Strike a Pose: Posing for Prom Pictures

You've got the perfect dress, the perfect hairdo, and a great date.  But what's all that worth if you don't have the perfect picture to remember the night?  We've got a few tips for the different prom poses that photographers like to use.

Facing Each Other

• You and your date should stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart.
• Your front hand should be on your date's chest, right below his shoulder.  Your other hand could go around his waist or neck— whichever works for you.
• His hands should be around your waist.
• Tilt your heads slightly toward one another.

Back to Front

• Your feet should be between his feet.  And his feet should be about shoulder-width apart.
• Your back should touch his chest.
• His hands will be on your waist, and your hands can be on top of his.
• Tilt your heads slightly inward toward one another.

However your photographer decides to pose you, you should remember to smile naturally.  You don't want to look back on your prom pictures and see a strained smile!

If props are available, go ahead and use them!  Boas, sunglasses, hats, etc. make great additions to pictures.   But take a few traditional portraits, too.  You'll want to have those.