📷 Matt Canterbury

Pose Setup: Position your subject behind a tight net so the grid frames their face, then bring them slightly toward the camera until the mesh sits across the eyes and forehead. Keep a close, chest-to-head crop, with both hands visible on the net cords (one side near the left edge of the frame, the other near the right) to create a confident, "claiming space" composition. What To Say: "Give me the look like you're in your own moment before the big thing happens. Hold the net like it's yours to control, not like you're just standing there. Imagine you're daring the next second, steady and unshaken. Keep your eyes locked in, serious and ready." Optional Variation: Ask them to slightly tighten their grip and keep the face centered so the net lines look perfectly symmetrical.