The men's modeling industry is still a fraction of its female counterpart, but men are having an increased presence in the fashion industry. Several standard poses work well for men, but there are also poses that do not work at all. Here are some general tips to make sure you get the best images possible with your male models. 1) For men, it is important to use wide-spaced "action" type shots rather than posed and catalog-style photos. 2) Keep white space around male models. They need room to breathe! Putting them against a busy background will look too busy and they will appear larger than they are. If at all possible, avoid backgrounds with lots of small patterns as it will accentuate the male's shape and size. 3) One common mistake men make is wearing clothing that doesn't fit their body type and trying to pose as if it does. Wearing baggy clothes hides your model's body and makes him look much larger than he is. A great way to avoid this is to work wi...
