One of Adler's most cited tips for side profiles is the "Nose Crack" rule.

Here is an informative breakdown of what a Lindsay Adler posing guide typically covers, the philosophy behind her "hot" (popular/high-impact) techniques, and the core principles that make her PDFs essential reading for portrait photographers.

Lindsay Adler is a huge proponent of "mirror posing." The PDF suggests that you, the photographer, should physically do the pose first. If it hurts your back or feels theatrical, it’s an "Entertainment" pose. If it feels natural, it’s "Lifestyle."