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Editorial Crossed Arms
What this pose solves
Solves the hand problem and restores structure to the torso.
Direction: what to tell the model
- 01Cross arms at navel height, never on the chest.
- 02Hands relaxed, fingers visible, never hidden in the armpit.
- 03Elbows away from the body by about a fist's width.
- 04Torso in three-quarters to avoid a frontal block.
The 3x1 Matrix
Wide Shot
Full body
Triangle formed by the arms as the visual center.
Medium Shot
Waist up
Arms cutting the lower third of the frame.
Close-up
Face / hands
Face above the arm line, without overlap.
Common Mistakes
- Crossing high on the chest, shortening the neck.
- Tightening arms and creating visible tension in the shoulders.
Variations
- Only one arm crossed, the other hand on the chin.
- Crossing with a jacket in hand for an editorial version.