Some model poses seem to pop up everywhere repeating across different mediums and across decades. Many photographers deride these posing cliches, but these cliches can be useful on fashion and other model shoots, especially when working with new models still learning how to move. They can help create serviceable images when you are stuck for ideas or when you need shoot a series of good looks in a short period of time.
Developing a working vocabulary of cliche poses can be worth just as much as coming up with the latest and greatest pose. Here one pose is held by four different models on four very different shoots.
The Headache can be used in a variety of situations without looking like a repeat. It can be quite useful as a direction for new models and experienced pros.
