head tilted towards her shoulder and all her hair flowing down along the side of the stump.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Laying Down","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 89mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0035Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"With dancers, the best thing you can do is show them this image on your app and ask them to emulate them. I also show the dancers the back of the camera after each shot so that they can see their pose because they are very particular about their hands and their pose, especially the pointing of their toes. Showing them the image will allow them to make any adjustments to approve it because if they don't like their pose, they will not purchase the photo. Use off camera flash to create dramatic lighting and skies.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Sport,Dance,Water","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.8 400ISO 29mm 1\/40"},{"src":"0036Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This is a fun pose that's very spontaneous looking but also staged. Position your subject in a field where there are some flowers in the foreground, and then simply have them toss the hat directly at you. This creates a natural reaction and often a lot of fun expressions. Make sure to put your camera on high speed to capture all the various emotions that will happen during this action shot.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Hat","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.5 400ISO 85mm 1\/1600"},{"src":"0037Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject sit on the edge of the chair. Have the leg that's towards the camera slightly bent. With the leg that\u2019s away from the camera, have it out slightly and toe pointed. Then have the subject lean in and place elbows on their knees and slightly cross hand, so they are not flat to the camera, then turn head back towards the camera with a slight head tilt","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Chair,Water,Money Maker,Creative","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 800ISO 144mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0038Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject lay in a waterfall using the levels on a waterfall like steps in the urban area. Putting them in this area in a pretty dress is a great way to mix things up and show a juxtaposition between a beautiful dress in nature\/waterfall. Have your subject lean on their arm and twist their body to create a nice angle, and then have them look at the camera and take another shot with it; look it up and away from the camera into the light.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Water,Money Maker,Creative","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.6 400ISO 85mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0039Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This pose works great in nature, where you have branches that you can use to lean and pose on. Have the subject mimic the branches with their arms by placing them in the branches and tilting their head again to mimic the angle of the branches. Make sure hands are not flat towards the camera.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 1600ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0040Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This pose may not look like much it is also always a parent-pleaser and sells all the time. Simply find some sort of path and have the senior walk away from you. Often I will have them take a step so it looks like they're walking, but then I can reposition the pose to look better. For instance, she's taking a step forward with her right leg. I had her extend her left leg out more and then turn her body slightly so that the hat was at a good angle and not just straight. This image sells because it signifies the senior leaving home, walking off into the future, and the possibilities of what the future holds for them.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Hat,Flowers","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 1600ISO 85mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0041Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Position your subject with a few flowers in the foreground and have them essentially looking away from you. Put their feet at shoulder length apart, and have them turn and look over their shoulder back at you. Shooting low helps to get them to look over their shoulder. I will often also direct them to bring their chin to the shoulder or their shoulder up, so they are just barely peeking over it, which gives a shy, pretty look.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 250ISO 85mm 1\/1600"},{"src":"0042Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have the subject put the hand away from the camera in the hair and the other hand hold the prop or dangle back. Then instruct them to either jump up or bring the front leg that's towards the camera up and lean back. Grab the shot but also be ready to shoot right after when they will stumble a little bit and start laughing, which is a great natural look that goes along with this posed luck.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Hat,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.6 200ISO 35mm 1\/5000"},{"src":"0043Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have a subject put all their weight on their left foot and then their right foot stretch it out and point the toes and then have them grab their dress with their index and thumb so that it creates a nice line up into the subject. Then have the subject look down at their dress and place their other hand in their hair.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 400ISO 85mm 1\/2000"},{"src":"0044Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x786.webp","description":"Have the subject sitting on the chair with the chair facing away from you and their legs over the arms of the chair facing away from you, and then have them turned back towards you. Bend the arm that's towards the camera with the other arm, have them hold their hair, and twist the chin back towards the camera.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Water,Chair,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 400ISO 85mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0045Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"I like to create different levels whenever possible. In this case, we had a rock and flat ground, so to create different angles, I had the senior elevate the leg that was towards the camera closer to the rock and up on her toes to accomplish this. Then the back leg I had straight out. Then I had the senior lean forward, which creates an angle, and drop her arm to her knee and her other arm up and onto her shoulder. Finally finished with her head tilted and all her hair on the opposite side of her arms. This leads everything right toward her face, which is very dynamic.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 1000ISO 82mm 1\/160"},{"src":"0046Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Finding stumps or natural elements to pose with can be great. Have the subject on the stump or just on the ground and have them go up on pointe. Then with their other hand, have it back over their head, grasping their elbow, make sure that their upper hand is extended and that their fingers and hand have a nice dance pose to them, not flat to the camera.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 1250ISO 85mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0047Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject cross legs, so the front leg is angled towards the camera. Put the right hand back slightly and grab the dress if you want. With the other hand, bring it up and into the hair with all the hair flipped after one side. This creates a nice leading line from the leg up all the way into the hair. Make sure the head is also tilted slightly.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 400ISO 85mm 1\/10000"},{"src":"0048Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"With dancers, the best thing you can do is show them this image on your app and ask them to emulate them. I also show the dancers the back of the camera after each shot so that they can see their pose because they are very particular about their hands and their pose, especially the pointing of their toes. Showing them the image will allow them to make any adjustments to approve it because if they don't like their pose, they will not purchase the photo. Use off camera flash to create dramatic lighting and skies.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Sport,Dance","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F10 200ISO 18mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0049Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Not all chair poses need to be sitting. In this variation, I had the senior kneel on the chair with her right leg and with her left leg extended out into the flowers. Then I have the subject lightly grab the back of the chair with their right arm and lean back with an arch in their back. Have the other arm fall flat, then tilt their head away from the camera and angle to create a fashion, attitude pose.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Chair,Flowers","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 320ISO 109mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0050Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Find an area that has a few flowers they can lay in. This is simply an empty lot. Lay the subject on their back and flow their hair out in all different directions. Have the subject bring one arm up and slightly touch one strand of their hair. The other hand, have them softly touch their necklace. Sprinkle a few flower petals on the subject or an added effect.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Flowers,Laying Down,Money Maker,Creative","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 100ISO 24mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0051Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This works great with branches or willow trees. Have the subject hold the branches with hands turned away from the camera so you're shooting to the back of the hands. One hand slightly higher than the other, and then have the subject peeking through the branches..","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 100ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0052Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This pose works great if they have a long sleeve shirt or a shirt like this that has some cool design. Have the subject put their hands on the top of their head and look through their arms, ensuring that their weight is on the back foot and the leg towards the camera is bent even though you're shooting a three-quarter length shot.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Arms up,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 100ISO 106mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0053Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Here I used the bumper of this old truck as a way to lay the senior down and pose her. I put most of the hair flowing down on the bumper with a little bit in front to slightly cover up her cleavage to keep this a modest image. I brought one arm up and on the back of her head and stretched out the leg that is towards the camera, and bent the leg that was away from the camera to add interest.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Vehicle,Laying Down","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 800ISO 85mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0054Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"This is another variation of the walking away pose. Have the senior start to walk away, but then stop them and have them look back at you. Adjust the pose as necessary. For instance, ensure the leg that's towards the camera is up and bent, so it leads towards the subject and that their back is slightly angled and they are looking back over their shoulder at you.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 100ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0055Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Sometimes watching the senior when you are setting up lights are getting in position is key because it\u2019s them being as natural as can be. For instance, the senior played with her ring when I was getting set up. So I told her to stand in the flowers and do the same thing. This allowed me to position her in a cool area as well as get the lighting perfect on her and then just let her do her natural thing, which was playing with her ring. This is a money making pose because they do exactly what they always do.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 100ISO 107mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0056Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"For this pose, I used the fence as a strong leading line. Position your senior with all her weight on her back hip, then place her hands softly on the fence. Drop the back shoulder and then twist the head towards a camera.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0057Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Here I'm using this large stump as a way to pose the senior, as well as it works for a great angle and body block to hide any possible cleavage. Position the hands\/arms, so they are soft and angled, matching the angle of the stump, then have the senior just lean in slightly and tilt the head slightly.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 800ISO 118mm 1\/160"},{"src":"0058Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject sit on the edge of the chair and lean all the way back. Have the leg that's towards the camera bent and on point with the other leg straight out with the toe also pointed. This helps lead you into the subject. With the other hand, you can have it on their shoulder slightly or up into their hair. Make sure their hair is not trapped behind their back, and it's flowing nicely down the back of the chair","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Chair,Water","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 400ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0059Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"With dancers, the best thing you can do is show them this image on your app and ask them to emulate them. I also show the dancers the back of the camera after each shot so that they can see their pose because they are very particular about their hands and their pose, especially the pointing of their toes. Showing them the image will allow them to make any adjustments to approve it because if they don't like their pose, they will not purchase the photo. Use off camera flash to create dramatic lighting and skies.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Sport,Dance","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.4 400ISO 35mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0060Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Looking back over the shoulder can be a fun, natural pose. Simply place your subject in a field of flowers, position some flowers near your camera for depth and have them look back at you as they walk away. This can create a fun, natural expression with smiles or serious luck, depending on the personality of the senior.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.4 100ISO 85mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0061Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have the subject sit on the steps and ensure they're on the edge of them when they're sitting down. Make sure your legs are together and at different angles with toes pointing in, notice how her leg is bent that's towards the camera and leads to her other leg and then up towards her arms which are then placed on her elbow and then head tilted, so you have a perfect leading line\/S curve going into the subject. Make sure hands are not flat towards the camera.