How to place hands in portrait photography?

In portrait photography, the placement of hands is difficult to handle, especially for inexperienced subjects, who often don't know how to place their hands, and even pose with their hands gives people an abrupt feeling; So, how to change the hand posture in portrait photography?

Introduction to hand posture skills

First, the posture of the hand pocket

Put the thumb of your hand in your pocket, expose the other fingers, lean your body, show va va voom, and highlight the beauty of the lines of your hand.

Second, put your hands on your knees.

The subject leans forward, puts his hands on the knees of his legs, and bends one leg, which shows the leg lines well and highlights the slender arms.

Third, the bust hand fashion posture

Hand movements are very important when shooting busts. It can not only enrich the composition of the picture and express some emotions, but also help to highlight the lines of the hand, increase the fashionable picture elements and highlight the fashionable personality.

Fourth, the hand posture against the wall

The posture of leaning against the wall also makes full use of the posture of the hand, or the arm is backed against the wall, or the arm is gently placed on it, or the wall is held as a support to highlight the overall line of the body. Different postures show different emotions.

Fifth, the posture of holding the chest with both hands.

The posture of holding the chest with both hands shows the lines of hands and arms well, giving people a soft feeling.

Six, hands akimbo posture

Hands akimbo posture, shoulders high and low, chin slightly tilted, natural and clean.

Seven, fingers and head cooperate to create a gentle and charming beauty.

Gently press your head with your fingers and put on a loose sweater, giving people a delicate aesthetic feeling.

Eight, hand and head cooperate to create fashion beauty.

Hands on both sides of the head, face slightly sideways, chin slightly sunken, as if intoxicated in something, enjoying the beauty.

Nine, hand and face cooperate to create fashion charm

Put your hand gently next to your right face, and your face is slightly to the left, giving people a generous and fashionable feeling.

X. Close-up photography of hands and faces

The left hand gently caresses the left face, and the bright big eyes look forward, giving people a delicate feeling.

Eleven, hand and shoulder cooperate to show the body curve

The right hand hangs naturally, and the left hand bends against the right shoulder, showing the body curve of the subject.

Twelve, the hand and waist cooperate to reflect the movement of body lines.

Hands akimbo, side to the camera, face tilted to one side and close to shoulders, legs slightly forward, showing dynamic body lines.

Thirteen, the hand and waist cooperate to highlight the curve beauty

One hand rested on her hips, the body was slightly sideways, and the head cooperated with the body movements, showing the curvaceous beauty of the subject.

Fourteen, the cooperation of hands and legs highlights the main temperament.

The subjects raised their legs and gently put their hands on their thighs. The overall shape has the demeanor of a king, highlighting the main temperament.

Fifteen, hands and legs cooperate to show natural beauty

Put your hands on your knees, lean forward and look forward, showing the natural beauty of the subject's youth.

Sixteen, hands and feet posture reflects the aesthetic feeling.

Sitting sideways on the ground, legs bent, body close to legs, one hand holding the head, the other hand on the feet, showing the lovely beauty of the subject.