15 Celebrity-Approved Tricks That Can Help You Look Stunning in Any Photo
Photography
02/10/2023

Who has mastered the art of posing better than celebrities, who are always in the spotlight? Probably no one. When you’ve run out of ideas for how to make your photos look fresh and exciting, just take a look at a bunch of photographs of your favorite celebrity. Chances are, they use clever tricks that make photographers fight for the best spot to take their photos. We’ve analyzed dozens of images of these 15 famous women to find their signature poses and help you make your own photos more diverse.
1. Zendaya likes being playful in front of the camera.

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2. Blake Lively puts her hand on her hip to highlight her curves.

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3. Salma Hayek waves at the audience.

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4. Paris Hilton gracefully bends her right leg.

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5. Lady Gaga gently touches her face, attracting attention to her jewelry.

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6. Lily Collins poses with her gorgeous back.

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7. Kristen Stewart raises her right shoulder, adding some asymmetry to her pose.

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8. Jennifer Lopez demonstrates her legs, and high-slit dresses help her do that.

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9. Katy Perry puts both hands on her waist.

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10. Eva Mendes sends kisses to her fans.

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11. Lupita Nyong’o rests her relaxed hands on her hips.

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12. Selena Gomez keeps her hands clasped together.

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13. Renée Zellweger poses half-turned.

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14. Miranda Kerr plays with her skirts.

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15. Monica Bellucci demonstrates her long neck and bends her head to the right.

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Which of these posing tricks will you use during your next photo shoot?
Preview photo credit ANGELA WEISS / AFP / East News, Gregorio T. Binuya / Everett Collection / East News
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