The Photographer's Posing & Prompt Guide: Natural Poses, Easy Prompts & Proven Techniques for Better Portraits

What do you do when your clients are standing in front of your camera…and suddenly you have no idea what to tell them?
The Photographer’s Posing & Prompt Guide is a practical, easy-to-use resource designed to help photographers confidently direct real people while creating natural, flattering portraits.
Instead of memorizing complicated poses, you’ll learn simple posing foundations, easy prompts, and repeatable techniques you can use during an actual session.
Inside you’ll discover:
• 25 individual poses you can use again and again
• 10 dependable go-to poses for fast inspiration
• 50 natural prompts that create genuine expressions
• Simple techniques for posing different body types comfortably and respectfully
• Posing flows for couples and families
• Ideas for babies, toddlers, and senior portraits
• Fast, efficient wedding-day posing
• An emergency posing guide for those moments when your mind goes blank
• The “10 Photos From One Pose” technique for creating more gallery variety without constantly repositioning your clients
• A Master Posing Cheat Sheet for quick reference
Whether you’re a newer photographer learning how to direct clients or an experienced photographer who occasionally needs fresh inspiration, this guide is designed to help you spend less time wondering what to do next—and more time creating photographs your clients love.
Pose. Prompt. Connect. Create.
By Amanda Myers
Focal Charm Photography