Even perfectly lit headshots can fall flat if the pose is wrong. In this video, I’ll show you three common headshot posing mistakes that photographers make all the time — and exactly how to fix them. You’ll learn how to spot and correct: The Groomsman — clasped hands and rounded shoulders that kill posture The Claw — the distracting claw-hands that come from the arms-crossed pose The Barber Shop Lean — excessive leaning that throws off balance and purpose And way more headshot posing tips! Perfect for headshot and portrait photographers who want their subjects to look confident, powerful, and natural, this tutorial will demystify headshot posing and help you avoid the three most common mistakes headshot photographers make. Chapters 0:00 Headshot posing tips introduction 2:28 Common headshot mistake #1: the groomsman pose 5:06 How to fix poor posture in headshot photography 7:13 Common headshot mistake #2: the arm cross “claw” 9:55 How to pose arms and hands for professional headshots 11:35 Common headshot mistake #3: the barbershop lean 13:38 Resetting and simplifying poses for better results 15:48 How to use a soft head tilt for a warm, caring look 17:06 Final recap: best practices for posing headshots SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! 🔷 Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: Fujifilm GFX 100s II GF 45-100 F4 Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Pro 2 TTL Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Pro II TTL Pocket Flash Kit Flashpoint XPLOR 100 Pro TTL R2 Battery-Powered Monolight Glow EZ Lock 12x56" Quick Strip Softbox With Bowens Mount Westcott Eyelighter 3 Reflective Panel Flashpoint 10' C (Century) Light Stand on Turtle Base Kit w/40" Grip Arm & 2 Gobo Heads and Baby Pin - Chrome Savage Stainless Steel Rolling Base Kupo Baby 5/8" Offset Arm, Chrome-Plated Flashpoint 10' C (Century) Light Stand on Turtle Base Kit w/40" Grip Arm & 2 Gobo Heads and Baby Pin - Chrome Savage Stainless Steel Rolling Base Kupo Baby 5/8" Offset Arm, Chrome-Plated #GaryHughes #posingtips #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok @adoramanyc ➥ Facebook ➥ Instagram ➥ X ➥ Discord ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop ➥ Blog ➥ Adorama Events @AdoramaEvents __________________________________ Follow Gary Hughes on Social Instagram - @garyhughesofficial YouTube - @GaryHughesOfficial __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!