📷 Matt Canterbury

Pose Setup: Position your subject so the building's diagonal grid lines lead your viewer straight to their face. Frame from a little above the head down to the shoes, keeping their torso centered while the background stays clean and graphic. Have them stand slightly angled to the camera, one hand resting near the hip/upper thigh and the other lightly placed to support the silhouette, chin level and eyes off-camera. What To Say: Give me a calm, self-possessed look like you're waiting for someone important. Pretend the city is quiet for a second and you're making a decision. Keep your gaze steady, expression thoughtful but confident, like you own the moment. Optional Variation: Shift their gaze a few inches closer to the lens while keeping the body angle the same, so the image feels more direct.