Okay, so I’ve been seeing this “looking away pose” all over social media, and I was like, “What’s the big deal?” I decided to dig in and figure out what it’s all about, and, more importantly, try it out myself.
My Little Experiment
First, I needed some examples. I started by browsing, you know, the usual spots – Instagram, Pinterest, even some fashion blogs. I noticed a pattern. Most of these “looking away” photos had a few things in common:
- It’s Not Candid (Usually): It’s not like someone just happened to catch them looking away. It’s posed, but it’s supposed to look casual.
- Body Language Matters: It’s not just about the head turn. The shoulders, the tilt of the body…it all plays a part.
- Setting the Scene: The background seems to matter. It’s often something interesting, but not too distracting.
Putting it into Practice
So, armed with my newfound knowledge, I decided to give it a shot. My first attempt? Total fail. I asked my friend to take a picture, I looked away, and…I just looked awkward. Like I was trying way too hard.
I studied the sample photos again. The key, I realized, was to look natural. The sample pictures are all beautiful and moving. To look natural, I should be doing something and act spontaneously. Don’t just stand there, it is too posed. I realized I needed to relax and, pretend, I was caught up in the moment in the scene.
My next few attempts were better. I tried:
- Looking out a window, pretending to be lost in thought.
- Turning my head slightly while walking down the street, as if something caught my eye.
- Sitting at a cafe, “looking” at something just out of frame.
The Results?
Honestly, it took a few tries to get it right. But I started to understand the appeal. When done well, the “looking away pose” can make a photo look more natural, and maybe even a little mysterious.
It is very interesting about that, I think I got it, and will try more in the future. It’s all about practice, like everything!
