cheese_greaterWhy do celebrity actresses and models do that pose where they angle their leg diagonally/45°?
berdandyYou’re on the right idea, but it’s got nothing to do with triangles, and more to do with lens tricks and musculature.
The weight-bearing leg is positioned furthest from the camera, allowing lens foreshortening to make the active muscles seem smaller to match the front leg. The front leg is extended without bearing weight to smooth out the muscle fibers, and in this case creates visually-interesting leading lines. Sometimes they’re crossed in front too. Same effect, back leg bears the weight.
TOP ANSWER - Fascinating actually. Excellent take here :)
Where the heck did you learn all that?
I used to do photography as a side gig, with an interest in fashion and portraiture. When I was dealing with new models or doing portraits for friends, I had to do a lot of posing with people who don’t know how to position themselves for the camera.
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