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May 24, 2016

10 go-to photo poses for girls {easy photography tips}

 

In today’s post: Find the perfect photo pose for girls with this list of 10 go-to posing ideas.

Figuring out how to pose your subjects can be one of the hardest parts of taking pictures, so today I’m sharing ideas for posing girls. The example photos I’m going to use are all from high school senior sessions, but the poses work well for girls of all ages. (Click here for photo pose ideas for boys.)

Find a great photo pose for girls with this list of 10 posing ideas for girls.

If you ask a subject to stand in front of a pretty background and pose for you, you’ll generally end up with two problems (well, there’s probably plenty more than two, but these two are BIG problems): 1. a stiff posture, and 2. both shoulders facing directly at you. A stiff posture makes for an awkward looking photo, and a straight-on standing pose that shows both shoulders evenly makes your subject look wide, which isn’t the looks most of us are going for. Standing photos are hard to pull off if you’re not a model. This is why I often photograph girls sitting, leaning against something, or even lying down. All these activities cause your subject to shift her weight into a more natural and flattering position than standing directly facing the camera. Here are some examples:

10 Photo pose for girls ideas

Photo Pose #1. Sit and look up. When you ask your subject to sit while you stand, it will cause her to look up at you. This will make her eyes appear bigger and her face look slimmer (and who doesn’t like that?). Just make sure she keeps her chin fairly low, so she’s looking up at you with her eyes instead of tilting her whole face upwards.

Find a great photo pose for girls with this list of 10 posing ideas for girls.

 

Photo Pose #2. Sit cross legged, full body shot. You can also crouch down to photograph a sitting subject on her eye level. Girls are generally pretty flexible, so you can ask them to sit cross-legged for a cute, relaxed photo.

A girl sitting in the doorway of an old building

Photo Pose #3. Cross legged, knees pulled up. Always ask your subject to pull her legs in toward her body when photographing her sitting on the ground. If she sits with her legs out in front of her, her feet will be quite a bit closer to the camera than the rest of her body, making them look really large. But if she pulls her knees up and wraps her arms around them, she’ll present a much nicer picture.

photo poses for girls: girl sitting in a field with her arms around her knees

Photo Pose #4: Backwards on chair. Have your subject sit backwards on a chair for another relaxed photo pose for girls. She can rest her arms on top of the chair, which solves the problem of what to do with her hands (since girls don’t generally look good with their hands in their pockets).

A girl sitting backwards on a wooden chair

Photo Pose #5: Leaning forward. This photo pose is similar to the last one, except this time the subject is standing, not sitting. She still has her arms resting on a bar in front of her, which gives her a relaxed stance. Additionally, she’s leaning in toward the bar a little, which keeps her from looking stiff. You’ll notice that I was standing a little below her eye level when photographing her – this works fine with girls and young women, but won’t be the most flattering pose for ladies who (like me) might worry about some double chin action going on…

photo pose for girls: a girl leaning forward on a railing

 

Photo Pose #6. Leaning against a wall. Here’s another example of asking your subject to lean slightly toward an object for support, whether she’s sitting or standing. Having her tilt her head toward the wall she’s sitting against keeps her posture looking natural.

A girl leaning back against a wall, smiling at the camera

Photo Pose #7: Lay on side. Another very flattering pose for girls, especially high school age girls, is to have the lay down on the ground on their side, holding their head up with one hand. This pose works well for full body shots, especially when you have a really nice background.

A girl lying on her side in the grass with her head on her hand

It works equally well for head and shoulders shots. Be sure you get down on the ground as well – you camera should be right at your subject’s eye level. Ask her to place her hand on her head, not her cheek, for the most flattering look.

A closeup photo of a girl leaning her head on her hand

Photo Pose #8: Chin on hands. Here’s another option for a lay-on-the-ground pose. If your subject is actually on the ground, you’ll need to be on the ground as well. A picnic table makes this pose a little easier to photograph.

A girl lying on a picnic table with her chin on her hands and her feet kicked up behind her

Remember to get full length, half length, and close-up shots in each position. Again, be careful about how the hands support the face – you don’t want her hands to smoosh her cheeks, so under the chin is a good choice.

photo pose for girls: chin resting on fists

Photo Pose #9: From directly above. This is a really fun, glamourous pose that works well if your subject has long hair. You’ll need a tall stool or step ladder to get this shot. Set your stool just out of the frame above the top of her head, climb up, and lean over so your camera is directly above her eyes.

A girl lying on the grass, photo taken from straight above

Photo Pose #10: Improvise. If you do a good job posing your subject, she’ll feel more comfortable being photographed, and you can both enjoy yourselves. Talk constantly while you take pictures, asking questions and telling stories. Be ready to snap photos when your subject starts laughing or improvising her own poses – you may end up getting the best photos of the session.

 

Find a great photo pose for girls with this list of 10 posing ideas for girls.

Want more photography tips? Visit the photography archives to find lots of beginner tips and tricks to help you get gorgeous photos. You may also like:

Posing ideas for boys

How to pose newborns

20 DIY photography backdrop ideas

 

 

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  1. HARSH RAJ says

    January 19, 2021 at 12:46 am

    Photoshoot ideas for girls at home in 2021 If you do not have a good background in your home, then use photoshoot ideas for girls in this post

    Reply
  2. SIKA says

    January 7, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    AWESOME TIPS

    Reply
  3. LAvada says

    August 28, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    I suggest bringing a friend she has some inside jokes with to bring out real laughter.

    Reply
  4. Carlos says

    July 17, 2014 at 5:04 am

    http://shravanguptaphotographer.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/shravan-gupta-posing-ideas-for-girls

    Reply
  5. Cheryl says

    April 25, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Didn’t think I would stumble on a location and girl I know.
    I can’t ask her about these pictures because she is on her mission. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Stacey says

    January 13, 2013 at 12:01 am

    Wonderful ideas! You’re very talented & inspiring!

    Reply
  7. Lily says

    July 4, 2012 at 12:07 am

    Love this! This is going to come in really handy for me! Thanks!!
    ~Lily
    lilycarolinephotography.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Bridget says

    June 22, 2012 at 12:06 am

    I found this via Pinterest. Great tips! Thank you.

    Reply
  9. Lauren Kim Photography says

    June 21, 2012 at 12:06 am

    Cool Last Pose

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  10. Rachel says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:06 am

    Wonderful. I have a 10 year old and I”m just starting to find it hard to get great poses from her so this was wonderful and willl come in so hand.

    Reply
  11. Terry says

    June 1, 2012 at 12:06 am

    So many great hints and suggestions…thanks for sharing this at Sunday Blog Love…this post will be one of my favorite picks for the week! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  12. Just Jaime says

    May 26, 2012 at 12:05 am

    Great tips! I pinned this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

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