This one seems like it should be higher.

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The real reason photo 2 is better because you can see her chest, that's what it's REALLY about.

Idk about this bc sometimes the first one has a cutesy affect and looks rlly good

Guys, these are technical pointers, not a regular photo shoot, so commenting on whether the subject is smiling is a moot point unless this professional photographer references it. Leave it to the professionals to instruct what is to be looked at in this 'class'.

I always sit up straight and pull my shoulders back. It feels awkward when I'm doing it but the pictures look so much better.

So yes she posed like a model... where the bag and clothes are more important than the person.

This one should be higher. Even though she doesn't explain with a caption, it's very nice use of leading lines and interesting angles.

The poses may be better, but why does everyone today make that serious, sublime expression? I like the smile much better - makes them more sympathetic.

I would have hung the purse over my shoulder . . . dangling between the legs looks awkward

The cup seems to be important too.

I think in most of these pictures she looks much happier in the "don't" pictures.

Sorry, not fond of either !!!

I like this one. She actually has a proper smile on the right one

I prefer the "don't" picture. Much warmer.

All of these look like a genuine person on the left, and someone I'd never want to meet on the right.

I prefer the right one !!!

The one on the right, looks natural !!!

Apparently hairstyle has a lot to do with the correctly staged photo as well.

Wow I love her outfit here!

I see now, the pose is great !!!

I love the outfit! The "do" look is a "oh yeah, they'll be back' The 'don't' look is straight up 'get off my land'

Stand up straight!

Who stands like this tho!?

Well, both are just fine for me

No, it looks like I've fallen and I can't get up.

Picking something better to sit on would have been good as she looks like she is on the toilet

I like "Dont" Lady. She don't care what no one thinks!

Is this referring to the pose or the different shoes, jacket, and glasses?

LEFT: Awaiting my COVID test results. RIGHT: Negative!

They look cute in both but that 'reaching hand toward the camera' pose has become so overused on Instagram.

Moral of the story is that a little leg goes a long way.