Face Off.

Happy Holidays, wewearthings readers!

Hoodie: Marc Ecko, Jeans: BDG, Shoes: Kenneth Cole

Ugh thanks to Issa’s horrible video of me shortly after I had woken up for the mask shoot, I feel like I have to redeem myself and show a picture of what I actually look like (somewhat) normally. Which I usually don’t do, because, you know, I like to keep the focus on the fashion (or else I just hate being in photos- take your pick). Well, other than the facial fuzz which I am only growing out because I'm taking time off from work (aka VACATIONFACE). Plus, I mean, all the cute fashion bloggers in Houston already have TEH BOIFLENDINGS and this makes me saddings as I have no incentive to show face.

So I am usually not a fan of hoodies, but the BigBro got me and the LilBro these awesome hoodies for Christmas and I will make an exception for that. Because these babies fully zip up:

AWESOMMMMMEEEEE

This also leads me to another question, which is a problem I have encountered since guest posting on WWT and which lately more than a few of my friends have pointed out. How the heck do people pose? I’ve got my like one or two generic mannequin poses, but then after that, it feels like I should be doing more.

I think girls have more variety (AGAIN, ugh, I hate fashion) when it comes to poses. I mean they can pose against a wall and look seductive or they have more hair to play with and look down, etc etc. Guys, I don’t know man. What do we have? Both hands in pockets. One hand in pocket. Other hand in pocket. Hands behind back. Did I cover it all? I think so.

The standard generic hands-behind-back pose.



Well, I guess now that my head is showing, I can do the hand in the hair pose.



See... and then I'm out of ideas. Here are some other poses I thought might work out in future posts:

The pelvic thrust pose



The I-just-saw-a-hot-girl-so-I-am-biting-my-knuckles pose



The standard asian peace sign pose



The kind-of-sleazy-winking-at-you pose



The kinda douchebag-pointing-at-the-camera pose. Well, combined with jumping. There are never enough jumping shots in the fashion world.

Anyway, maybe I am making this out harder than it actually is, but, what can I say. I'm more comfortable behind the camera than in front of one.

43 comments:

  1. Looks like you're pretty comfortable in front of the camera too! Fashion poses are fun to make up. I like the pointing at the camera one. The weirder the better =D

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  2. Don't worry Dru, you are not alone in the how do I pose arena. I have the same issues so I usually end up looking frightened or psycho, neither of which are good looks. Haha... Anyway, I don't think you have anything to worry about I think all of the poses you came up with are awesome. LOL. Specially the douchebag one!

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  3. Dru!!!

    That is an awesome hoodie. I'm a big fan of all your poses. Well done. lol

    Gee, I would have bought a 18-200VR if I knew better. That's the best lens for a DX. I don't think you'd need anything else with your 50 f/1.8. 28-70 f/2.8 gets a lot of lens envy from guys but I must admit I would rather have a 18-200.

    I love the way your photos look. They are fabulous. Your style I guess. I don't think I can 'copy' that even if you tell me how you post process each of them.

    Happy Holidays. :)
    xoxox songy

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  4. Is this a new trend? This is the second time I'm seeing a Robot full zip hoodie.

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  5. Great to see you, Dru! We love the jumping pose- and we totally understand how you feel about the posing. Cath and I prefer the goofy grin ourselves because we can't figure out how to pose like models. I usually like how the guys in the UO catalog pose- pretty casual, but as I say, we do love your jump! Love the hoodie too!

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  6. lol Dru, your honesty is so refreshing. I do suppose men are somewhat limited in the 'standard' list of male poses. Perhaps next time imitate a fledgling chick. That would make for an interesting one.

    That hoody is wicked! May the force be with you. Hope the WWT crew had a fantastic holiday season

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  7. The pelvic thrust = yes! And I so need that hoodie in my life.

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  8. hahaha that hoodie is total Awesomeness! lol

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  9. wait, i just realized that u guys are 30 somethings.
    really?
    NO WAY!

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  10. Love the hoodie, it looks awesome!!

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  11. I love this post:) The jumping-pointing shot has got to be my favourite! You are right, those kind of shots are never enough.

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  12. That hoodie is the best thing EVER.
    End of.
    :)

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  13. Haha...my vote is for the hand in hair pose, classic.

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  14. dru thats a wicked hoodie,love the print on the hood.
    hope your well dear x
    Muah
    Marian

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  15. Thanks for showing your face even though you hate being in photos!!!
    Haha this hoodie is awesome ^^ I have problems with posing too. Every time I stand in front of the camera I ask myself 'What kind of face should I pull?' WHERE THE HECK SHOULD I PUT MY HANDS? You see, I never know what to do with my hands.
    But you're right, girls have more possibilities.
    The last pose is awesome though!!!

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  16. lol.. i vote for the hand in hair pose. love it

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  17. that is a fricken awesome hoodie!

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  18. you are toooooo funny! first, that hoodie is WAY COOL! Second, I love that last jumping pose-it is my favorite!

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  19. WOW that is a heckuva cool hoodie - wish I had gotten one for my brother for Christmas, he would love it!

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  20. That last photo is such a WINNNNNNNNARRRRRRR ♥

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  21. wow love what you're wearing! + your blog.

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  22. Hey Dru!
    Thank you for commenting on my blog;)
    To be honest, I don't think you need any help with posing...You are good as it is...Just loosen up a bit , relax and it will be perfect!
    I want to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year filled with lots of joyful events and fun experiences! :)

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  23. I vote for the jumping.
    But I think your pelvic thrust pose needs more THRUST. Maybe I should show you the power walker pose, you would love it. Maybe I should do a post on it....

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  24. i have to know, who makes this hoodie and where can I find it?

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  25. That's one badass hoodie, wow!

    Certainly didn't expect to see that as I was scrolling through...(smile)

    Happy New Year!

    xxx

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  26. that hoodie is beyond amazing. no lie.

    xoxo,
    La C.

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  27. like the last pic. happy new year!

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  28. happy new year my darlings! looking forward to seeing what you'll be wearing in the new yr.
    muah x
    Marian

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  29. Happy New Year to you all at we wear things!

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  30. You're hilarious! Not to mention, pretty cute. :wink:
    I'm going to suggest in addition of pelvic thrust and so on...the 'I'm washing my hair under the waterfall' pose. Look up, eyes closed, both hands behind head as if there's a squirrel behind your head.

    Btw. Great pics taken by you.

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  31. Thanks for all the comments everyone! And Tracy- I'd try that pose, but I don't know if upshots of my nostrils would be very flattering

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  32. hey dru, hope u had a lovely holiday. plz resend comment, somehow i made it dissappear:$ (damn u technology!) x, A.

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  33. lol. i enjoyed the labels with different poses. that hoodie is crazy awesome.

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