Posing (Picture Heavy)

As a cosplayer I always aim to improve. And one thing I am lacking badly at is posing for pictures during cons and at photoshoots. I get stiff, nervous and over think. But the best thing about when I cosplay is...I'm not alone! Using my fiance to produce poses together is a lot easier than if I am to pose alone. We use each other to help get into character, which helps get rid of that awkward nervousness.

A lot of new cosplayers have issues with posing as well, I can always see it on their faces when they are stopped randomly to get their picture taken. I'm going to post this with a ton of helpful links that I'm reading and using to better myself and that you might find helpful as well.


I'll also add a few pictures of posing charts. These will be credited to their rightful owner with the original link of course.

Couple poses

Female poses

Male poses

Links!


http://silencedrowns.tumblr.com/post/24369387883/tips-on-cosplay-posing-the-text-edition

~ Great info and ideas. She points out a very good fact. Do not pose in front of a mirror. If you really want to improve your posing, get someone to take pictures of you while posing. This way you can see what looks good on film and what doesn't.


http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/cosplay/cosplay-posing-a-quick-and-dirty-guide-lots-of-pics/t.32350509_1/

~Don't know where to began! I LOVE this little guide. The pictures she's posted are super helpful and easy to understand. I really enjoyed how used a book to practice her posture which is very important for a good picture. I suggest trying it! I'm going to.

http://cherazor.deviantart.com/art/Guide-Posing-in-Cosplay-172433587

~Another one of my all time favorites. Seriously so helpful.


http://conventionfansblog.com/2011/05/04/how-to-pose-gracefully-for-cosplay-photography-at-conventions/

~Some useful tips.