Your boyfriend wants to look cool too? 9 Stylish Male Poses for Photos

By MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei
 
Talking about taking photos, people often think about how to make girls or girlfriends look pretty, but sometimes it's time to switch things up and let the guys have some handsome shots to upload as well. Here are nine street portrait photography tips to give you more photo options on your next trip.

1. Tough-Guy Vibe

To capture a masculine, tough-guy vibe, ask the model to clasp one wrist with the other hand—preferably the one with a watch—and slightly arch the upper body while leaning back just a bit. The photographer should angle the lens slightly downward and shoot from below upwards to highlight the man’s rugged edge.

2. Magazine Cover Look

To achieve a magazine cover aesthetic, first find a simple yet not bland background. Have the model lean slightly against a wall, tilting the upper body to create an angle with uneven shoulders, head tilted upward with directionality, and clothing in a contrasting color to the background. This setup helps produce that magazine cover feel.

3. Dynamic Energy

To make the photo feel lively and full of life, use objects at the scene to have the model perform actions like running, jumping, or rolling. Create contrast between the subject’s movement and the stillness of the background to bring out a dynamic energy. Remember to increase the shutter speed when shooting moving subjects to avoid blur or ghosting.

4. Natural Look

To capture a natural, candid vibe on the street, communication with the model is key. Start by discussing movements and commands—for example, walking one in front of the other in the same direction. When the photographer gives the command to turn around, the model reacts, and the photographer, using the time lag between instruction and action, is ready to press the shutter. This captures the model’s natural reaction perfectly.