How to Pose Hands in your Headshot

Oct 3

Posing your hands in a photo can be quite tricky (and frustrating). Watch this video for three essential tips to keep in mind for your next personal branding or portrait session. These tips also apply to family photos and selfies!

Asymmetry

Mix it up! Your hands should generally be doing different things. This will keep your portrait from looking like a stiff school picture. For example, put one hand in a pocket, and just leave the other one out.

Give your Hands Something to Do

This can be as simple as playing with a shirt button, adjusting a cuff or playing with your watch. Your hands will look much more natural with an assignment.

Gentle Angles

For wrists, fingers and elbows, think gentle bends. This keeps you looking relaxed (even if you’re nervous) and natural. Remember to avoid making fists too!