Adult Graduation Portraits, please help

[jenn2]

This afternoon I have my first adult gradutation session. This is a mother who went back to school and is now graduating, the question is how to pose her. She is over 50yrs old and I don't think the posing I use for high school seniors would apply to her. She will be doing cap and gown shots, as well as casual shots. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

 

[KmH]

This afternoon I have my first adult gradutation session. This is a mother who went back to school and is now graduating, the question is how to pose her. She is over 50yrs old and I don't think the posing I use for high school seniors would apply to her. She will be doing cap and gown shots, as well as casual shots. Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

You want to keep it simple, dignified, and respectable.

Exactly how to pose her will depend on the location, angle and position of the Sun, her body type, her face type, and any issues that need to be addressed like a double chin, deep set eyes, or a prominent nose.