What Do I Do With My Hands? (The Executive Edition)

There you are—dressed in your sharpest suit, tie perfectly centered, hair obeying gravity—and suddenly you’re struck by the eternal question: what do I do with my hands? Do I cross them? Do I let them dangle like unused software updates? Or do I go full Superman power pose and hope the boardroom doesn’t notice? Relax. Hands don’t have to be awkward props—they’re one of the easiest ways to project confidence and presence in your executive portrait.

Think of hands as punctuation. Folded lightly in front says “thoughtful.” One hand in pocket says “I know what I’m doing, and I’m not threatened by quarterly reports.” Resting on a desk says “I’m approachable, but also I run things.” What doesn’t work? Clenched fists (you’re not in a boxing promo), finger guns (HR will not approve), or the dreaded “T-Rex hover” where your arms float with no clear destination. The key is intention: where your hands go, your confidence follows.

The best part? You don’t have to overthink any of this. At Kendo Brown photography, we guide you through every pose, from the classic CEO power stance to the modern “relaxed but brilliant” vibe. Our job is to make you look sharp, confident, and yes—like the kind of leader people want to follow. Which is exactly why Kendo Brown is the top executive photographer in Los Angeles. Hands down.

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