Staging Ideas: Modelled Items

Not sure how to stage your photos of modelled knit or crochet items? Here are some ideas. Feel free to add your own in the comments!



General: Backgrounds/Settings, Activities, Etc.
  • in a forest
  • at a beach
  • at home
  • having a picnic
  • having an intimate dinner
  • playing a sport, running, dancing
  • balancing on a log, looking up at a building
  • watching a sunset
  • studying in a library
  • wading in the ocean, at the fair

Stuff on Heads: Hats, Hoods, Etc.; Stuff on Necks & Shoulders: Scarves, Cowls, Small Shawls, Necklines on Tops, Etc.
  • smiling 
  • laughing
  • looking off-camera
  • putting item on
  • taking item off
  • sticking out tongue
  • attaching a shawl pin
  • putting on makeup/chap stick
  • reading a book
  • adjusting the item
  • looking over one shoulder
  • making a goofy face
  • looking serious
  • looking surprised
  • drinking from a mug/glass
  • about to eat a cupcake
  • catching a snowflake with tongue
  • raising one eyebrow, looking pensive
  • blowing out a candle
  • blowing bubbles with a wand
  • blowing gum bubbles
  • eating cotton candy
  • smelling a flower
  • styling hair, combing hair
  • holding finger to mouth in a shushing pose

Stuff on Arms & Hands: Mittens, Gloves, Fingerless Mitts, Sleeve Details, Etc.
  • hands holding props
  • hands holding other hands
  • playing an instrument
  • holding playing cards
  • typing on a computer keyboard
  • taking a photo
  • braiding hair
  • throwing a ball
  • forming a snowball
  • hanging from a tree branch
  • digging in the garden
  • baby's hand wrapped around a finger
  • hanging laundry
  • folding laundry
  • writing
  • driving a car
  • holding an open book
  • making a heart shape with hands
  • tying a shoe
  • wrapping a gift
  • hanging a Christmas ornament
  • catching snowflakes
  • rolling dice
  • resting on a ballet barre
  • knitting
  • crocheting
  • preparing or spinning wool
  • punching towards the camera
  • fastening jewellery

Stuff on Torsos: Pullovers, Cardigans, Tunics, Large Shawls, Etc. (Full View)
  • extending arms to either side (Titanic pose!)
  • stretching
  • waving to a friend
  • arms in a V above head (victory pose)
  • both hands on hips
  • one hand on hip
  • reaching for something
  • arms crossed
  • looking out a window
  • hand resting on a railing
  • shovelling snow

Stuff on Bums & Full Legs: Skirts, Leggings, Hem Details of Torso Items, Etc.
  • twirling (freeze motion)
  • leaning against a wall
  • climbing stairs
  • walking uphill
  • riding a bike
  • sitting in a chair/stool/couch
  • fastening a belt
  • putting something in a pocket
  • one foot kicked up behind
  • curtseying
  • sitting in a hammock

Stuff on Lower Legs & Feet: Socks, Slippers, Legwarmers, Etc.
  • feet in dance poses
  • feet in yoga poses
  • going up stairs
  • coming down stairs
  • jumping in the air
  • standing on tiptoes
  • curling toes on a fluffy mat
  • feet hanging off a bed
  • feet dangling from a chair
  • standing on a footstool
  • ankles crossed with feet resting on a surface
  • marching
  • prancing

Stuff Around the Home: Blankets, Cushions, Etc.
  • curled up on the couch
  • wrapped in a blanket near a campfire
  • in front of the fireplace
  • clutching a pillow/cushion to chest
  • cuddling a stuffed toy
  • holding a TV remote
  • holding popcorn
  • looking sick with a thermometer in mouth

Toddlers' & Children's Poses/Activities
  • playing with blocks
  • jumping rope
  • running towards camera
  • running away from camera
  • skipping
  • jumping up and down
  • playing ball
  • dancing
  • playing hopscotch
  • colouring in a colouring book
  • clapping
  • playing peekaboo/hiding face behind hands
  • hanging upside down from monkey bars/other object
  • reaching to be picked up
  • learning to walk
  • having a tea party
  • playing with water pistols

Baby Poses
  • who am I kidding--babies don't pose

If you use any of these ideas, I'd love to see them. Drop a link in the comments!

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