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.5 800ISO 35mm 1\/100"},{"src":"0062Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"I love to shoot through things to create framing in interest. For this image, I opened the door of the truck to create that framing. Then I had the senior softly put her arm on the wheel, the other arm towards her head, and lean in to create an angle with her eyes.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Vehicle","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.4 800ISO 35mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0063Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Place a subject in flowers where you have foreground and background flowers for depth. Have the subject bend the leg that is towards the camera with the other hand on their hip. Place the arm\/hand that is away from the camera up and over their head. Make sure the hand is soft, and you aren't shooting into the flat part of the hand. You can also put a flower in the hand that's on top of the head for a few shots.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 100ISO 85mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0064Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"This can be a strong fashion-type pose. Position your senior with her feet about shoulder-width apart, and then point one leg out from the camera to create a leading line to your subject. Have them shift their weight onto one hip and then grab their dress with one hand while their other hand is across their waist, slightly touching their inside elbow.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0065Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Lay your subject on the grass with some flowers in the foreground for interest. Have the arm that's towards the camera bent and lightly place it on their waist. Have your arm that's away from the camera bent away and back towards the head\/hair. You can add a flower in that hand for added interest. Pull all the hair out and around so it is soft and leading towards the camera. Finish with having your subjects put their chin slightly down and towards their shoulder.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Flowers,Laying Down","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 200ISO 85mm 1\/80"},{"src":"0066Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Start by having your subject place other weight on one hip then with the other leg, have it outstretched from the body to create a leading line up into your subject. Have them with one hand, grab the dress softly, and then with the other hand, grab their hair and twist it, making sure their hand is not flat to the camera.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 200ISO 95mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0067Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This is a great image to get when you are done with the other poses in the flowers. Have them grab their dress with both hands and slowly walk out from the flowers, looking down. The key with this pose is not to let them know you are photographing them, so you get an authentic natural look with them walking out of the flowers.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 100ISO 90mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0068Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have the subject shift all their weight onto one side of their body; this creates a nice S-curve into their face. Then have them extend one arm with their hand out slightly in the other arm behind their head, grabbing behind their elbow. Tilt head in and towards the arm that is up to have an angle to their face.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 136mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0069Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"With dancers, the best thing you can do is show them this image on your app and ask them to emulate them. I also show the dancers the back of the camera after each shot so that they can see their pose because they are very particular about their hands and their pose, especially the pointing of their toes. Showing them the image will allow them to make any adjustments to approve it because if they don't like their pose, they will not purchase the photo. Use off camera flash to create dramatic lighting and skies.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Sport,Dance","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F13 100ISO 21mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0070Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject sit on the edge of the chair. Have the leg that's towards the camera slightly bent. With the leg away from the camera, have it out slightly and toe-pointed. Then have the subject lean in, place elbows on their knees, and slightly cross their hands, so they are not flat to the camera. Then turn your head back towards the camera with a slight head tilt and flip hair all on one side, big and full.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Chair,Water","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 400ISO 85mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0071Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This peekaboo shot is always a favorite. Position your subject behind a bunch of flowers. Have them softly touch the flowers and have one hand on them and the other on their hair. Have them look down at the flowers, drop their chin and then slowly look up at you, which opens their eyes and has a dramatic look.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0072Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject sit on the edge of the chair. Extend the leg away from the camera and point the toe; with the leg towards the camera, have it slightly bent and point the toe if possible. And then have the subject lay back and look up toward the light.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Chair,Water","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 400ISO 85mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0073Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Use branches of a small tree as a way to pose a senior with powerful angles. Please arms on the branch, making sure the hands are not flat to the camera, place the other arm on the hair or the neck, and tilt the head, so eyes are at different angles. Having a foreground element also adds significantly to depth.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.6 200ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0074Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Find an area with good backlight and interesting foreground elements like these little branches. Have the subject turn your body away from you, placing all their weight on their back hip and then twisting their upper body back towards you. Have a subject slightly and softly grab the twigs and position them so that the twigs frame their face. A slight tilt of the head also creates a powerful, dramatic angle.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 100ISO 35mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0075Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Here I am using the fence to create different angles. I have the senior lying down on her right hip and her legs extended out. I have her right arm softly draped on the fence with her wrist pointing down. I included some flowers in the foreground for depth and then finished with her head tilted at an angle so her eyes are at different angles, which creates interest.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Flowers","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.6 200ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0076Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject shift weight to one hip to create an angle. Then place their right hand on their back thigh. Flip all their hair over to one side and then put her arm on the back of her head. Have a little hair just draped over the eyes and the head tilted slightly","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Water,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0077Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject sit on the edge of the chair and roll up onto their right hip, that is towards the camera. This creates a nice leading line. Make sure that the subject isn't sitting flat. Bend the leg that's towards the camera, and the other leg is straight with both feet and toes slightly pointed together. Then have the subject lean back, with the arm towards the camera, dropped down. The arm away from the camera can be back on the chair to help support them.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Chair,Water","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 400ISO 85mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0078Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Lay your subject on the grass with some flowers in the foreground for interest. Have the arm towards the camera bent and lightly placed on their waist. Have the arm that's away from the camera bent away and back towards the head\/hair. You can add a flower to that hand for added interest. Pull all the hair out and around, so it is soft and leads toward the camera. Finish with having your subjects put their chin slightly down and towards their shoulder.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Flowers,Laying Down","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.5 800ISO 85mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0079Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Find an area that has a few flowers they can lay in. This is simply a ditch. Lay the subject on their back and flow their hair out in all different directions. Have the subject bring one arm up and slightly touch one strand of their hair. With the other arm, have it across around their waist. Shoot with a wide-angle lens pointed straight down at the subject.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Flowers,Creative,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 1600ISO 29mm 1\/60"},{"src":"0080Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Use branches of a small tree as a way to pose a senior with powerful angles. Have the subject grab the tree with a soft grip, then pose the subject with legs crossed over one another to emulate the tree branches. This creates a slight curve up into the body. With the other hand, have it slightly in the hair, especially if the hair is covering the eyes. Use their hand to pull the hair away from the eyes.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 200ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0081Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Place the subject in a surrounding of flowers. Have them put all their weight on their foot away from the camera and stretch their other foot outright slightly. Have them grab their dress softly with her right hand and look down at it with her left hand, or put it out and lightly touch a flower.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/2000"},{"src":"0082Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject grab their dress with the left hand and slowly walk toward you. Once they get in a great position, stop them and have them look down at the dress, flip all their hair to the same side as they have the arm grabbing the dress.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.6 200ISO 85mm 1\/5000"},{"src":"0083Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"With dancers, the best thing you can do is show them this image on your app and ask them to emulate them. I also show the dancers the back of the camera after each shot so that they can see their pose because they are very particular about their hands and their pose, especially the pointing of their toes. Showing them the image will allow them to make any adjustments to approve it because if they don't like their pose, they will not purchase the photo. Use off camera flash to create dramatic lighting and skies.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Sport,Dance","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0084Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject put all their hair on the side of their body away from the camera. Then, have them touch that side of their hair with her right arm. Have them put their weight on the back foot away from the camera and then slightly bend the other leg towards the camera. Finish with a soft grasp of the dress, turn head towards the camera, and angle slightly down.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 200ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0085Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Make sure the chair is turned to the camera's angle before placing the subject on it. Then have the subjects sit on the center of the chair, leaning back with their elbow towards the camera bent and on the arm of the chair. With the other hand, they can slightly bring it up into their face making sure they do not have the hand forward but back. Have their legs draped over the other side of the chair and slightly cross them with their feet\/toes bent.","keywords":"Female,Seated,Chair,Water","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0086Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Using the natural levels of this waterfall, I placed the senior on the ledge and had her bring her front leg toward the camera. The other led down a level with a toe point. Then I had her bring her right leg, which is away from the camera, up on the other leg to create different levels. I bought all her hair to one side of her body and then had her lean back on her left arm.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Water","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 1600ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0087Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Using the different levels of the waterfall just like steps, I had the senior sit and then placed one leg down and one leg up. Make sure to have them bend their legs and point their toes. Then have them lean back a little bit and tilt the head to add interest.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Water,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 640ISO 73mm 1\/100"},{"src":"0088Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Turn the subject away from the camera. Have them start with their hands in their hair close to their ears and pull their hair up on top of their head and have them turn and look through their arms. This shot sells every time!","keywords":"Female,Standing,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0089Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"With the subject looking at the camera. Have them pull their hair back slightly, starting around with their ears. If their hair is long have it in front cover of the armpits, so you're not shooting right into those. Otherwise, you can use other methods as I did here with foreground flowers to add depth and take your eye away from the armpit and lead you back to the subject.","keywords":"Female,Standing,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 100ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0090Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Shooting down steps and having the senior sit on the steps for different levels can create a lot of interest in dynamic leading lines, as you can see here in this image. Have the senior lean on the steps with one shoulder and push the shoulder in towards the chin. Then have the senior tilt their chin towards her shoulder and tilt their head, so their eyes are at an angle.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Laying Down","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.4 800ISO 35mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0091Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Make sure with his laying down pose that their armpits are covered up with a shirt, so you're not shooting right into an open armpit. Have them place their arms back and on their head with one arm slightly down and the other arm away from the camera slightly up so they are at different angles. Pull all their hair out and around, so it's big and full. Finish with their chin down and towards their armpit.