How to Pose by Naomi Campbell
Posing is an essential skill in the modeling industry,
combining personality with years of practice. Naomi Campbell developed her own
posing technique after embarking on a successful modeling career. Learn her
posing techniques so you can feel confident in your next group photo or selfie.
About Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell is a South London-born professional model,
actress, and singer. She studied ballet, tap, and theater throughout her
childhood with the goal of becoming a professional dancer. A modeling agency
scouted her when she was fifteen, and she soon appeared on the cover of a
magazine as an editorial model. Naomi has had a long and successful career as a
fashion model. Naomi joined the "big six," an elite circle of the
most successful supermodels of her generation, which included Cindy Crawford,
Linda Evangelista, Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, and Christy Turlington.
Naomi Campbell on How to Pose
Naomi Campbell began modeling at the age of fifteen. She
shares her personal tips on how to pose for photos like a pro here:
Connect with the photographer. Naomi emphasizes the
significance of establishing a rapport with the professional photographer.
"Everything on your face, every grimace, every part of you is visible to
the photographer," she says. Allow the photographer to direct and guide
you during the photo shoot. They may request that you move your back leg or
look away from the camera. To create a captivating shot, follow these
instructions quickly and communicate openly.
Create a character. When a shoot requires you to act in ways
that are out of character for you, reconsider your facial expressions and body
movement. Noami sees this as the process of creating a character.
"Sometimes it helps to take yourself out of the picture and tap into a
character that embodies the story or mannerisms you're looking to portray in
your images," she says. The ability to exude the persona in the shoot
results in a great photo.
Find your best angle. "Whether it's the angles of your
face or your body," Noami says, "knowing what's most flattering for
you is important." Look in the mirror and slowly rotate your head from one
side to the other to find your best angle. With different poses, notice how
your jawline and facial features lengthen or shorten. Take practice photos and
adjust your chin and eye level to suit various points of view. Look through the
photos to find your most flattering angle.
Stay relaxed. Standing in front of a camera can be
intimidating. Naomi admits that she feels self-conscious every time she poses
for a photoshoot. This sensation is normal, and there are ways to stay calm.
Naomi recommends listening to music to relax your body. Relaxing your body
allows your movements to flow more easily and your poses to appear more
natural. "For me, the fundamentals of posing are to make it look natural
and not forced," Naomi says. "It's acting through gestures."
Understand lighting. Another important factor in finding the
right pose is the light source. Depending on the setting, you may need to
experiment with your body angle to get a shot that highlights your frame.
"Lighting is crucial," Naomi emphasizes. "There'd be a shadow
otherwise." Look for the light and turn your face toward it when posing
for a closeup or a full-body shot.
