Posing 101 with Lindsay Adler

Learn the Photography Poses Every Photographer Needs to Know

Day 1
  • 35 video lessons
  • 14 hours of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Short on time? This class is available HERE as a Fast Class, exclusively for CreativeLive subscribers.

AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

  • Use camera angle, lens choice, and cropping to improve your poses
  • Hide unflattering problem areas
  • Address different body types through posing and wardrobe
  • Go for simple poses rather than extravagant ones
  • Pose couples, individuals, and groups to ensure everyone looks good
  • Understand the differences between posing women and men

ABOUT LINDSAY’S CLASS:

Posing is one of the fundamentals of great photography. It’s also the thing that photographers have the least control over. We can choose our lenses, set up, lighting, and retouch with Adobe® Photoshop®. But when it comes to photography poses, we need to pay attention and work closely with our subjects to find the perfect pose and best way to capture the most flattering image.

Fashion and portrait photographer Lindsay Adler will break down the fundamentals of perfect posing, giving you the basic rules you should follow to make your subjects and your photos look their best. Through live photo shoots and slides, Lindsay demonstrates the do’s and don’ts for every category of subject, including men, women, older people, couples, brides and grooms, groups, and more.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Connect with your subjects through sincere compliments, repeating their name and discovering their passions.
  • Avoid using negative terms that will make subjects feel ill at ease.
  • Master the rules of posing, then know when to break them.
  • Be confident when posing couples at a wedding whether it's a bride and groom, mature couple or same sex couple.

This course is perfect for novice photographers just getting their feet wet in the world of portrait photography, but it also offers useful advice and techniques for even the most skilled professionals. By the end, you’ll be able to discover the beauty in every one of your subjects, and bring it out for the world to see.

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:

  • All levels of photographers who want to set themselves apart and up their posing game.
  • Professional photographers who want to learn new ways of posing women, men, children, couples, and groups so they can impress current  clients and attract new ones.
  • Hobbyist photographers who want to learn to pose their family and friends.

Course Instructor

Lindsay Adler

Lindsay Adler

Fashion photographer Lindsay Adler has risen to the top of her industry as both a photographer, educator, and Canon Explorer of Light.

Posing 101 with Lindsay Adler is rated 4.9 stars by 112 students

  • Armen B. Jul 19, 2023

    hello great online class my name is armen balian and ive traveld euroup content and its amazine class new carrer

  • John T L. Nov 29, 2022

    Being in the studio and having the opportunity to watch a professional at work is invaluable. He presentations are real life, and her explanations, and answers to questions really get the point accost. She is one of my favorite teachers.

  • Creative T. Dec 14, 2021

    Lindsay's classes are excellent. This one is packed with so much well-presented, useful information that I have had to watch it a few times to absorb it all.

  • Fátima M. Nov 9, 2021

    Your classes are the best ones on this platform. Lots of good information. Thanks.

  • Angel R. Jul 9, 2021

    This was an amazing class and really builds your confidence in finding poses for ANY situation. Really provides you with basic concepts and specialized scenarios to help you with posing under the variety of individuals you will be shooting. I very much appreciated this class and every minute is worth it!

  • Janaka R. Mar 26, 2021

    I would highly recommended. It really help me out. Very good course.

  • Maria E. Sep 21, 2020

    Love how Lindsay uses people to show her approach in action. Can't wait to try her advice!

  • Avril M. Sep 20, 2020

    Fantastic. So much information delivered so clearly. Feeling very motivated :)

  • Daniel S. Sep 17, 2020

    Lindsay really knows her stuff. I don't do a lot of studio work - mostly street and environmental portraits. But her advice rings true regardless. Excellent tips and best practices for any skill level!

  • Udo G. Nov 25, 2019

    Great tips here. Location scouting is a MUST... Even though lighting can change, having ideas in your mind already is super important.

  • Jereena F. Oct 27, 2019

    When posing a family with a pet how would you pose this scenario?

  • Diane A. Sep 30, 2019

    What if the model is wearing glasses - with movement of head - neck - what about glare in glasses?

  • Dillion B. Jul 18, 2019

    Lindsay Adler is my go to photographer for any inspiration. I absolutely love her work and was extremely excited when I saw this class on Creative Live. Her approach and technical expertise is so profound that it gives me motivation to go out there and improve myself every day. The class was fantastic!

  • volkan D. Jul 9, 2019

    Best Super I love the fact that she's stream lining everything. It helps so much especially work with everyday people. She covered posture, making people feel at ease, and loved the "posing pep talks

  • R. Jun 23, 2019

    Lyndsay Adler is a gem. She's a gifted and talented artist, a warehouse of useful information, and a generous and entertaining educator. This course will definitely improve your understanding of what works and what doesn't, and show you how to become better at your craft.

  • Lori S. Mar 16, 2019

    WOW - this is a fantastic class to learn from! Love Lindsay Adler's teaching approach, knowledge & personality. My first class on posing ... thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • noah S. Mar 12, 2019

    I can't say enough about how knowledgable Lindsay Adler is in this course. She is such a great instructor. Her method of instruction covers the basics, as well as some advanced techniques which are beneficial to both the beginner photographer and the more advanced. I know I will be referring back to this course throughout my photography career for a refresher. In this single course, she covers a gambit different photography settings and objectives. Lindsay Adler is a wealth of information. Take this course. You won't regret it.

  • Arkadiusz P. Jan 3, 2019

    GOOD :) ^^

  • Heidi Q. Aug 30, 2018

    I frequently refer back to this course before a shoot. The course is organized well so you can go to a specific subject, such as a senior girl, and quickly learn foundational poses without spending a lot of time digging through material. The way Lindsay communicates with each model is genuine and she illustrates this well. Highly recommend.

  • Patrick H. Jul 18, 2018

    lindsay adler is beast!!!!!!! love it!!!!

  • Daniel D. May 20, 2018

    I love Lindsay's style of teaching. Clear, concise, to the point, and very easy to follow. I've seen Lindsay live in action and you won't go wrong if you want a different perspective on posing. Well worth the time and money in my opinion.

  • Agnes B. Apr 1, 2018

    Love Lindsay's approachable style of teaching. She explains very well the concepts and illustrates them well. I own several of her classes, bought her books and always learning lots. Thank you. Highly recommend this class.

  • Abel R. Mar 20, 2018

    I love the fact that she's stream lining everything. It helps so much especially work with everyday people. She covered posture, making people feel at ease, and loved the "posing pep talks"

  • mike S. Mar 7, 2018

    Lindsay is the Queen of posing (and lighting), what she doesn't know isn't worth knowing, any of Lindsay's classes are beneficial and full of tips presented in an enthusiastic manner.

  • Penny . Mar 4, 2018

    I haven't finished watching yet but I've learned lots so far. Probably not for the advanced. I've learned a few tricks about posing along the way, but this put a lot of things into perceptive for me. I highly recommend this class.

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