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Casual
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Self-Embrace
What this pose solves
Gently closes the body and gives purpose to both hands.
Direction: what to tell the model
- 01Arms cross the torso, hands touching opposite arms.
- 02Fingers lightly resting, without squeezing.
- 03Shoulders drop, chin lowers a few degrees.
- 04Body in three-quarters to avoid flattening.
The 3x1 Matrix
Wide Shot
Full body
Compact silhouette with side negative space.
Medium Shot
Waist up
Hands and forearms as texture in the lower third.
Close-up
Face / hands
Fingers entering the frame from the edge.
Common Mistakes
- Squeezing until skin marks appear.
- Hidden hands, making arms appear amputated.
Variations
- One hand on the arm, the other on the neck.
- With a loose jacket draped over the shoulders.