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Laying Down","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.8 100ISO 70mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0092Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"For this image, I had the senior lean back on her elbow, making sure all the hair is on one side and flowing down nicely. Make sure the front leg is out and bent to create an s-curve that leads into the body, the other leg away from the camera is straight, and the other arm away from the camera simply placed on her hip. These angles help to lead your eye to her face.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Vehicle","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/1600"},{"src":"0093Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"This works great with branches on trees. Have the subject hold the branches with hands turned away from the camera so you're shooting to the back of the hands. One hand slightly higher than the other, and then have the subject peeking through the branches... Make sure also to tilt the head and shoot tight for a powerful look.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.4 100ISO 85mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0094Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"First, make sure the chair is turned away from camera angle. Then place the subject on the chair with one leg on the ground and the other leg up on the arm of the chair. Have the arm that's towards the camera kind of reach out to the leg with a slight bend. That leads you up and into the subject's face. With the other arm, place it on their elbow and softly touch their chin. With this shot, ensure you were not shooting into the private area. Notice how I have her leg blocking that area which leads into the arm and into the subject and not into the private area itself.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Chair","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 106mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0095Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject bend down slightly, and with the right hand place it across their waist. With their left hand, have them reach back and pull their hair into a soft ponytail. Have them point their chin up for a little bit of attitude.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 162mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0096Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Turn the subject away from the camera. Have them start with their hands in their hair close to their ears and pull their hair up on top of their head and have them turn and look through their arms. Make sure the hands are on top of the head and back, and hair is flowing down the back. This shot sells every time!","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Arms up,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 189mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0097Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject sit on some sort of steps and put feet on two different levels. Have them slightly grab their right knee and, with their other hand, pull their hair back and head up, which creates a great profile and a real fashion look, especially if they have a ponytail.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated,Arms up,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 76mm 1\/80"},{"src":"0098Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"I use these steps to create different angles in this pose with the senior. Make sure to have the senior place one foot on the step down and the other foot up to create an angle that leads towards their body. I also have them lean way to one side and put their elbow on the knee to accentuate even more angles. Finally, I finished by having her other arm come straight down so that it blocks her private area, and I'm not shooting directly into that area, but yet all the legs and arms lead up into the senior's face.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 86mm 1\/100"},{"src":"0099Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This is a fun pose that you can do with a merry-go-round, or of course, if you don't have a merry-go-round like this, any railing would work like a bike rack or a railing to a stairwell. This pose has a lot of attitude so the outfit should match the pose as you can see here, she has kind of a rock vibe going so I simply had a grab onto the railing and lean back and drop her other arm.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 250ISO 85mm 1\/5000"},{"src":"0100Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Position your subject with some weeds in the foreground and them in the background. Have them put a hand up into the hair, the other hand either dangling down or slightly touching their dress. Shoot with a strong vertical angle and place them in the lower third so that the sky is prominent and forces your eye to lead into the top of the subject. Using off-camera flash will help create these dramatic skies.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 250ISO 24mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0101Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This is another variation of using trees to pose. I picked this area due to the color harmony with the outfit she was wearing. Have the subject hold their arms up and slightly grab one finger of the other hand. Make sure your hands are soft and you're not shooting into the flats of the hands. The trees and the arms help frame the subject and pull your attention to the face.","keywords":"Female,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 800ISO 162mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0102Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject turned away from you and put all the weight on the leg that is away from the camera. Then with the hand that's away from the camera, have them flip their hair to one side that is facing the camera and hold it in the top of their head. With the other hand, you can have them bring it up and softly touch their outfit, or if they have a necklace, they can slightly touch that.","keywords":"Female,Nature,Standing,Flowers,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 200ISO 85mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0110Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Here I used the concrete slabs to create different angles. Make sure to bend the leg that's towards the camera to help create a leading line into the subject, then have the subject lay back on their left arm and then finish with her right arm softly on their front knee.","keywords":"Female,Seated,Urban","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 200ISO 50mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0111Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have the subject sit on the bench and then turn your legs away from you and place them on the bench. Then have the subject lean back towards you and grab their hair with their right hand softly. Finally, have the subject turn their shoulder up and into their chin, look down slightly then have them look back at you which gives a shy innocent look to this image.","keywords":"Creative,Female,Seated,Urban,Money Maker,Chair","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0112Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Use a wide-angle lens and shoot low to get a dramatic look in this image. Position the subject between architectural objects like these two lights. Have the subject shift all their weight onto one hip and then bring their other arm up and into their hair. Elevate the chin for a little bit of attitude that goes well with this angle.","keywords":"Female,Standing,Urban,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 1600ISO 33mm 1\/80"},{"src":"0113Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have the subject lie down on their back. Shoot with a wide-angle lens. Shoot down onto your subject and have them elevate one arm and slightly point towards you while having the other arm soft on their forehead. If armpits are exposed, try to cover those with their hair. Finish with one leg slightly bent and the other leg out straight","keywords":"Creative,Laying Down,Female,Urban,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 250ISO 35mm 1\/5000"},{"src":"0114Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Place your subject on the steps. Have him elevate the left leg on one step and then place their left arm on their left knee and softly touch their face. Ensure they do not press into their face, which can cause indents in the chin. Have the other arm just lay flat, and tilt the head to have an angle. For an extra dynamic look you can also tilt your camera to create strong diagonal lines with the steps.","keywords":"Female,Seated,Urban,Hat","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 6400ISO 50mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0115Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"For this image, I used an alley, a chair, a dress, and a basketball to create a juxtaposition between the pretty dress and the athlete herself. Mixing these elements can be a strong storytelling image.","keywords":"Female,Creative,Basketball,Urban,Chair","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F4 100ISO 58mm 1\/160"},{"src":"0116Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Mixing a dress and heels with basketballs creates a great juxtaposition and storytelling in an image that seniors love. Here I simply added a few basketballs and place a senior in an alley and posed her with some attitude.","keywords":"Basketball,Creative,Female,Money Maker,Standing,Urban,Sport","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F4 100ISO 67mm 1\/160"},{"src":"0117Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Here I use this narrow alley to create a lot of depth. I placed the senior in the center and had her kneel down and stretch one leg. Then softly drape her arms down. Finished with turning the head towards the shoulder.","keywords":"Female,Seated,Urban","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.6 400ISO 85mm 1\/1600"},{"src":"0118Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1024x683.webp","description":"Here I used glass from the front of a building to create a cool reflection with the subject. I placed the subject near the reflection and raised her hands at different angles to create interest. I finished with a slight tilt of the camera so that the leading line coming between the subject and the reflection was at a diagonal, which created a more dynamic image.","keywords":"Creative,Female,Urban","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 200ISO 50mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0119Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"For this image, simply have the senior walk away from you. Then have them turn and look back at you. This can be a very unposed and spontaneous look to it. Another option is to have them look like they're walking and have them turn back towards you once you lock in focus. This helps to get a few shots to make sure you have focus locked in.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 200ISO 35mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0120Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"I love shooting in little doorways such as this. I position the subject in the doorway and follow the rules of two. So whatever they have two and make sure they are on different angles. Bending the leg that's towards the camera helps lead into the subject, and then the leg that's away from the camera is up, which also leads into them. I then finish with the arms being in different positions, one on the head and the other softly on the knee.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Money Maker,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 70mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0121Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Here I\u2019m using the spiral staircase to position the subject on different levels. Position the senior on the step where the front leg is straight but slightly bent and the other leg up one step. Then using the railing, have them place their right arm on the railing and up into the hair, tilt their head and the other arm softly down, touching their dress.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 200ISO 35mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0122Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"I love shooting through railings to create dynamic angles and framing. Place your senior on the steps, have the hair forward, and position your arms up and around to also help frame the subject. Tilt their head slightly to also create an angle with their eyes that is opposite from the railings.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Money Maker,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 200ISO 35mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0123Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Posing on steps is great because you get natural levels by posing your subject on them. You can see here I placed the subject on the top step and then placed her leg on each step to create different levels. Then using the right leg and the right arm, you can position it in having it on the knee. This all creates a lot of angles and interest that lead you back into the subject face.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2 400ISO 85mm 1\/1600"},{"src":"0124Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"I used this large gate to help frame my subject and also create leading lines into her. I positioned the subject in the open gate and then had her shift her weight all to her right. Then with the opposite arm, I had her lean against the fence. Finished with her right arm up and onto the fence to also accentuate the leading lines to her face. Shoot wide to include all the leading lines.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 125ISO 24mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0125Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Not all shots with a hat have to have a hat on the head. I like to do plenty of shots with them just holding it, as you see here. Have the subject cross one leg over the other. Then hold the hat in front with two hands or one hand off and slightly back. Have the subject lean up against a wall with their shoulder blade, not the side of their shoulder, and look off into the distance.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Hat","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/4000"},{"src":"0126Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Here I\u2019m using steps for different levels to create interest. Have your subject set on the second to the top step with their leg that's towards the camera straight. This helps create a long leading line into the subject. Then finish with them leaning back on their elbows or hands just down lately. The leg that is away from the camera is up and angled.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 200ISO 72mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0127Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject lean up against a wall and arch back. Bring the arm that\u2019s away from the camera up and into the back of the head, tilt the head towards the shoulder and extend the arm that's towards the camera. Finish with a camera tilt to create dynamic diagonal lines if the wall has lines and textures such as this","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 250ISO 85mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0128Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Find an area that has steps and a railing such as this. Put the subject on their back and then position one leg up and one leg through the railing so that the legs and feet are on different angles. Finished with the arms in two different locations, I like one up touching their necklace or across the waist and the other one up into their head. Finish with their hair flowing down on the steps and instruct your subject to bring their chin to their shoulder and down towards the step as much as possible.