Up against the wall

(Click on photos to enlarge)

Finding a wall that a model can use for posing is rarely a problem. Indoors or out, there’s usually one nearby. I’ll sometimes ask that she lean her back or side against it. Doing so can be quite liberating for actors or models. Because it’s a physical support, the wall can offer more freedom for someone trying to work out a pose. She’s able to avoid the awkwardness that people often feel when standing by themselves, unsupported. 
​
What I find useful too, on occasion, is having the model lean head or chest first against a wall. The results are akin to the above, but since it’s her head or chest that’s now touching the wall, the dynamic is different. It’s probably not something she does regularly, so this novel position can make the experience more interesting and liberating for her, leading to some engaging images.

The three photos above show two models with their heads either against or very close to a wall. The first image shows Jaida staring at the wall intently, as if in deep thought. The following two pictures show Ginny and Jaida with their heads solidly touching the wall. To me, it almost seems the wall's blocking them from moving forward, both physically and  mentally, making them appear rather depressed.

 
​FREE T-SHIRT
​​...when you sign up for a One-To-One Workshop​!! This is a Fruit-Of-The-Loom, 98% cotton shirt. It has my absolutely gorgeous logo (see top of page) printed on the front. Available sizes are men's medium, large, and extra-large. These shirts may also be purchased.

Another variation is having the model touch the wall with both hands, as in the two photos above. Again, this physical support allows for a wide variety of bodily contortions. The appeal of these specific poses for me are the odd angle of the young woman’s head (as well as the hair-covered face) in the top picture and the apparent climbing effort of the girl in the bottom picture.

In the above two pictures, it appears the teenage girl is trying to retreat into the wall from a couple of uncomfortable situations. It's as if she hopes it will magically open and whisk her someplace far away.

CONTACT PETER
to schedule a class or
​for more information