I’m going to have to try me some of these.
Poses to make yourself look Beefier
Following up on arfabear’s question about my poses, here is a dossier on my most frequented poses. You’re all familiar with the Dylan Pose, but what about the other techniques and poses I use to make myself photograph better?
The Classic Dylan Pose
Triceps out (pout is actually optional). Your Triceps are much larger than your biceps, so turning them outwards gives the illusion that your arms are much bigger…and bigger arms (in contrast to your waist) makes you look proportionally huge. Difficulty: 2/10
Forced Perspective Pose
By angling your elbow towards the camera, it makes your arm look larger through forced perspective. This works great when posing with friends. Difficulty: 4/10
The Evita
Also known as the “Don’t Cry for me Argentina,” The Evita is a fanciful pose that makes you look like you’re having an awesome time…but it’s actually a strategic illusion! By raising your arms out and widing your stance (like you’re making the letter “X” out of your body) you make your waist look proportionately smaller. This is great for those fat days. Difficulty: 8/10
The Rump Eclipse
Pose yourself perpendicularly to the camera and shift all your weight onto the leg closest to the camera. This accentuates the curve of your thighs and ass. For best results, make sure you’re lit with 3/4’s light to highlight the ridge of your other cheek. Combine with crossed arms or the classic-Dylan-pose to make your upper body look bigger. Difficulty: Very
These poses are great for accentuating your best features while minimizing your worst. But there are many other poses…some experimental poses I’m testing:Traps Of Great Importance
Inspired by ofgreatimportance, this pose is taken laying on your back to accentuate your traps. Genius.
The Honey Pot
Yes, I realize that HoneyPot’s pose is really just a double-bicep pose, but he pulls it off so well. I wonder if the secret has to do with his choice of lighting? Much research to be done…
Counting with FilmBen
This evocative pose mascarades as a simple “I’m just standing here” stance, but careful analysis of lighting and wardrobe choice has revealed many layers of optical illusions. Notice how sultry Ben holds his hand? Or the excess of sexual energy pouring from his casual stance? I’ve tried (unsuccessfully) to re-create this pose. Usually to disastrous consequences.
More Poses?
My research into being a total poser is on-going, so please let me know if you can think of any poses for guys to look beefier.
If you liked this post, check out my 5 tips for dressing yourself bigger through optical illusions.