Pay close attention to:

• Eye direction
• The persons posture
• Placement of the subject within the picture frame

The order process will allow you to:

• Retain your pictures existing background
• Blur existing background
• Remove existing background

Potential Poses

PERTINENT WEBSITES

GENERAL

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&srchgender=0&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&num_ppl=2&srchgender=2&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&num_ppl=3&srchgender=2&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

https://www.google.com/search?q=professional+photography+poses&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Q5o1U8LRDNOwsQS2oICYAw&ved=0CCUQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

FEMALES

https://www.google.com/search?q=FEMALE+PORTRAITS&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=A801U6DiNqSx2QXh0YDwDg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&srchgender=2&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

http://www.slideshare.net/baprang/500-poses-for-photographing-women-a-visual-sourcebook-for-portrait-photographers-23136487

http://www.pinterest.com/giridhar/female-model-poses/

http://digital-photography-school.com/posing-guide-for-photographing-women-7-more-poses-to-get-you-21-different-photos-part-iii/

http://digital-photography-school.com/posing-guide-for-photographing-women-7-more-poses-to-get-you-21-different-photos-part-ii/

http://www.modelling101.co.uk/model-tips/95-model-posing-tips.html

http://www.slrlounge.com/posing-tips-for-female-portraits

http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/7-posing-techniques-for-non-models–photo-15608

http://petapixel.com/2013/05/24/dear-model-posing-tips-for-how-to-look-your-best-in-photographs/

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=PROFESSIONAL+MODEL+POSES+FEMALE&qpvt=PROFESSIONAL+MODEL+POSES+FEMALE&FORM=IGRE

MALES

https://www.google.com/search?q=MALE+PORTRAITS&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=xMw1U72dD-fX2AW44YHIBw&ved=0CCgQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&srchgender=1&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=PROFESSIONAL+MODEL+POSES+MALE&qpvt=PROFESSIONAL+MODEL+POSES+MALE&FORM=IGRE

BABIES & CHILDREN

https://www.google.com/search?q=baby+poses&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=l-M2U8rPG6PLsATZzIBQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&srchgender=2&srchage=1&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&srchgender=1&srchage=1&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&srchgender=2&srchage=2&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&srchgender=1&srchage=2&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

https://www.google.com/search?q=baby+portraits&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=COY2U6-7CciGyAGagIE4&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

TEENAGERS

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&srchgender=2&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&srchgender=1&srchage=3&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

ADULT

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&srchgender=2&srchage=4&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

http://www.123rf.com/search.php?word=model+pose&selectFresh=1&searchopts=search_all&srchgender=1&color=&nonudity=1&exclude=

COUPLES

http://www.prophotonut.com/2012/04/02/posing-couples-80-pictures-and-poses/

http://photographyconcentrate.com/stress-free-posing-sitting-edition/

https://www.google.com/search?q=husband+and+wife+portrait&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=JfQ2U7-sDIv2qwHAwYDwCA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=HUSBAND+AND+WIFE+PORTRAIT&qpvt=HUSBAND+AND+WIFE+PORTRAIT&FORM=IGRE

https://www.google.com/search?q=GRANDPARENTS+PORTRAIT&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=i_Q2U-H2JMntrQHozIHoDA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

MOTHER

https://www.google.com/search?q=MOTHER+PORTRAITS&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=1c81U7uJPOrl2AWsrIDgBw&ved=0CCgQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=mother+with+infant+portraits&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=C_M2U-iDJcHEqQHDv4C4CQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=mother+with+child+portraits&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=yPI2U-rNHpLiqAHj-IGYDw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

FATHER

https://www.google.com/search?q=FATHER+PORTRAITS&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=HdA1U6H6HeelsQSM7oHQCQ&ved=0CCgQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=father+with+infant+portraits&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=t_M2U4m4MMisqwG6m4DQBA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=father+with+children+portrait&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=9fM2U7TXFIqJrAHPnIDoBQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

SCHOOL

https://www.google.com/search?q=preschool+portraits&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xus2U6zpEaXNsQSVh4JY&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=school+portraits&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=n-o2U8uyJsjQsQTxu4CIAw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=senior+portraits&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Aus2U7_4BqqGyQGj1oDYCg&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=graduation+portraits&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=T-s2U8C6DK6ayQHe6YGYBQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=SCHOOL+portraits&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=school+portraits&sc=8-16&sp=-1&sk=

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=SCHOOL+POSES&FORM=HDRSC2

DATING SITES

http://www.top10bestdatingsites.com/index.php?kw=dating%20site%20rankings&c=33670550227&t=search&p=&m=p&adpos=1t1&a=1&gclid=CMD6pLXstb0CFc9AMgoddx4AoQ

‘You simply want photos that accurately reflect you at your best’

 PROCEED WITH CAUTION: http://us.match.com/magazine/article.aspx?articleid=10&lid=108

http://www.businessinsider.com/data-driven-online-dating-tips-for-execs-2011-4

http://www.match.com/magazine/article/11802/How-To-Post-Better-Photos/

http://www.rsvp.com.au/photo/viewPhotoGuidelines.action

http://blog.okcupid.com/index.php/the-4-big-myths-of-profile-pictures/

http://www.match.com/magazine/article/4479/How-Many-Photos-Should-You-Post/

PETS

https://www.google.com/search?q=pet+portraits&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Zu02U-LGPMeEyAHr-oHYBA&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=pet+poses&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=5u02U6HLJofRsQS3uYHwDA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=holding+dog&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=R-42U_eAOu3gsAT9tILoDQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=holding+cat&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=pO42U8KFMLizsASG7oCYAg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=hugging+horse&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Je82U9jqGuvgsASDrIKwDg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

BUSINESS

https://www.google.com/search?q=BUSINESS+POSES&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Aco1U6eeEIiF2QXjoIDoCQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977#q=BUSINESS+PORTRAITS&tbm=isch

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=business+portraits&qpvt=business+portraits&FORM=IGRE

CHURCH

https://www.google.com/search?q=CHURCH+PORTRAITS&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=AM81U5W3L-aA2AWP3ICgCQ&ved=0CCUQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

WEDDING

https://www.google.com/search?q=wedding+portraits&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=BvA2U62OKYXlsASZtIHgBA&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

https://www.google.com/search?q=wedding+poses&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=P7g1U8qoIejIyAGI9oCADQ&sqi=2&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

http://www.slrlounge.com/wedding-poses

http://www.bridalguide.com/planning/wedding-planning-basics/new-must-have-wedding-photos

http://www.confettidaydreams.com/22-wedding-photo-ideas-poses/

BAPTISM

https://www.google.com/search?q=BAPTISM+PORTRAITS&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=VNA1U8jaCeb32QXQooBw&ved=0CCgQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 

https://www.google.com/search?q=FIRST+HOLY+COMMUNION+PORTRAITS&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=kNA1U7ToOunR2wW7t4CwDQ&ved=0CCgQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=977

CHRISTMAS

https://www.google.com/search?q=CHRISTMAS+PORTRAITS&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Tc81U7aQEsLY2AXLp4HoDw&ved=0CCUQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=977