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Laying Down","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 250ISO 85mm 1\/4000"},{"src":"0129Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Here I'm using the tall columns to create leading lines and framing for the subject and posing the subject to emulate the tall lines of the columns. Have the subject cross one leg over the other. Place one arm across the waist and the other hand in the hair and pull the hair out slightly with all the hair on that same side. Shoot with a wide-angle lens to accentuate the tall columns.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 200ISO 71mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0130Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Here's a classic sitting down shot but at a different angle to create diagonal lines with the steps to add interest. It also shows the colors of the steps and the flowers for color harmony with her outfit. Simply set the subject with their back on the steps, have the legs on different angles, and the elbows back. Finish with the chin turned towards the camera and head tilted.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Laying Down","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0131Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Here I'm using the location, which has yellow and blue in it to mimic the yellow and blue in her outfit. I position her legs so that the front leg is out straight in her back leg is bent, this helps lead you into her face and also gives her a place to put her arm on her knee that also comes to her shoulder which brings your eyes to her face. I'm shooting with a camera tilt, so the parking barricade is a diagonal coming out of the frame, which also adds interest.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0132Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Position the subject lying on their back. The key to this pose is to ensure that their butt is as close to the railing as possible. Then I have their front leg bent to create interest in their back leg up straight; this creates a leading line to your subject. I have the front arm bent and the hand on the thigh; this helps cover up her midsection because she is wearing a half-shirt. I finished with her back arm over her head and her chin down and toward the steps.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Laying Down,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 320ISO 85mm 1\/10000"},{"src":"0133Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Here I'm using the brick as vertical lines and positioning that subject in between the two brick sections in the wood door behind her. Then having her put one leg up on the brick helps create a leading line into her and her arm back against the brick. And then finish with their arm on the top of her head, holding her hat in her head angled so that her eyes are diagonal.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Hat,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0134Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Here's a different approach to using steps to pose my subject. I chose the black steps to have color harmony with her black boots and black top. I used a wide-angle lens and shot low so that her front leg creates a leading line up and into her body.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 200ISO 24mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0135Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Here I'm using the black rod iron on the bench for color harmony with her shoes and hat. Not all hat shots need to have them wearing a hat, many times I do a shot where there are simply holding the hat, as you see here. Make sure the feet are on two different angles and have the subject just lean forward holding the hat and tilt their head for interest.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Chair,Hat","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0136Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Using this doorway to help frame the subject is a great way to create interest. Position your subject in the door and have their arms out, one slightly higher than the other so they are not equal across from each other and on different planes. Then have your subject hold one foot up. Notice how I had her bend her knee so I could see her leg extending back to the door If you have it go straight back, It will look like her leg is amputated, which you don't want.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 250ISO 54mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0137Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject lean back against a wall at a sharp angle so that just their shoulder blade is touching the wall. This creates a lot of space between their back and the wall and allows you to then have them bend their front leg back towards the wall. This creates a leading line up and into the subject. Then move all the hair on the side that's away from the wall. Finish with them lightly touching their hands. You can tell them to act like they're holding a frozen pea between their index fingers and thumbs. This creates soft, delicate hands.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0138Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"I love using textures and color harmony in my images. Here I am using the green textured wall to match the color harmony in her eyes and in her jewelry that is on her hand. Normally I don't like to have the hand flat to the camera and in front but for this image I wanted to highlight her unique jewelry and also show the color harmony with it. This is a great example of breaking the rules for purpose and also highlighting something that was important to her what she was her jewelry.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 400ISO 85mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0139Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"For this image, I simply placed the subject in the painted wall area to contrast her dark dress. Then I instructed her to flip and play with her hair. This creates a spontaneous look that is very natural and looks unposed, but she is placed where I want her, so I also get great light and an interesting background.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 400ISO 85mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0140Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This is an excellent example of the laws of two. Making sure that everything she has two of is on a different angle for interest. I positioned her hands behind her head and instructed her to have one elbow up in one down to create a diagonal line. I also had her shift her hips, so all the weight was on one leg. This helps lead you into her face, especially with the lines that are on her pants. Then I finished with her just turning her head and looking down and had her giggle to create a spontaneous look","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 126mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0141Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Using steps to create different levels. Place a senior on the top step and bend the front leg that is toward the camera. Then have the senior lay back and roll slightly up on the hip that\u2019s towards the camera. Instruct them not to put all the weight on the arm that is down so that it doesn't push the shoulder up, which helps keep the shoulder on an angle.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 100ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0142Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"This is a fun pose to do if they have long sleeves. Have them pull their sleeves up over their arms and make a small fist. Then have them tuck them under their chin and twist their body and their shoulders so they are at an angle. Make sure they do not push into their chin or cheek, or it will cause an indent; just lightly play and place the hands under the chin.","keywords":"Female,Standing,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 1600ISO 85mm 1\/2000"},{"src":"0143Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Shooting through glass display windows can create a cool effect. Place your subject behind a window, and position yourself where you can use the reflections as a framing element around the senior. Be aware of what's reflected in the window so that it's not too distracting and takes away from the senior.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Creative","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 94mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0144Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"With this stair image, I use the steps for different levels and the columns in the background to create vertical lines that all lead into the senior's face. Place your senior on the top step. Have a senior stretch out one leg on each step so that they are at different levels. Slightly point toes in and knees towards one another. Finish with one arm on the knee and the other arm lightly grabbing the forearm; tilt the head so that that's in a different angle as well.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 109mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0145Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject take the hat off their head and place it on their shoulder. Have the subject put their weight on the back leg that's away from the camera. Then finish with their hand softly on their forehead.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Hat,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 200ISO 85mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0146Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"If your subject has long legs and you aren't able to get their legs on different steps for different levels, you can try this pose. You can see both of her legs are on the same step. However, I have the right leg twisted, which creates a leading line up and toward her body and also makes it appear as though it is on a different level. Then I simply twist her upper body, so her shoulders are towards the camera, then have her lean forward and cross her arms and place them on her left knee.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.2 250ISO 85mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0147Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"For this use of stairs, I am shooting at a high angle for a different perspective. Make sure to use the stair height differences to your advantage. Place one leg out straight, and the other leg up on a step with knees tucked together. This gives an excellent leading line. Place the arms on the knee, with one up into the shoulder of your subject and the other out softly. Finished with the head tilt to create interest.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 200ISO 70mm 1\/100"},{"src":"0148Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"For this image, I'm shooting on the underside of the steps, using the diagonal of the steps to create interest. Have your subject place one arm up on the step and the other on the wall, and then lean towards the wall, so the angle of her body is in contrast to the angle of the stairs.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 200ISO 85mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0149Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject facing away from you for this pose. Then I pre-focus on where their head will turn. On the count of three, tell them to spin and look back over their shoulder at the camera. This creates a lovely unposed\/spontaneous image. Tell them to spin around quickly; this creates the hair flip.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 320ISO 85mm 1\/2500"},{"src":"0150Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1024x1536.webp","description":"Shooting low and including the yellow lines of the road helps to create a leading line toward the subject. Have the subject cross one leg over the other and put their weight on one side of the hip. Have one arm softly down and the other one up, touching their hair. Shooting with off-camera flash helps to hold the detail in the clouds.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.5 200ISO 85mm 1\/2500"},{"src":"0151Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Using steps in the front of buildings is a great way to incorporate different levels, leading lines, and perspective in your images. Have the subject sit on the edge and then the leg that's towards the camera. This gives a base for your subject's elbow to go on the knee and creates a leading line up toward your subject's face. Then slightly bend the leg that's away from the camera and place the wrist to go on that knee to drop the shoulders. This gives the shoulders an angle to them.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.6 200ISO 85mm 1\/6400"},{"src":"0152Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"To create a more exciting pose than just leaning up against a column\/wall. Have your subject lean up against the column and tilt their head back toward you but then tell them to raise her back leg and laugh. This creates a very spontaneous and fun image.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.8 100ISO 67mm 1\/125"},{"src":"0153Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Instead of always shooting straight into a doorway, you can shoot at an angle to give a different perspective and diagonal lines for interest, as you see here. Place your subject on the edge of the step, away from the door, and have them cross one light over the other to create an interesting angle. Place arms on knees and have the subject lean to create an angle with their shoulders.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 160ISO 85mm 1\/2500"},{"src":"0154Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Using a ledge on a storefront and shooting at an angle can create interesting diagonal lines. Have your subject sit on the ledge and bring one leg up that's toward the camera, the other leg straight out. Have your subject lean forward and bring their chin to their shoulder to create a nice leading line all the way from their feet up into their face.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 160ISO 85mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0155Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"For this image, it's less about the pose and more about the angles that are created in the manner in which you shoot this particular image. Find a wall that has some leading lines in it. Have your subject lay flat against that wall and turn their chin all the way towards the wall and their shoulder. Then get as close as you can to the wall with your lens and shoot to create a forced perspective leading right into the subject's face.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/1600"},{"src":"0156Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"If you have a local coffee shop, ask if you can do a shoot in their establishment. Order up a fresh latte and use their store to create a lifestyle-type portrait with your subject. For this particular image and look, I tend not to have this subject look at the camera to make it appear more as if I'm documenting a day in her life and not a senior session.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Chair","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 1000ISO 85mm 1\/1600"},{"src":"0157Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject place their arms on their knee and then softly rest their chin on their hand, being careful not to have the fingers too far forward or push into the cheek to cause an indent. Tilt your camera when you shoot to have the straight lines behind her become diagonal, which creates more interest.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0158Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"For this image, I'm using two dumpsters to act like an alleyway and have a forced perspective. I placed the subject between the dumpsters and did a strong pose with her legs, one bent and one more straight, with a hand on her hip. The other arm is up on her head and leaning against the dumpster.