This downloadable 41-page PDF is packed with specific, practical posing strategies to help you flatter every body type, accentuate curves, and correct common posing faults—without relying on Photoshop or generic advice. Inside, you’ll learn:
- What makes a great boudoir photo—the 5 elements every image must get right to stand out.
- How to balance her proportions using 8 movement points that influence how curves appear on camera.
- How to pose each body part for maximum impact, including ankles, knees, hips, waist, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and head.
- A cheat sheet of posing rules that helps you spot and fix mistakes quickly during your shoot.
- How to direct seductive expressions, so she looks confident and engaged instead of stiff or disconnected.
- Why using precise language matters—and how unclear direction leads to unflattering results.
- How to use mirroring instead of words to instantly communicate even complex poses (ideal for anxious clients or language barriers).
- The difference between strict posing and flow posing—and when each approach works best.
- How to pose legs and feet to lengthen her silhouette and create flattering shapes with triangles and curves.
- How to enhance her hip line, whether your client has narrow hips, curves, or wants a stronger hourglass shape.
- How to direct her to kick her hip to the side, shift her weight, or pop her booty for maximum shape.
- Why every client wants at least one booty shot—and exactly how to photograph her backside to flatter her frame.
- Subtle posing tricks to downplay cellulite, including shadow direction and body positioning.
- How to amplify her bust naturally, even without lingerie, using arm pressure and camera angle.
- Poses that give her maximum cleavage, especially for small-chested or athletic women.
- Techniques to make her breasts look perkier, including one specific pose that lifts the chest and tightens skin across the torso.
- How to slim her waistline through side angles, posture, and body position on her back or stomach.
- The easiest way to soften her tummy without Photoshop—just by changing how she breathes.
- How to pose her arms for a slimmer look, reduced tension, and to diminish distractions.
- The 7 classical rules for posing hands, so fingers look elegant and never awkward.
Miko –
Oh my goodness, let me tell you about this posing guide! It truly is a game-changer for my posing skills. Before I discovered this guide, I was struggling with posing my subjects in a way that was both flattering and natural. But after using the guide, I was able to schedule a few test shoots and pose my subjects with confidence and understanding like never before!
This guide is comprehensive and covers a wide range of techniques for different body types. The detailed instructions and examples provided make it easy to understand and implement the techniques in your own work. The guide also places a strong emphasis on understanding the female form and how to pose it in a way that is flattering and natural.
But it’s not just about the technical aspects of photography, it’s also about creating an empowering and comfortable experience for the boudoir subject. This guide provided tips on how to build trust and create a positive atmosphere, which has resulted in some truly beautiful and intimate photographs from my test sessions.
I cannot recommend this boudoir posing guide by Jason Guy enough. It has truly been a game-changer for me and has greatly improved my posing direction and the quality of my boudoir photographs. It’s a must-have for any photographer looking to improve their boudoir photography skills.
Lindsay –
As a photography enthusiast, I was always curious about boudoir photography but didn’t know where to begin. I recently found and purchased Jason Guy’s Boudoir Posing Guide and I am blown away by the amount of valuable information it contains! As a boudoir photographer, I have always struggled with posing and creating alluring photos, but this guide has completely changed the game for me.
The guide covers all the important aspects of boudoir photography, from balancing proportions to directing alluring expressions. The instructions are clear, concise and easy to follow. I especially like the images and examples he uses throughout to make it even easier to understand the concepts. I found the tips on using precise language and mirroring to be very helpful for wrapping my head around how to more effectively communicate posing direction to the women I’m photographing.
The guide also includes a helpful posing cheat sheet I plan to bring with me on my next shoot in case I get stuck and need some inspiration. Oh! and another thing I really found enlightening was explanation of the difference between strict and flow posing, and when to use each depending on the type of woman I’m photographing and how she accepts direction.
I am so excited to put all the new techniques and tactics I’ve learned from this guide into practice at my next boudoir session. I am confident that these tips will take my boudoir photography to the next level and help me create stunning, alluring photos that my subjects will love!
If you’re a boudoir photographer looking to improve your posing skills, I highly recommend Jason Guy’s Posing Guide. The density of specific information and tips included in this guide is truly amazing and I can’t wait to put them into practice! Thank you Jason!!!
Stephanie –
The Boudoir Posing Guide PDF has truly transformed my approach to photographing women. The guide is concise and offers so many nuggets I hardly know where to begin! Two aspects that really resonated with me were the 8 major movement points and the tips on directing alluring expressions. I’ve never read anything that so completely answered how to pose women and did it so succinctly! Thank you Jason for this posing guide! I’ve learned more about posing women from an evening reading this then all the formal training I took in college!
Debi (verified owner) –
As someone who is not easily impressed, I can honestly say Jason Guy’s Boudoir Posing Guide is excellent! Here’s why –
• Comprehensive
— All essential aspects of posing for boudoir photography, including:
–Techniques tailored to all body types
–Balancing proportions
–Directing alluring expressions
–Advice on using mirroring and precise language to better communicate posing directions
— Insightful strategies for establishing trust with your client
• Visual Aids
–Beautiful images effectively illustrate the techniques discussed
–Arrows and lines on the photos to further aid in comprehension
• Posing Cheat Sheet:
–includes a great 1-page posing cheat sheet, summarizing 8 key points for enhancing a woman’s curves
Whether you’re a photographer aiming to elevate your boudoir work or a client seeking expert guidance for more confidence before a photoshoot, I cannot recommend Jason Guy’s Posing Guide enough. The depth of knowledge is presented in an easy-to-understand manner enhanced by visual examples that aid comprehension. I am excited to apply these techniques in my future shoots to level up my client’s experience.
Thank you, Jason, for creating this beautiful resource!