3 Posing Mistakes Every Headshot Photographer Should Avoid with Gary Hughes

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Even perfectly lit headshots can fall flat if the pose is wrong. In this video, I’ll show you three common headshot posing mistakes that photographers make all the time — and exactly how to fix them. You’ll learn how to spot and correct: The Groomsman — clasped hands and rounded shoulders that kill posture The Claw — the distracting claw-hands that come from the arms-crossed pose The Barber Shop Lean — excessive leaning that throws off balance and purpose And way more headshot posing tips! Perfect for headshot and portrait photographers who want their subjects to look confident, powerful, and natural, this tutorial will demystify headshot posing and help you avoid the three most common mistakes headshot photographers make. Chapters 0:00 Headshot posing tips introduction 2:28 Common headshot mistake #1: the groomsman pose 5:06 How to fix poor posture in headshot photography 7:13 Common headshot mistake #2: the arm cross “claw” 9:55 How to pose arms and hands for professional headshots 11:35 Common headshot mistake #3: the barbershop lean 13:38 Resetting and simplifying poses for better results 15:48 How to use a soft head tilt for a warm, caring look 17:06 Final recap: best practices for posing headshots SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login 🔷 Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-credit. __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: Fujifilm GFX 100s II https://www.adorama.com/ifjgfx100sm2.html GF 45-100 F4 https://www.adorama.com/ifjgf45100.html Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Pro 2 TTL https://www.adorama.com/fplfx600piit.html Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro II TTL Pocket Flash Kit https://www.adorama.com/fplfev200pii.html Flashpoint XPLOR 100 Pro TTL R2 Battery-Powered Monolight https://www.adorama.com/fplfx100pt.html Glow EZ Lock 12x56" Quick Strip Softbox With Bowens Mount https://www.adorama.com/glsbez1256.html Westcott Eyelighter 3 Reflective Panel https://www.adorama.com/we5333.html Flashpoint 10' C (Century) Light Stand on Turtle Base Kit w/40" Grip Arm & 2 Gobo Heads and Baby Pin - Chrome https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html Savage Stainless Steel Rolling Base https://www.adorama.com/sacsbase.html Kupo Baby 5/8" Offset Arm, Chrome-Plated https://www.adorama.com/kukg006512.html Flashpoint 10' C (Century) Light Stand on Turtle Base Kit w/40" Grip Arm & 2 Gobo Heads and Baby Pin - Chrome https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html Savage Stainless Steel Rolling Base https://www.adorama.com/sacsbase.html Kupo Baby 5/8" Offset Arm, Chrome-Plated https://www.adorama.com/kukg006512.html #GaryHughes #posingtips #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ X https://x.com/adorama ➥ Discord https://www.adorama.com/discord ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ Follow Gary Hughes on Social Instagram - @garyhughesofficial YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GaryHughesOfficial __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!