headshots 101 a site for actors  Basic rules for posing
headshot example  If you look at red carpet poses you will
notice that the stances are almost the same. For girls it's one
foot slightly past the other foot pointing forward towards the
camera. Why? Because these certain poses automatically align
your body creating "good lines." If you are slightly over
weight, believe it or not, you will want to sit and be shot a
little from an above angle or you'll want to stick your neck
out. It hides, it puts your face more prominent and it prevents
the ol' double chin.  Guys, one for one I have seen men hold
their heads high and pop out their chests. It takes away from
your jaw line, it looks uncomfortable and rarely ever works in a
shot. On the flip side to the head held high, angling your chin
down can be very nice; but if you go too far you will look like
a serial killer. The truth is that your photographer will see
these lines and these poses and will be able to spot what works
for you. You are an actor not a m