The Unposing Guide Is Here!!!
This has been a labor of love that’s for sure. But, I am so unbelivably happy with the finished product!
The Unposing Guide was inspired when people and photographers started asking me how I get such natural looking family shots. I’ll be the first to admit it. Posing is not my strong point. So, from the beginning of my business instead of trying to get my clients to look like models by posing them I focused on capturing each client being themselves. I wanted to find what was unique and fun about each family. I realized that on each shoot I was using the same techniques to get families to have fun and loosen up. And that’s where the Unposes were born.
What is an Unpose? It’s a means to get to the reactions and interactions I want from my clients. It’s a way to break the habit of saying “Cheese!”. And a way to break the ice. Every time I used an Unpose I got different results because each family is unique and different. I love capturing families being themselves at that stage in their lives. I don’t want to pose them and make them something they’re not. Sometimes it’s the Unpose I want to photograph and other times it’s the reaction from the Unpose I want. Both are great for capturing relaxed and natural family sessions!
The Unposing Guide is geared towards you Pro Mom*togs, both beginner and advanced, although Non-Pro Mom*togs can definitely learn a few tricks from it as well (don’t worry, my next project is just for you Mom*togs!). Besides containing 21 Unposes and pictures it also has helpful tips and tricks to get your clients to have fun. I’m really hoping this will help photographers take their family shoots to the next level!
The Unposing Guide is an instantly downloadable document. It’s sized at 4×6 so you can either print it out on your home printer or at your favorite lab. Simply punch a hole in the corner and secure a metal ring or ribbon to the corner so you can keep it on you for reference. The names of the unposes are catchy making them easy to remember so when you’re out shooting there’s no more struggling with “What do I have my clients do next?”.
I have two big special people that I need to thank. The Unposing Guide would have not been possible without Jamie from So Divine Designs. She designed the whole thing and put up with endless changes. Thank you, Jamie! Also, I would like to thank Kristi who implemeted all of the new changes to the blog. She added the side bar over to the right so there’s now better places advertising space as well as a bunch of other cool features. She worked long and hard on it and I think it looks awesome!
I hope everyone who purchases the Guide loves it and it helps open up a whole new world of shooting for you! Remember, the most important part is to have fun. If you’re having fun than your clients will have fun! Happy Shooting!!!
About DrewB
I’ve started this blog as a way to connect with other moms who love photography. Whether you are a professional photographer who is looking for advice on how to manage your own business and your family or if you are a mom who is looking for tips on how to take better pictures of your kids, I hope that you can find some good information and be inspired!
how did you know?! i was just thinking yesterday about when the guide would be complete!! skippidy doo dah!! thanks for all the hard work.
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$95! whew! I’ll have to save up for it once I start charging in January. Looks fantastic, though.
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The guide looks AMAZING! You put so much hard work into it, I’m so impressed! Love all your stuff!
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YAY!!! So excited!!! and BTW, I just looove that backdrop in the first photo.
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OH yeah, and good job with the blog Kristi!!
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Awesome!! I have been trying to find books about posing or unposing and have not liked what I have found so far.
Thanks for the great book!!!
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Congratulations Drew. It’s downloading as I type — cannot wait to check it out!
I’ll admit I am a pose book addict. Posing is the most difficult thing I come across in shooting. Especially with families that I do not know it’s hard to get them to interact and for the mom to not yell “smile” the entire shoot.
Drew’s posing guide is by far the BEST thing I’ve come across for capturing more of the lifestyle photography that I and my clients love. It’s definitely an investment worth making!
It looks great Drew!! Can’t wait to see what else you have in store.
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I simply a.dor.e the Unposing Guide. It is brilliant, beautiful, encouraging, and most of all will make taking pictures so much more relaxing and fun for the families and the photographer.
Drew! you are amazing and extravagantly generous to share your tips!
Seriously, think of the zillions of families who will be hanging up better, more natural, happy, real pictures up on their walls and mantles thanks to your help!
I big puffy heart Drew!!!
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I’m so proud of my BFF! Great job Drew!
Yay! I am going to add this to my (early) Christmas wish list! This will come in so handy for me (I have recently started taking photos for people as a little side business!!!) This will be invaluable to people! Thank you!!
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Cool, what a great idea!
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Love, Love the unposing guide! I’ve already sent it off to print. Thank you Drew for your fabulous tips and your generosity. You rock!
LOVE it! Thanks so much! You need to go on tour…
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I thought maybe this may be one of the surprises you have been working on…..a guide to help others. I’m going to pass on this one for now, but I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us non pros!
Your blog looks awesome. I love it!
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I love the posing guide, Drew! I’m hoping to use it a lot this month during family portrait sessions. Thanks for al your hard work. It really shines through in all the detail and thought put in on each page. Congratulations! I will definitely send you some pictures of the results.
LOVE this unposing guide!!! It’s exactly what I needed, and you did such a beautiful job of creating it Drew!
Thank you, and keep up the good work!
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Thanks Drew! I will be getting this very soon!! Can’t wait!
I downloaded you guide the other day. I have a holiday shoot this weekend. I cannot wait to use your tips and suggestions. While I picked up a few on my own over time, it always helps to get more ideas from such a talented person. Now you should come up with one for couples and weddings.
OMG…. I am saving my money to get this ASAP!!! Can’t wait to use it! You are w/o a doubt my most favorite inspiration. Thanks for sharing your tips… I know I will learn sooo much!