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0159Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"After getting normal shots on steps, I always finish with one where the subject is lying back on the steps. I shoot at a high angle and down. I position myself and the subject on the steps to create dynamic diagonal lines. Make sure the hair is out from underneath her head and lying flat. Placing one arm under her head helps to elevate it so that it's not laying too far back on the steps and uncomfortable looking.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Laying Down,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0160Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"This is a simple pose that I usually do to start the session. Have the subject lean their shoulder blade against the wall. They will tend to want to either put their shoulder or their back flat against the wall. Make sure they don't do this and only have the shoulder blade against the wall. Finish with thumbs in pockets and cross the front leg over to create a leading line into the face of your subject.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 400ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0161Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Shooting through a railing on steps creates great diagonal lines and also focuses right on the eyes of the subject. For this image I had her place her arms on the railing to mimic the diagonal lines. And instead of tilting the head which I normally do, I had her keep her head straight. This creates a contrast between the diagonal lines of the railing.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.8 400ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0162Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"To highlight this subject's Jordans, I wanted to create more of a boy-type pose with her. Having one leg up on the ledge in the other leg down creates different levels of her legs so that when she puts her arms on her legs, it also creates different levels with her shoulders. Also, I placed her hands to cover her private area so that I was not shooting directly into that area.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 100ISO 35mm 1\/5000"},{"src":"0163Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Using a wide-angle lens and lying on the ground, I got this shot to highlight her shoes and have a funky angle. Have your subjects squat down with their shoes just a few inches away from your lens for the best results.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 100ISO 24mm 1\/4000"},{"src":"0164Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Using lines of the road I laid on the ground to get this shot and have the leading lines go right to her feet. Instead of just shooting into her dress, I wanted to highlight her shoes. I had her point her toes and knees in to create interest and lift her dress up so we could see her feet. Since this is not a typical portrait, I had her look down and away.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 200ISO 35mm 1\/6400"},{"src":"0165Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Shooting under steps can create a great backdrop. Here I'm shooting underneath a staircase and simply have the subject raise their arms up above their head to frame their face. To create a more dynamic image, I tilted the camera and took the shot so that the steps were diagonal, which created more interest.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.8 100ISO 47mm 1\/80"},{"src":"0166Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"I love photographing dancers in urban locations. Here I'm using this window sill like a bar in a dance studio. I have the dancer put their foot up and then lean in, just like they would do warming up at the dance studio. I also have them hold their dance shoes. Make sure that one shoe is forward and one is back and that they are not on the same level, but one is higher than the other.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Dance","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/2500"},{"src":"0167Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject sit down on the steps and roll up on the hip that is towards you. This ensures they aren\u2019t setting flat on their butt. Bend the leg that is toward the camera so his back and down. The leg that's away from the camera is out straight, this creates a leading line leading to your subject. Finish with them leaning on their elbow on the upper step and pushing one shoulder back so that they are on different angles.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.5 400ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0168Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"For this image, I'm using the leading line of the curb to lead into the subject and positioning the subject in between the trees in the background for framing purposes and also posing the senior to mimic the trees that are in the background. To do this, I had the senior sit on the curb and then put one leg actually crossing over the other and up. This helps to mimic the trees in the background and leads you to the subject. Finish with the subject's shoulder up and towards the chin.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 400ISO 85mm 1\/125"},{"src":"0169Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Here I'm photographing the senior in their prom dress and highlighting their love of track. I love the juxtaposition between a pretty dress and the track shoes. I put the subject in this door frame and had them bend the leg that's toward the camera to create a nice S-curve leading up into the body. Have the subject hold one shoe in each hand, one slightly higher than the other, so they are on a different plane. Then position the subject off-center slightly and turn their chin, so that it is also on a different angle.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Creative,Sport,Track,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0170Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have a subject sit on the ground and roll up on the hip. Place their arm that is toward the camera down to help support them and the other arm across their waist. Because I am shooting down at the subject, the closest thing to the camera is her face and eyes, which highlights her face and is a compelling, flattering shot.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.5 400ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0171Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Urban doorways are a hidden gem. Place your subject in the doorway and have them bend in the leg that's toward the camera to create an excellent S- curve. Then have your subject place one arm higher than the other, so they are on different angles. Finish with a composition that frames your subject in the doorway.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 100ISO 85mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0172Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Here I'm using the doorway at a different angle to create a different look than normal. After getting a shot straight in the doorway, you can sit the subject down and shoot at a different angle. This helps frame the subject differently and also has a strong vertical framing element that leads you into the subject.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 100ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0173Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"For this image, I am using the rusty dumpster as a juxtaposition between a pretty dress and fancy shoes of this subject. I'm also pulling in color harmony between the Jean jacket and the blue dumpster. Instead of just posing her normally up against the dumpster, I have her leaning against it with her arms positioned on the strong horizontal bar that goes across the dumpster. I then finished with her let up and bent to create a powerful S-curve.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 1000ISO 35mm 1\/160"},{"src":"0174Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"To highlight the senior's ukulele, I had to hold it in front of her and only a few inches away from a wide-angle lens. I also positioned the senior to be framed by the stairs in the background in the colorful walls to match the colors on her ukulele. This creates a lot of leading lines that lead the viewer right into the face of the subject.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Music","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F5 100ISO 35mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0175Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"For this image, I used the shop light that is just off the off-camera on the top of the image to light the senior's face. I positioned the senior in the doorway to frame her and had her bend her leg up and over to create a nice S-curve. And then have her extend her arms up and look up into the light so I would have a nice light on her face. I positioned her hair over her armpits, so I\u2019m not shooting into that area.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 320ISO 35mm 1\/60"},{"src":"0176Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Position your subject on a flight of steps, as you see here. Have both legs on the same step, and have the senior turn her left leg out and in to create an S-curve. Finish with the senior leaning over slightly but with a straight back. Rest the arms on the knee of the other leg. Turn head towards the opposite shoulder for interest.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F3.2 100ISO 70mm 1\/100"},{"src":"0177Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This pose with dancers sells every time. I position the dancer in an urban area and then tell them to put their pointe shoes on. Get a few shots of them putting on the shoes, then adjust to make sure you get a clear shot of their face and a nice point of their toes. Here I had her adjust and bring her leg up and on pointe to create a leading line towards her face and adjust her hands on the ties of the shoes.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Dance","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 320ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0178Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1024x1536.webp","description":"Here I'm shooting down a flight of steps and using the railing as a strong diagonal to lead into the subject. I have the senior standing with all her weight on the back leg, and her front leg twisted and on the upper step to lead up and into the subject, making a nice S-curve. With one arm, she's holding a railing and tilting her head; with her other arm on her hip holding her sunglasses. All these angles make for a very dynamic image which goes great with this dancer's edgy outfit.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up,Dance","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.5 400ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0179Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Simply have your dancer go on pointe and hold a window sill as if she's holding a bar at her dance studio. This arabesque dance pose in an urban setting is an excellent contrast to normal dance photos, and it sells all the time.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Dance","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 320ISO 85mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0180Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Here I'm using the fence to get different angles in this urban environment. Have your senior lean against the fence with her elbows on the top railing. Then have your subject bend the leg that's towards the camera and place her foot on the bottom railing. This creates a nice S-curve that leads up and into the senior. Finish with her head down and at an angle.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.8 200ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0181Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Here's a different take on a doorway pose. Position your subject in the doorway, and then have them look back at you. This creates nice framing, different than a straight-on shot of the doorway. Add some foreground elements for interest and pull all the hair off the back and on the side of the subject that is away from camera angle.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 100ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0182Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on a bench and then lean back and twist her body towards the camera. Make sure her back is not flat on the back of the bench. Have her lift the back leg up and on the bench and have the other leg down; this creates a leading line to bring the viewer to the subject's face.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Money Maker,Chair","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.8 200ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0183Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on a doorway ledge and shoot at an angle for more interest. Have your subject bend their front leg up in their back leg out with a slight bend in it as well.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.6 200ISO 85mm 1\/4000"},{"src":"0184Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Create interesting angles with your subject's legs with this pose. Have them cross one leg over the other and bend the back leg with the toe pointed. Finish with hands on hips, and the hips twisted slightly.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0185Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"This is a great close-up shot that sells every time. Find a ledge where you can have the subject rest their elbows on it. Here I have her right elbow on the ledge and her right hand coming up and softly touching her forehead. Then I place her left hand over and on her shoulder. Make sure the hand isn't too far forward in front of the face, or it will look too large. Also, do not have that hand flat; make sure it is soft and slightly pulled back at an angle. Finish with a slight head tilt so that the eyes are on a diagonal line and all the hair is flowing off the shoulder.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F3.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0186Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Here's a unique twist on the classic wall pose. Have your subject lean against the wall with just their shoulder blade touching the wall. This creates separation away from the wall and is more dynamic. Tilt your camera for an even more extreme effect.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0187Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"This is an example of a hug pose. Have your subject bring their right arm up and touch their hair with their left arm twisted underneath and grab the other side of the arm and hug themself. Have them bend the leg that's away from the camera and the leg that's towards the camera straight out. This will allow them to lean back slightly. Finally, bring their shoulder up to their chin which adds to the hug look.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 200ISO 85mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0188Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on a ledge with her butt on the edge of it. This will allow your subject to lean forward. Bend the leg that's towards the camera. The leg that's away from the camera, place it up on the ball of the foot. This will allow the subject to put their elbow on their knee when they lean forward.