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1. Hands:
* Girl’s fingers should be long and elegant.
* Guys should have hands lightly fisted (like they are holding a small rock).

2. Feet:
* Feet hip width apart will give a look of strength
* Feet at different angles or heights (on a step, chair etc) will give better “balance” to depth.

3. Arms
* Elbows bent express a comfortable casualness.
* Arms straight give a feeling of formality and often stiffness (to be used with much caution)

4. Head / Chin
* Head tipped back slightly will generally give an attitude of “punk” (especially for guys, think, “bring it on”)
* Head tipped back to the “high” shoulder will feel fun and flirty
* Head down toward the “low” shoulder can express power or position (especially when shooting up at the subject).

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5. Legs
* Legs spread hip width apart while standing will give an air of strength.
* Generally while standing, one leg should hold the body weight; the other leg can be bent, or extended behind like a graceful dancer

6. Shoulders
* Should be on different “planes” (i.e. one slightly higher or lower than the other)
* Shoulders square on will express a strong attitude.

7. Joints
* One rule: If it bends, bend it. This goes for elbows, knees, wrists, etc.

8. Hips
* Girls who stand with hips tilted forward will appear more slender