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Face and Hands
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Eyes Closed
What this pose solves
Removes the gaze from the equation and shifts everything to light and form.
Direction: what to tell the model
- 01Ask to close eyes without clenching eyelids.
- 02Chin lifts a few degrees towards the light.
- 03Neutral mouth, relaxed jaw.
- 04Shoot before tension appears — a few seconds.
The 3x1 Matrix
Wide Shot
Full body
Relaxed body, head towards the light source.
Medium Shot
Waist up
Elongated neck, shoulders down.
Close-up
Face / hands
Eyelashes, eyelids, and light transition on the skin.
Common Mistakes
- Clenched eyelids creating involuntary wrinkles.
- Delaying and letting the face stiffen.
Variations
- Eyes closed with a slight smile.
- Slowly opening eyes and capturing the moment of opening.