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 200ISO 85mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0189Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"This is a fun lying down pose for a senior who is an artist. Have them lay on a white piece of paper and splatter paint and colored powder around them. Have one arm on their waist and the other one up touching their hair. Shoot directly down for a creative angle.","keywords":"Female,Laying Down,Creative","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F7.1 200ISO 39mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0190Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1024x1536.webp","description":"This pose is all about accentuating angles to create interest. Start with your subject on the step and bend the leg that's towards the camera, so it leads into the subject. With the leg that's away from the camera, I place it up on a step to give a platform for the subject to put her elbow on her knee and softly place her hand on her shoulder. Make sure this hand is not flat to the camera. With the other arm that is away from the camera, have a slide underneath that arm and dangle down; make sure that hand is not flat either. Finish with the hair flipped on one side and a head tilited to create an angle with the eyes.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Money Maker,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.6 200ISO 85mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0191Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Start by flipping all the hair off the shoulders and back on the subject. Then have your subject place their hand on the top of their head and their elbow up. Make sure their body is close to the wall. Make sure they raise their elbow high to accentuate this pose. Finish with the other arm on their hip and arch the back and twist the head.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.5 100ISO 85mm 1\/80"},{"src":"0192Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subjects flip all their hair back and off to one side. While they are doing that, make sure to stop them when it looks kind of messy in their hands and on top of their head. Once they do this, have them lean against a wall with their elbows slightly touching the wall. Bring the other arm up against the wall and allow their fingertips to peak through on the other arm. Turn and twist the head, so they have a nice angle to their eyes. You can shoot straight or, as I did here, tilt the camera for even more dynamic diagonal lines in the composition.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Money Maker,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 400ISO 85mm 1\/160"},{"src":"0193Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Start with a subject sitting on the bench facing away from you with their feet up. Then have them twist and put the arm that\u2019s towards the camera back and on the bench. Instruct them to slide their chin to their shoulder and make sure all the hair is lying nicely away from the camera. Bend one leg so that you don't have two straight legs.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Chair","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 800ISO 85mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0194Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"To match the attitude of the outfit, I posed this senior with a lot of attitude. One leg is straight all the way down the steps, and the other leg is up a few steps. This puts the boots and different plains. It also gives a place for her left arm to rest and drape down to help pull you up and into her face. Finish by having her senior lay back and rest on her other arm up on the top step.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Hat","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.8 400ISO 70mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0195Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject cross their left leg over their right. Then put all the weight on the right leg. Bring their left arm up and pull their hair back slightly, and with their other arm have a draped around the waist.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 100ISO 35mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0196Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This angle of shooting down on steps creates strong diagonal lines, which is powerful. Simply have your subject sit on a group of steps with one leg bent in the other leg out straight. Then have them lay back on the upper step and tilt their head.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 200ISO 85mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0197Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have a leg that is towards the camera bent and on a higher step, the leg that is away from the camera straight out. Using the front leg as a resting spot, have your subject place their forearm and elbow on the knee and softly touch their face; make sure that they do not press too hard on their face, which will cause indents into the cheek. Tilt head slightly so eyes are at an angle. Watch your composition, do not cut off at the ankle like is shown here.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Arms up","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0198Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"With your subject sitting on the ground, have them bend their right leg flat and underneath their left leg. The left leg is up to create a base to put their left elbow on to lean against. Finish with their arm in their hair, and their head tilted slightly. The right arm covers the private area and is softly placed on the right ankle.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/2500"},{"src":"0199Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Start by having your subject lay on the steps with her butt as close to the railing as possible. The leg that is towards the camera is straight up the leg that is away from the camera is bent slightly. With the arm that\u2019s towards the camera, place it on their waist. The arm that's away from the camera place up and on the back of their head. Finish with them turning their chin towards the steps as much as possible and having their hair flow down them.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Laying Down,Money Maker","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.6 200ISO 85mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0200Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This is how you can turn a simple pose into a dynamic image simply by composition. Place your subject in between two items to frame them, here I placed her in between two large strands of ivy coming off the wall. Have your subject lean flat against the wall, and bring one arm up into the hair. Make sure if they have long hair, it's all coming forward to help frame the face. Then shoot at an elevated level; I used a small stepstool in this case. Finish your image by tilting your camera for the shot so that the ivy is at a diagonal, which creates framing and interest.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 200ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0201Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"For this creative image, I shot into an old mirror that was distressed to help tell the story. Instead of shooting a simple reflection, I focused on the reflection but also included the subject in the lower left corner of the frame. This creates nice framing and also leads you into the story of the image, which is a reflection of the senior.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Creative","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F3.2 1600ISO 85mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0202Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Here's another way to use a door frame for an interesting pose. Not every subject can fit into the small areas, but if they do fit, it can be a very cool image. Lay the subject in the area with her butt as close as possible to the wall. Bend the leg that is towards the camera and keep the leg away from the camera straight. The arm that\u2019s close to the camera place it across the waist. The arm that's away from the cameras up and into the head. Finish with their chin towards her shoulder and down. Make sure the hair flowing off the ledge.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Laying Down,Money Maker","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.8 200ISO 70mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0203Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x666.webp","description":"Look for an area with large columns such as this to use as framing and perspective. Shoot with a wide-angle lens to help accentuate the perspective. Have your subject place their weight on one hip. Then have them extend out the leg opposite from that hip. Have them bring one arm up and back behind their head and grab their hand with their other arm. This image works best if they are not looking at the camera because it is more of a stylistic pose.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.8 800ISO 24mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0204Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"With dancers, the best thing you can do is show them this image on your app and ask them to emulate them. I also show the dancers the back of the camera after each shot so that they can see their pose because they are very particular about their hands and their pose, especially the pointing of their toes. Showing them the image will allow them to make any adjustments to approve it because if they don't like their pose, they will not purchase the photo. Use off camera flash to create dramatic lighting and skies.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Dance","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F4 200ISO 45mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0205Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"With dancers, the best thing you can do is show them this image on your app and ask them to emulate them. I also show the dancers the back of the camera after each shot so that they can see their pose because they are very particular about their hands and their pose, especially the pointing of their toes. Showing them the image will allow them to make any adjustments to approve it because if they don't like their pose, they will not purchase the photo. Use off camera flash to create dramatic lighting and skies.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Dance","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F4 200ISO 70mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0206Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"With dancers, the best thing you can do is show them this image on your app and ask them to emulate them. I also show the dancers the back of the camera after each shot so that they can see their pose because they are very particular about their hands and their pose, especially the pointing of their toes. Showing them the image will allow them to make any adjustments to approve it because if they don't like their pose, they will not purchase the photo. Use off camera flash to create dramatic lighting and skies.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Dance","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F4 200ISO 34mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0207Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1024x683.webp","description":"For this dance image, I wanted to do a black swan inspired shot. I instructed the senior to pose like this. Then I placed a speed light behind her with a red gel to change the color of the alley and also match the red lipstick she had on.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Dance,Creative","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 800ISO 35mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0208Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"This is a fun standard pose to do if your subject has a dress. Find an interesting area; as you can see here, I have her strategically placed within the artwork of this wall to frame her. Then have her cross one leg over the other and grab her dress and flip it. To make it even more natural, have her do it a few times go back and forth in a swinging in motion.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 100ISO 25mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0209Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"This is a fun pose to do if the back of their outfit has a unique design such as this. Have them shift all their weight on the hip that is away from you, then have them hug themself and look over their shoulder. Finish by having them lift their shoulder up towards their chin, so it looks like they're just looking over the shoulder","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 64ISO 35mm 1\/5000"},{"src":"0210Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Shoot low and with a wide lens, have their arm towards the camera with a slight bend, use a ledge as a leading line, tilt head","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Money Maker,Creative","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 64ISO 35mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0211Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject cross the right leg over the left and shift their weight to camera right. Then have them raise their arms and place them on top of their head with one hand grabbing the wrist. If their shirt does not cover their armpits, make sure to pull their hair forward and cover up their armpits for a more pleasing shot.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Money Maker,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2 250ISO 85mm 1\/2500"},{"src":"0212Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Place the subject flat against the wall. Have them raise the leg that is towards a camera up, the other leg straight out. Then finish with their right hand softly in their hair, making sure their hand is delicate. With the other hand that's towards the camera, just down on their thigh","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2 250ISO 85mm 1\/2500"},{"src":"0213Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"For this pose, I switch it up and have the front leg straight, which I don't usually recommend. It can, however, work in some poses, as you see here. Have the subject place or just her butt up against the ledge and arch their back. The hand that\u2019s towards the camera is down. The hand that's away from the camera is up and into the hair. Make sure the hair is off the shoulder that is facing the camera for a better look.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Arms up","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 250ISO 85mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0214Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on a bench and face away from you to begin this pose. Then have them turn\/twist back towards you and bring their right elbow onto their left knee. Twist their head over their shoulder and just peek over their shoulder back at you. If they have a jacket, you can have it dropped off to the shoulder as well for a unique look.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Chair","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.8 250ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0215Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Using the edge of this architectural element, I positioned my subject so that their elbow could rest gently on that ledge. The key with this pose is to let them know not to put hardly any weight on that arm. It's just there for looks; also, make sure their hand faces down softly. Then have them bend the leg that\u2019s towards a camera to create an S-curve. Make sure their butt is not touching the ledge. This separation helps to accentuate the dress and S-curve. Finish with the other hand just softly placed on their thigh.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 250ISO 85mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0216Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Find a window ledge such as this to place your senior up against. Start by having the right arm that's away from the camera lean against a ledge and up into their hair. Pull up all their hair to that same side and have it flow down. Then with the arm that's towards the camera have it bend towards the elbow of the backhand. Do not have them make a fist as you see here, but rather place your hand softly by the elbow.