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Face and Hands
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Hands Framing the Face
What this pose solves
Hands become a frame and guide the gaze to the eyes.
Direction: what to tell the model
- 01Hands move up the sides of the face, lightly touching the jawline.
- 02Fingers together, never splayed.
- 03Elbows resting on a table or knees.
- 04Zero pressure: skin must not deform.
The 3x1 Matrix
Wide Shot
Full body
Supported elbows forming a wide base.
Medium Shot
Waist up
Vertical forearms framing the torso.
Close-up
Face / hands
Hands entering from the edges, eyes centered.
Common Mistakes
- Pushing the cheek and deforming the face.
- Splayed fingers creating 'claws' in the frame.
Variations
- Only one hand, on the side of the chin.
- Hands under the chin, fingers intertwined.