Best Power Poses: 20 Modeling Poses Showing How To Look Great In Photos

By Shevon Clay / Updated on July 31, 2020

While you have an excellent style, it’s not all that you need to get caught by street style photographers or create a capturing fashion blog or even an Instagram profile.

The secret of success is charming photos, yet creating a great photo sounds easier than it is. There are two major parts in the equation. Photo shooting technique is one thing, involving composition, proper location, background, right lenses, etc. The good posing is the other and is equally more important.

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There are plenty of different ways to stand for the photographer. We have selected 20 different ways to look great in the pictures. Scroll down to find your personal favorites.

The “Walk By” pose

We guess that everyone who is into fashion has noticed that the most successful street style poses is… walking. It perfectly showcases your outfit and expresses the way clothes look in real life.

One of the most successful street style poses is… walking. It perfectly showcases your outfit and expresses the way clothes look in real life.

The “Checking Your Email” Pose

Sometimes there is a little problem with acting naturally while you are being shot. Well, the phone is the way out since we do it every spare minute.

“Say Cheese” Pose

Street style is all about “Fashion stole my smile” but look how beautiful smile suits with a colorful outfit.

The “Rain On My Mind”

The way out of the problem “where to put my hands” — an umbrella. It’s an extra accessory that helps you with posing.

The “Sunbathing” Pose

This pose’s trick is slightly lifting your chin to catch the sunlight. Also, it looks beautiful when eyes are closed.

“May I Have A Seat?”

You can sit wherever you want no matter if it’s stairs, fountain or floor. This way your outfit will be shown from another perspective.

“That Car Is As Cool As Me”

The car in the background makes your photo look amazing. Choose the fanciest car on the road and take a picture with it. Will be better with retro one.

The “Coffee First” pose

That coffee-to-go cup makes the unique atmosphere in your photo. You can drink, carry or just walk with it.

This action averts your eyes from the camera, and it’s especially helpful if you are a little bit shy of the lenses.

The “Don’t Look At Me!” pose

Cover your face with hand, hair, or something else. This pose completely focuses everyone’s attention on your outfit.

“I Am Straight From My Hairdresser” pose

One important moment: make sure sunlight is directed towards your hair! Try to shake your head from side to side to make your hair flying.

“Hands In Pockets”

This way of posing is really popular with denim. Street style stars put their hands in jeans, skirts or shorts pockets.

“My Heart Is Jumping, Jumping, Jumping

This is not an easy pose as it’s hard to control your face during the leap. But it looks compelling in any case.

The “French Mood” pose

The posture that gives your photo a true Parisian-chic vibe. Take a seat at the nearest pedestrian cafe, cross your legs and order a drink.

“Is It Vogue Shooting?”

This pose is something between studio photo shooting and street style. Your mission is to imagine all professional staff backstage and act like a model – this gives power to your photo.

The “Bag Campaign” photo shooting pose

Your bag is your best friend. It has once again helped you and this time with posing. Hold your darling with both hands to focus attention on it.

The “Over-The-Shoulder” pose

There aren’t any rules that say you have to look and stand forward to the camera. The over-the-shoulder glance is popular pose during fashion weeks and generally among bloggers.

The “Fix The Hairdo” pose

It doesn’t matter if it’s windy or not when the photo is taken. The pose with you tucking your hair behind the ear is highly romantic and alluring.

“I’ve Been Waiting For You” pose

The point of this pose is to use your hand to hold the head. You can make a facial expression something like “finally you are here.”

The “Crossed-Arms-On-Chest” pose

This one is somewhat similar to the previous, and this pose is traditional for any photo shoot. It looks beautiful with a smile which gives warmth to otherwise harsh-feeling look.

The “Postcard”

We promise you, this one never loses. Choose your favorite outfit and make yourself comfortable in the front of famous structure in your city or while traveling. Pro tip: watch out for suitable colors!

Choose your favorite outfit and make yourself comfortable in the front of famous structure in your city or while traveling. Pro tip: watch out for suitable colors!