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 400ISO 85mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0217Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on a ledge facing away from you. Then have them bring their right leg up so they can twist and put their left arm straight on that knee. Finish with their arm that's towards a camera down so they can lean against that and twist her face to their shoulder tilt their head to look at you. Make sure they do not put a lot of weight on the arm that\u2019s facing the camera or it may make her arm look larger than it actually is.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 500ISO 85mm 1\/2500"},{"src":"0218Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1024x669.webp","description":"Use an old army parachute to create large dresses like this. You can find old parachutes for sale on eBay. Just wrap the parachute around your subject and use clips in the back to center on the waist. Have them wear a simple top; this is a simple black tank top. Have parents or assistants flip the dress on either side before you take the shot.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing,Creative,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F3.2 100ISO 16mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0219Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"When shooting a simple headshot, you can have a more creative look simply by composition and cropping, as you see here. Compose your subject so that her head is in the upper right of the frame. Make sure she tilts her head slightly so that her eyes are on an angle and her chin is twisted as well. Bring all the hair forward to help frame her face and bring the viewer back into her eyes which is very powerful and sells every time.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 100ISO 171mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0220Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject sit with their legs crossed and their hands softly on their knees. Pull all their hair to one side, and at the count of three, have them flip their head over to the other side of their shoulder to create this hair flip, making it fun and smiley.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Creative","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 100ISO 24mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0221Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Find an elevated edge that is safe to put your subject on. Have them sit just on the edge of that ledge with both legs straddling the ledge. Have them lean forward and look down at you. Position one foot near your lens to create a leading line. Shoot with OCF to hold the detail in the sky.","keywords":"Female,Urban,Seated,Creative","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 100ISO 24mm 1\/2000"},{"src":"0222Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-755x1000.webp","description":"Here I used my Frievalt Flying Fabric to create this image in the studio. I placed my subject on a ladder to elevate her. I had her bend the leg that's toward the camera, so it created a nice S-curve. Bend the arm that's away from the camera and bring it up over her head and the other arm softly on her waist. After I got the base image, I added all my fabrics around the dress to make it large and flowy. I also added the sky and birds for added drama.","keywords":"Female,Standing,Creative,Money Maker,Seniors Unlocked Product","action":"link","link":"https:\/\/store.seniorsunlocked.com\/store\/xMhbGgz5"},{"src":"0225Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x508.webp","description":"Here are various images that can be used individually for sports or blended together for my well known Montage Art Images. To learn more about creating Montages, click on the store icon in the upper left.","keywords":"Male,Montage,Football,Money Maker,Seniors Unlocked Product","action":"link","link":"https:\/\/store.seniorsunlocked.com\/store\/bp3FLDz6"},{"src":"0226Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Use a ledge in foreground elements like this column as an excellent posing block. Have the subject lean into the ledge, point elbow out and hide hands.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 125ISO 85mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0227Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject set on steps. Bring the right leg up one step and the left leg down a step, so the knees are on different levels. Have your subject then rest their arm on the knee of the leg that is forward and softly grab their other hand. Finish with your subject looking off camera.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 250ISO 81mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0228Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Classic folding of the arms is always an excellent pose for guys. Make sure that the hand that is facing the camera is tucked under the arm.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2 125ISO 85mm 1\/125"},{"src":"0229Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Shooting the underneath side of a staircase is another great way to use steps. Here I placed the subject underneath the steps and had their arms up and resting against the strong diagonal line of the staircase. Make sure their head is towards the camera and not too far back behind the arms. Their nose should be aligned with their thumb on the top of their hand.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2 125ISO 85mm 1\/80"},{"src":"0230Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Alleys are a great way to highlight a musician. Take some typical shots of your subject playing the drums. But to mix it up and be more creative, have them sit in front of the kit such as this. Use a wide-angle lens for even more drama.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated,Creative,Music","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F5 200ISO 16mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0231Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your athlete hold the ball out in front of you toward your camera. Shoot on a black background and light with only edge lights on both sides, no main light to get that rim light effect.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing,Creative","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F3.5 125ISO 57mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0232Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Use a railing of a staircase for inspiration for posing. Here I have a subject lean against the railing so that their arms and shoulders were on different angles.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/6400"},{"src":"0233Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Use interesting shapes and textures as a background elements. Here I had the senior laying on their back to utilize this drain tile. I simply had them place their hands behind their head and turn their head slightly so that their eyes were on a diagonal.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Laying Down","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 100ISO 35mm 1\/4000"},{"src":"0234Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"It's not every day you get a personal jet as a prop. If you do, try and have it as a secondary element with your senior out front. Here I instructed the senior to have their feet shoulder width apart and hands in their pocket and look off camera to have a cool, suave feel to this pose.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing,Vehicle","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 50ISO 35mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0235Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"For this pose, I'm using the antennas from the jet to frame the subject. I position the subject far in front of the plane. Then have them crouch down with one leg up and forward. Then turn their head slightly for some attitude. Shoot with off-camera flash to hold the detail in the sky.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing,Vehicle","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 50ISO 35mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0236Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"For this staircase, I'm using the railing as a place to put the subject's arm instead of the typical arm on knee pose for this guy.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 72mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0237Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on the step with their right leg up a step and the left leg down a step so that both feet and legs are at different levels. Then rest the right arm on the knee and have them grab a finger or two with the other hand. Compose your shot so that the railings and the columns help to frame your subject.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 70mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0238Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have you subject place one arm up on some sort of railing or staircase as you see here. Make sure they make a soft fist and that their head is close to their thumb. Place the other hand in their pocket. Use the railings to frame your subject.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 200ISO 113mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0239Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on the ledge, and have them stretch their leg that's away from the camera so that it is out and down. Then have them lean forward to rest their elbow on that back leg. Have them twist towards a camera. This helps to drop the shoulder that's away from the camera and tilt the head, so everything is at an angle. Crpp tight for the final shot.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.8 125ISO 85mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0240Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject place their right leg up onto a ledge or a doorway. This gives a platform for them to lean down with their right elbow and creates different levels for interest.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.8 125ISO 85mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0241Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject sit with one leg up, and the other leg tucked back and behind. Then have them lean back with their right arm, and their left arm draped over their right knee. Get a shot with them looking at the camera and a few with them looking off camera.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 86mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0242Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"This shot sells all the time. Position your subject in a cool area and then have them put their feet around shoulder width apart. Don't let them know you are setting up a shot. Tell them just to look down and push up the sleeves on their shirt. When they do, grab the shot.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 85mm 1\/1600"},{"src":"0243Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject lean up against a ledge. Place the other hand in their pocket. Make sure their thumb is outside of the pocket, and they are not pulling down on their shirt.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2 200ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0244Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject stand in an interesting area. Use a smoke bomb and have them rotate it in a circle to create smoke around them to frame them. Be careful when using real smoke. You can also add smoke to enhance the image with my colored smoke overlays. Click the store icon in the upper left to learn more about the overlays.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing,Creative,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 400ISO 83mm 1\/60","action":"link","link":"https:\/\/store.seniorsunlocked.com\/store\/b9GVdywX"},{"src":"0245Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject lean back up against a column. Make sure their back is not flat against the column, just the shoulder blade. This creates a nice angle that leads up into their subjects' face. Then have them put their hands in their pockets with their thumbs out. Cross the leg that is in front of the camera over the back leg.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 102mm 1\/1000"},{"src":"0246Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on a ledge. Have them bring the leg that's away from the camera up slightly compared to the leg that is in front of the camera. This creates two different angles for the legs. Then have them lean down and rest their left arm against her left leg, which helps create an angle with their shoulders.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 161mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0247Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Using tall columns and a ledge helps to frame your subject and give it a boardroom power look. Use a wide-angle lens and compose the image so that the columns frame your subject. Have your subject lean in with their arms out slightly wider than their shoulders.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 107mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0248Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject look off camera and have them run their fingers through their hair. Grab the shot when they are doing it, so it looks spontaneous and natural.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 110mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0249Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject lean up against the wall. Extend the leg that's towards the camera up to create a V-shape that leads into your subject. Have them lean forward slightly and rest their forearm on their thigh. Shoot at an angle to create a diagonal with the architectural elements in the background and framing in the foreground.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.8 400ISO 85mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0250Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Including props and activities with guys is always popular. When photographing with dangerous props like this bow, never have them point it at you. Instead, do a profile shot like this for safety.","keywords":"Male,Nature,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2 400ISO 85mm 1\/400"},{"src":"0251Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Use two columns such as this for color harmony, texture, and framing. Have your subject put their elbows and arms up and above their head. Make sure their head is forward towards their hands. Their nose should be even with their arms and not too far back. Finish with them tilting their head slightly so that their eyes are on a diagonal.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 250ISO 70mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0252Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"With a prop such as a Jeep like this, it's important to have the correct storytelling. Make sure to find a nature area that highlights the off-road aspect of the Jeep. Have your subjects sit on the hood and lean forward with her arms straight down slightly","keywords":"Male,Nature,Seated,Vehicle","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 640ISO 43mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0253Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on the edge of a ledge or steps. Extend the right leg that is away from the camera out slightly to give a base for the right arm. Have them lean forward on that knee and fold their arms. This creates different angles and adds interest.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2 100ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0254Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on a ledge and lead against a wall or column such as this. Bring their back leg up that's away from the camera, and have them put their arm on that leg. The other arm on their thigh rested softly.