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Corporate
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Asymmetrical Hand in Pocket
What this pose solves
Casualizes corporate portraiture without losing credibility.
Direction: what to tell the model
- 01One hand enters the pocket halfway through the fingers, thumb out.
- 02The other arm remains loose or touches the lapel.
- 03Shoulder on the pocket side drops slightly.
- 04Weight on the leg opposite the occupied pocket.
The 3x1 Matrix
Wide Shot
Full body
Arm asymmetry creates movement in the silhouette.
Medium Shot
Waist up
Crop at pocket height to showcase the hand.
Close-up
Face / hands
Focus on the face, dropped shoulder indicating relaxation.
Common Mistakes
- Entire hand buried, turning the arm into a stump.
- Both hands in pockets, flattening the body.
Variations
- Thumb in pocket and other fingers out.
- Hand in back pocket for a younger version.