The Beckhams' camera poses say a lot about the world’s most photographed couple.
Body language expert Judi James analyses what they tell us…
Posh and who?
In the early years Victoria had the most fame.
The power balance was in her favour and even though David was an established England star she’s still very much centre stage, adopting a raised chin, preening pose while David lurks behind a bit warily.
Synced wardrobes
The pair used to mirror each other in early outfits, looking like-minded in terms of ambitions and their relationship.
Over the years their careers have seesawed and they have adjusted body language signals to cope, but this 2006 pose shows the most even balance.
Power couple
Their iconic power couple red carpet look in 2008.
Victoria’s backward lean, one hand on hip, was known as the teapot pose, reflecting her move into fashion. David leans in but she’s the star here.
Her hand on his shoulder is a signal of ownership.
Cracks showing
In 2014 David adopts a solo pose straight to camera and it’s Victoria working to create an affectionate ‘coupled-up’ look.
It suggests she’s the tie that binds.
David looks very much the loving family man, but it’s Victoria who seems to be the rock in terms of the relationship.
Chips off the old Beck
Their children have become an integral part of their poses.
David’s is the proud, hands-on dad, but Victoria can’t stop the formal look.
Pointing-in toes and straight face suggest she’s more camera-aware than her husband.
Happy couple?
Recent poses seem defined by their career profiles, Victoria has the full fashionista straight-body look. David’s is more relaxed.
Their tie-signs are still vital to Victoria as she reaches one hand back towards David’s for a hand clasp that defines them as a couple.
