Portrait Posing

http://www.scrapjazz.com/topics/Photography/Lessons/452.php

What I learned:
- Posing is one of the most important aspects of a picture
- Good techniques are: Allowing the subject to sit comfortably, let subjects sit or stand as they feel normal and make slight adjustments, don't be afraid to give direction, don't have subjects worry about animales, don't worry about things you can't control.


http://www.best-family-photography-tips.com/family-portrait-poses.html

What I learned:
Try to capture the magic, the most memorable pictures are the candid ones of families interacting with themselves, or couples kissing. Also you really should only follow rules when they make sense. If a picture breaks the rules it could still work.