Clutches
Dec 7, 2018

From Alexa Chung to the Olsens, the 14 Camera Poses You Need to Know

by Nicole Kliest

We’ve covered in depth the myriad of ways to take a great photo. From avoiding a low angle to standing up straight, the tips and tricks to looking top-notch on camera are ready for the taking. But there's always more to learn, right? That's why we turned to our favorite celebrities for some posing inspiration.

Women in the limelight spend a lot of time posing for photographs, so naturally, they're very well versed in the tricks of the trade. When it comes to women who seemingly never take a bad photo, we looked a bit closer and realized they have a small set of poses they always turn to. Enter: today’s slideshow. We gathered 14 celebrity poses for you to practice and perfect for your next event. Trust us—your Instagram feed will thank you.

The Sidekick

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Victor Boyko/Getty Images

WHO: Chiara Ferragni

HOW: Play it cool and cross one foot over the other.

The Double-Down

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Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret

WHO: Alessandra Ambrosio

HOW: Hands on hips, feet hip-length apart.

The Tendu

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Ian Gavan/Getty Images

WHO: Taylor Swift

HOW: Pretend you are in ballet class and point your foot forward with one hand firmly on your hip.

The Foot Massager

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David M. Benett/Getty Images for Topshop

WHO: Alexa Chung

HOW: Cross at your ankles, and flatten the outer edge of your foot onto the ground.

The Point and Stretch

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John Lamparski/WireImage

WHO: Eva Chen

HOW: Shift your weight to one side, but instead of a severe hip pop, point your toe out as far as you can in the opposite direction.

The One-Leg Wonder

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Monica Schipper/Getty Images

WHO: Olivia Palermo

HOW: No muss, no fuss—just stick your right leg slightly more forward than the left.

The Symmetrical Saint

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Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Gabriela Cadena

WHO: Blake Lively

HOW: Face the corner with a hand on your hip and the same foot forward.

The Coy Cutie

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Steve Granitz/WireImage

WHO: Emma Stone

HOW: Stand with your arms at your side and feet almost touching, and slightly shift your rib cage to the left or right.

The Curvature

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Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Clara Lionel Foundation

WHO: Rihanna

HOW: Pose from the side to show off your curves, of course.

The Lean-Back

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Mike Marsland/WireImage

WHO: Victoria Beckham

HOW: Face the camera at a three-quarter angle, lean back, and snap!

The Demure Duo

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Robin Marchant/Getty Images

WHO: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

HOW: Posing with your bestie? Forget slinging your arms around each other’s shoulders. Stand tall and face inward toward each other. Don’t forget to say “prunes”!

The Straight Squeeze

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Donato Sardella/Getty Images for FORWARD by Elyse Walker

WHO: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

HOW: Cross your legs, but keep them and your arms straight to elongate your body.

The One-Hand Hip

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Andrew H. Walker/WireImage

WHO: Karlie Kloss

HOW: Ever so slightly shift your weight to the left, and casually place your hand on your hip.

The Look-at-Me

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Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

WHO: Beyoncé

HOW: Slightly bend your elbows and place both hands palm down onto your upper thighs.

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