20 senior picture ideas for guys (that do not feel awkward)

Most guys hate posing, so the best senior pictures for guys are built around doing something: leaning on a truck, shooting hoops, walking through town, holding a guitar. Give your hands a job, look away from the camera half the time, and shoot in the last hour of light.

With your gear

1. Sitting on the tailgate. Forearms on knees, relaxed.

2. Leaning on the car, arms crossed.

3. With your instrument, mid-play.

4. With your bike or skateboard.

5. Fishing rod on the dock.

Sports

6. In your jersey on the field, ball under the arm.

7. Mid-action: a throw, a shot, a swing. Burst mode (swipe the shutter left and hold).

8. Sitting on the bleachers in your letterman jacket.

9. On the court at night under the lights.

Urban

10. Brick wall, hands in pockets.

11. Walking across a street, looking ahead.

12. Sitting on stairs, elbows on knees.

13. Rooftop or parking garage at sunset.

14. Small figure against big architecture. The Travel Shot guide frames it.

Outdoors

15. Golden field, backlit.

16. Leaning on a fence or tree.

17. On a rock overlooking a view.

18. With your dog.

Close-ups

19. Half-body at 3x, looking slightly off camera. The Close Up guide frames it.

20. Black and white portrait, serious expression.

Relaxed poses for guys

• Hands in pockets (thumbs out) or holding something.
• Lean on something: a wall, a car, a fence.
• Weight on the back leg, front knee relaxed.
• Look away, then back at the camera.
• Do not force a smile. A relaxed, closed-mouth expression works.

Outfits

• Denim jacket, flannel, plain tees, hoodies, a sports jacket.
• Your jersey or letterman jacket for one look.
• Earth tones and navy over loud graphics.

iPhone tips

• Golden hour, or open shade at midday.
• Camera at chest height, 2x for portraits.
• Lots of frames. Natural moments happen between poses.

More: 30 senior picture ideas.

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