What's with the pose, ladies?

CarolinaGirlinVA

Not sure about others...but on me, it just looks stupid hanging there. I admit, I do a lot of the stereotypical selfie poses, but I never do the duckface. I'm too old for that bs.

jnichel

<-- Yolo?

You rebel you.

k8blujay2

It's just a natural stance for me...

_lyndseybrooke_

From a photography standpoint, from an actual photographer:

::shamelessplug:: www.subjectonephotography.com ::endshamelessplug::

It creates negative space between the torso and the body accentuating the curves of the torso. Also, the hand on the hip pose subliminally forces the shoulder down and back, as well as a slight arch to the back which in turn forces the chest out, butt out, and chin up.

If done right, it should elongate the body, creating the illusion of curves and a slimmer profile.

Thank you for actually answering my question. That's pretty much exactly what I was looking for when I posted this.

WeepingAngel81

I dislocated my left elbow about 12 years ago and only have a 30 degree range of motion. I am very self conscious about it. Placing my hand on my hip makes me feel like it's less noticeable.

ew_david

From a photography standpoint, from an actual photographer:

::shamelessplug:: www.subjectonephotography.com ::endshamelessplug::

It creates negative space between the torso and the body accentuating the curves of the torso. Also, the hand on the hip pose subliminally forces the shoulder down and back, as well as a slight arch to the back which in turn forces the chest out, butt out, and chin up.

If done right, it should elongate the body, creating the illusion of curves and a slimmer profile.

Thank you for actually answering my question. That's pretty much exactly what I was looking for when I posted this.

LOL

Ever heard of Google?

heatherloveslifting

It seems like some women simply cannot pose for a picture without one or both hands on their hips or waist. What's up with that? It looks incredibly awkward and forced to me.

um

look at your ticker.




why do care if a woman likes one hand on her hip anyway?

:laugh:

_lyndseybrooke_

From a photography standpoint, from an actual photographer:

::shamelessplug:: www.subjectonephotography.com ::endshamelessplug::

It creates negative space between the torso and the body accentuating the curves of the torso. Also, the hand on the hip pose subliminally forces the shoulder down and back, as well as a slight arch to the back which in turn forces the chest out, butt out, and chin up.

If done right, it should elongate the body, creating the illusion of curves and a slimmer profile.

Thank you for actually answering my question. That's pretty much exactly what I was looking for when I posted this.

LOL

Ever heard of Google?

Yeah, and basically all I got was Facebook pages and articles called, "Stop with the chicken wing pose," or something similar.

Wow, this has gotten a tad annoying. How dare I ask a simple question, hoping for a simple answer? On MFP? No way, dude. I now know better. Live and learn.

I'm out.

dlionsmane

<<---- guess I am not welcome here... kicks over chair and rage quits!!!!!!!!!:devil:

edited cuz spelling is hard!!!

PurringMyrrh

Is this where we're all supposed do the "boohoo don't go" thing?

Mr_Bad_Example

It seems like some women simply cannot pose for a picture without one or both hands on their hips or waist. What's up with that? It looks incredibly awkward and forced to me.

It seems like some people cannot pose for a picture without having one of those stupid iPhones in their hands. Really, what is up with that? Are you trying to tell people that you own superior mobile communication/computing devices to satisfy your own fragile ego? Talk about looking awkward and forced!

Guns_N_Buns

I believe you received a lot of facetious responses, because your question delivery didn't seem to be a genuine inquiry.

I took it as you expecting others to jump on board in the mock and shame parade. Since it didn't go that way you flip-flopped and made it seem as though you were asking a question that is relevant to a weight loss forum and one in which you were sincerely contemplating....

PurringMyrrh

I believe you received a lot of facetious responses, because your question delivery didn't seem to be a genuine inquiry.

I took it as you expecting others to jump on board in the mock and shame parade. Since it didn't go that way you flip-flopped and made it seem as though you were asking a question that is relevant to a weight loss forum and one in which you were sincerely contemplating....

Winner winner, chicken dinner!

odusgolp

*awaiting the "you're all mean" thread*

Tigermum9

I dont give a **** really

devil_in_a_blue_dress

I don't know either, if you pose with your arms tight to your sides, if pushes your boobs up.

No idea why pesky women do that either.

lynn1982

It seems like some women simply cannot pose for a picture without one or both hands on their hips or waist. What's up with that? It looks incredibly awkward and forced to me.

It's better than duck face...

ETA: It's actually to make your arms look *smaller* - or something like that. I don't understand why younger women nowadays tend to pose with one arm on their hip and tilted to the side... but I digress.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

I have wide shoulders, a narrow waist and wide hips. I like to show off my waist. When I take pictures with my hands down I look like one big rectangle.

Phoenix__Rising

I never know where my hands should be and
I'm awkward at best when the camera snaps me!!