Posing guides

A little prep goes a long way on photo day. Practical tips for how to stand, what to bring and how to look your best — whether it's school portraits, team sport, formals or a corporate headshot.

Photo Day Basics: What to Wear and How to Prep

The essentials that apply no matter what we're photographing on the day — what to wear, how to prep, and how to relax in front of the camera.

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Individual School Portraits: A Parent & Student Guide

Simple prep so an individual portrait looks like your child on their best day — no fuss required.

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Class & Group Photos: Getting Everyone Camera-Ready

How we arrange a class or group so everyone is visible, sharp and looking their best — and how staff can help it go quickly.

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Yearbook & Candid Shots: Clubs, Activities & School Life

What makes a great candid yearbook photo — and how students and staff can help without "performing" for the camera.

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Basketball Photo Day: Team & Action Shot Tips

How we set up basketball team photos and get sharp, dynamic action shots courtside.

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Netball Photo Day: Team & Action Shot Tips

How to look sharp in a netball team photo, plus tips for shooting, defending and centre-court action shots.

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Soccer / Football Photo Day: Team & Action Shot Tips

Team lineup basics and how to get a great action shot on the pitch — dribbling, kicking and in goal.

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AFL / Aussie Rules Photo Day: Team & Action Shot Tips

Team photo basics plus how to nail a marking, kicking or handball action shot.

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Rugby League Photo Day: Team & Action Shot Tips

How we set up a rugby league team photo, and what makes a strong running, tackling or passing action shot.

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Swimming Photo Day: Poolside & Presentation Tips

How to prepare for poolside portraits, starting-block shots and presentation photos.

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Athletics & Cross Country Photo Day Tips

Starting blocks, baton handoffs, finish-line moments and field events — how to look strong across every athletics discipline.

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Team Sports Photo Day: General Tips for Any Code

General posing tips for any team sport we haven't written a dedicated guide for yet — hockey, volleyball, touch football, cricket and more.

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School Formal: Solo & Individual Portrait Tips

How to stand, what to bring, and how to look your most confident in a solo formal portrait.

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School Formal: Couple & Friend Group Photos

How couples and friend groups can pose naturally for formal photos, without the classic stiff line-up.

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School Formal: Red-Carpet Arrivals Photo & Video

What to expect at the red-carpet arrivals setup, and how to make the most of your walk-in photo and video.

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Corporate Headshots: How to Look Confident and On-Brand

Simple prep for a headshot that looks professional, approachable and consistent with the rest of your team.

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Conferences & Events: Looking Great in Candid Coverage

How to look your best in the natural, candid coverage typical of conferences, launches and networking events.

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Graduation Day: Stage, Gown & Group Photo Tips

How to look sharp crossing the stage, and how to get the best family and group photos once the ceremony wraps up.