Photography Poses

5 words in this vocabulary list

verb to smile broadly, especially in an unrestrained or silly manner

  • She walked into the room, grinning from ear to ear as she greeted her colleagues.
  • I caught my friend grinning mischievously as she played a prank on our other friend.
  • The comedian had the audience grinning like Cheshire cats with his hilarious jokes.
  • The old man sat on the park bench, grinning at the memories of his youth.

noun a photograph or illustration of a person, especially a celebrity, that is considered sexually attractive

adjective relating to or characteristic of a pinup; sexually attractive

  • The pinup model was featured on the cover of the magazine.
  • I love collecting vintage pinup posters.
  • She looked like a total pinup in that outfit.
  • The classic car was a pinup of 1950s design.

noun a position or attitude assumed in posing for a photograph or painting

verb to assume a particular position, especially a pretended one

  • The model struck a graceful pose for the photographer.
  • Hey, let's pose for a group photo!
  • Stop posing and just be yourself.
  • The new policy poses a challenge for small businesses.

noun a person's posture or position, especially when standing

adjective not moving or making any progress

  • During the ceremony, it is important to stand still and remain quiet.
  • Hey, can you please stand still for a second so I can take a picture?
  • Yo, don't move! Just stand still and let me do my thing.
  • In times of chaos, it's important to stand still and find your inner peace.

adjective having the grace, pose, or proportions of a statue

  • The statuesque woman stood tall and elegant at the gala event.
  • Wow, she's so statuesque, like a model or something.
  • She's got that statuesque vibe that turns heads wherever she goes.
  • His leadership style was statuesque, commanding respect from all who worked with him.