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 100ISO 35mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0255Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Using a building with some cool architectural elements, sit your subject on the ledge. Have them lean forward and cross their hands. Shoot at a low position with a wide-angle lens to incorporate the interesting designs featured in the building.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 100ISO 35mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0256Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject face away from you with their feet shoulder-width apart. Have them put their thumbs in their pockets and look down and over one shoulder. Make sure they drop the shoulder they are looking over so that the shoulders are diagonal.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0257Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject put the right arm up and lead it up against a column. Have them make a soft fist. Make sure their head is close to their fist and not too far back. If their fist is too close to the camera, it will look way too large compared to their head.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 125ISO 70mm 1\/80"},{"src":"0258Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have the subject set with her legs slightly wider than their shoulders. Then have them lean forward and place their forearms on their thighs and slightly cross their hands. Doing this simple pose in an interesting area can be very dramatic. The background I used here is an old rusty dumpster with strong diagonal lines to frame the subject and color match his outfit.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 100ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0259Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject lean their lower back up against the wall. Have them put their thumbs in their pockets and lean slightly forward. You can shoot this with them smiling at the camera and also a shot where they turn and look away. When they look away, tell them not to turn their eyes too far but the look across their nose. This helps not to show the whites of the eyes.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0260Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on the step of a doorway. Instead of shooting straight into the doorway, I'd like to shoot at an angle for more interest. Have your subject bring one leg up that's towards the camera to give them a base and put their forearm on their knee. Then have them outstretch the leg that's away from the camera and drop their other elbow on that thigh. This creates different levels of interest.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0261Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject sit on the ground with her legs off to one side. Have them rest their forearms on their knees and grab their wrist by leaning forward. Then have them turn their head back toward the camera. Compose an interesting element in the background, such as his diagonal architectural element, for added interest","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 400ISO 85mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0262Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Using an area such as this which is a tight space, can create a really cool force perspective image. For this image, I found a wall of a building and a semi-truck parked near it. I had the senior put their arms out with one slightly elevated, so they were on different levels. Then I shot with a wide-angle lens and tilted the camera to create dynamic perspective and diagonal lines.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.4 400ISO 35mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0263Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"For this image, I'm combining several different techniques to create interest. First, I'm having the senior place his arm up and inside the doorway. I'm using the yellow guard rail as a place to put his other arm. Then I'm using the shiny metal of the building to cause a reflection. Finally, I'm tilting the camera to create strong diagonal lines that lead into the subject to create added interest.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 200ISO 85mm 1\/4000"},{"src":"0264Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Here we combined a suit to be somewhat formal but also paired it with athletic shoes and a football for juxtaposition. This pose was then amplified by having him put a foot up on the pole and grab the pole and look off into the distance for added interest.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing,Football","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 80ISO 35mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0265Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Place your subject in the area with good color harmony. Then take a few basic shots and then tell them to push the sleeves up on their shirt. Once they do this grab a shot without them knowing for a spontaneous, natural looking final image.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 100ISO 50mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0266Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Set up a shoot on their football field towards golden hour. Shoot with off-camera flash to expose for the subject and the sky for dramatic results. Have your subject hold a football and helmet and walk away from you. Then stop them and have them look over their shoulder but not at the camera for the final shot.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing,Football","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F13 250ISO 30mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0267Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject lean up against a wall with her forearms. Make fists with their hands. Turn the chin over and towards the camera with a slight head tilt towards their hands. Crop tight so that the arm that's towards the camera is in the bottom of the frame. This helps to create a leading line to the face.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 100ISO 85mm 1\/200"},{"src":"0268Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Incorporating hobbies into guys senior sessions will create an amazing experience for them and boost your sales. This senior was into welding, so I asked a local metal shop if we could do a photo session in their shop. They agreed, so I set up the shot with a grinder to create sparks for a dramatic effect.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.8 400ISO 85mm 1\/80"},{"src":"0269Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"For this image, I'm using the railing as a posing prop and leading lines into the senior. I have the senior sitting on the ledge with one arm on their knee and the other wrapped around the railing. This also shows off a football scar\/cut which can be cool for senior guys to highlight and make a part of the image.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.2 200ISO 35mm 1\/5000"},{"src":"0270Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have the subject lean up against the wall with just her shoulder blade touching the wall. They will want to put their back flat against the wall but advise them not to do this. The separation from the wall creates a nice diagonal line which is more interesting. Have them fold their arms and tuck their fingers in.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2 400ISO 85mm 1\/2000"},{"src":"0271Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Have your subject her lean up against the door frame with their arm on the backside of the frame and just her hand coming out. Bring the other leg up onto the ledge if there is one. This adds to the pose by having different levels for the legs. You can tilt your camera to create strong diagonal lines, as you see here. Be careful not to crop through the joint of the image, which I actually did here, so don't make that same mistake, especially if they're wearing shorts.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2 400ISO 85mm 1\/8000"},{"src":"0272Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Use a tree as inspiration for posing. Here I'm using the branch and the angle of the limb in the back as my guide. Have your subject lift their arms up and grab hold of a limb. This creates a frame around their face. Make sure their head isn't too far back. Instruct them to push their head forward so that it's directly over the top of their hands. Finish with a slight head tilt for interest.","keywords":"Male,Nature,Standing,Money Maker","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2 400ISO 85mm 1\/2000"},{"src":"0273Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Using a door frame, have your senior put their arm up against the door frame and make a soft fist. Instruct them to have their head aligned with their thumb and close to their head. Next, put their hand in their pocket with their thumb out. Have one leg toward the wall, so it pushes them closer to the wall.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.5 400ISO 85mm 1\/4000"},{"src":"0274Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Incorporating sports in a senior guy session is a great addition. Here I use the bleachers of the football field for this pose. Have your senior place one foot up on a stair to create different angles with their feet. Then have them lean onto that knee and hold a football. Shoot with off-camera flash to hold the detail in the sky and create dramatic shadows on the subject.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated,Football","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 100ISO 24mm 1\/5000"},{"src":"0275Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject lean up against a wall on their forearm. Put their other hand in their pocket or thumb in the belt loop. Tilt the camera if you want a more dynamic image.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.8 400ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0276Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Place your subject in an alley to create a cool perspective. Have them sit on the ground with the leg that's towards the camera tucked underneath and back. With the leg that's away from the camera, have it up to create a V and give a place for them to put their forearm on the knee. Finish with the other arm leaning back.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F1.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0277Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Using small trees can create interesting framing and a great posing prop. Have your subject place their arms on either side of the trees and grab their wrists above their head. Make sure their head is in-between their arms and not too far back. Their nose should be in line with their thumbs.","keywords":"Male,Nature,Standing,Money Maker","camera":"Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III F2.2 100ISO 85mm 1\/160"},{"src":"0278Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your senior bring their arm up, create a soft fist and lean against a door frame. Position their head right below their fist. Put the other hand in their pocket. Shoot at an angle to create perspective and diagonal lines down the doorway.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 250ISO 128mm 1\/3200"},{"src":"0279Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Here I am using logs as an interesting background and design element. I had the senior sit on a log while bringing their arm that's toward the camera up. This creates a nice leading line into the face of the senior. A slight head tilt creates more interest in this image to finish it off.","keywords":"Male,Nature,Seated","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F2.8 160ISO 76mm 1\/500"},{"src":"0280Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Incorporating sports and going to the senior's pool creates a great experience. For this swimmer, I had two strip boxes on each side of the subject to give dramatic edge lighting. I under-exposed the ambient light so I would have a dark environment and edgy highlights on the swimmer.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing,Creative,Money Maker,Swim","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F20 800ISO 139mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0281Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Incorporating sports and going to the senior's pool creates a great experience. For this swimmer, I had two strip boxes on each side of the subject to give dramatic edge lighting. I under-exposed the ambient light so I would have a dark environment and edgy highlights on the swimmer. I did a 3-2-1 countdown, then shoot to capture the action of him diving into the pool.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing,Creative,Money Maker,Swim","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F20 800ISO 173mm 1\/1250"},{"src":"0282Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Have your subject lean up against two columns with her arms raised above their head and their fingers slightly together. Make sure their forehead is close to their fingers. This creates a nice framing around their face.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 100ISO 85mm 1\/320"},{"src":"0283Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"For an edgy effect, I used a smoke bomb in the background. I had the senior play their guitar as if I wasn\u2019t there. If you don't have smoke bombs, you can use my colored smoke overlays for a similar effect which are also safer and gives you more control over where to add the smoke. Click the store icon in the upper left of this image to learn more about my products.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated,Creative,Music,Seniors Unlocked Product","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F4.5 100ISO 31mm 1\/80","action":"link","link":"https:\/\/store.seniorsunlocked.com\/store\/b9GVdywX"},{"src":"0284Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"To highlight this senior\u2019s car, I used a wide-angle lens and shot low to the ground. I had the senior put one leg up on the base of the car to create different angles with their feet. I used off-camera flash to have dramatic light on the senior and hold all the detail in the sky.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Seated,Money Maker,Vehicle","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F6.3 100ISO 25mm 1\/640"},{"src":"0285Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"To highlight this seniors\u2019 car, I used a wide angle lens and shot low to the ground. I had the senior cross one leg over the other and cross his arms. I used off-camera flash to have dramatic light on the senior and hold all the detail in the sky. ","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing,Vehicle","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F11 100ISO 24mm 1\/250"},{"src":"0286Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Mixing a suit with a basketball creates an interesting, dynamic portrait. I had the senior bring one leg up to create a nice V and leading line into the subject while having him hold the basketball and look down at it.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing,Basketball","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.4 100ISO 85mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0287Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-667x1000.webp","description":"Adding a basketball to this somewhat formal portrait creates a cool juxtaposition between the suit and sports. I had the senior cross one leg over the other and put their hand in their pocket. Then had him place the ball up on the column. The columns create a nice framing element, and the building in the background adds an excellent diagonal perspective.","keywords":"Male,Urban,Standing,Basketball","camera":"SONY ILCE-9 F1.6 100ISO 35mm 1\/800"},{"src":"0288Dan_Frievalt_Posing_Seniors_Unlocked-1000x667.webp","description":"Shoot in a dark area or use a black background. The edge light that is on camera left, there is no gel. 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