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Three-Quarter Closed
What this pose solves
Slims the silhouette and creates depth without demanding anything from the model.
Direction: what to tell the model
- 01Rotate the body 45 degrees away from the main light.
- 02Face turns back to the camera, eyes last.
- 03Front shoulder slightly lower than the back shoulder.
- 04Weight on the back foot to keep the torso recessed.
The 3x1 Matrix
Wide Shot
Full body
Body on a diagonal, one foot pointing out of the frame.
Medium Shot
Waist up
Front shoulder as the base of the composition.
Close-up
Face / hands
Classic half-light on the distant side of the face.
Common Mistakes
- Rotating the body but forgetting the feet, breaking the line.
- Face turned beyond the shoulder, showing a strained neck.
Variations
- Open version (30 degrees) for individuals with narrow torsos.
- Chin slightly forward and down to define the jawline.