33 / Studio Poses
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Casual

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Walk in Place

What this pose solves

Real motion in a static studio: resolves stiff bodies.

Direction: what to tell the model

  1. 01Ask the subject to walk towards the camera in short steps.
  2. 02Arms swing naturally.
  3. 03Shoot in burst mode the moment the back foot lifts off the ground.
  4. 04Repeat four or five times before changing anything.

The 3x1 Matrix

Wide Shot

Full body

Full body mid-stride, clothing in motion.

Medium Shot

Waist up

Arms in opposition to legs.

Close-up

Face / hands

Hair and expression captured mid-stride.

Common Mistakes

  • Steps too long, becoming a parade.
  • Focus locked while the subject approaches.

Variations

  • Lateral walk crossing the frame.
  • Stopping abruptly and turning the face to the lens.