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Bridal Carry

Bridal Carry. Study focus: Hold the carried partner close and high, with the carrier leaning back to balance.

Action & GestureMixBody Study
Woman walking while carrying a man in her arms, one arm under his knees and his arms around her neck, three-quarter view

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Action or movement
bridal carry
Camera angle
Front three-quarter view
Primary study focus
Hold the carried partner close and high, with the carrier leaning back to balance.
30-second exercise
Draw the carrier's upright line and the partner's curled shape in front.
2-minute exercise
Construct the arms under the knees and back, and the arms around the neck.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Foreshortening
Mild

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Begin with the main gesture and large body masses. Check overlaps and visible contact points before adding small details. Use the exercises above to focus this particular study.

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