This is a classic pose for headshots or corporate portraits. It should be used with care, though, because if the model looks stiff or is not smiling, it can look stand-offish.
Build a good rapport and help them relax before you take the shot. I wouldn’t use this pose as the first one of the photoshoot.
Having said that, it’s one of the portrait photography poses you can use successfully with both men and women. It’s also a good one to display some attitude when posing fashion models, Classic pose for headshots or corporate portraits. Suitable for both men and women. Used to display some attitude in fashion models. Helps build rapport with the subject. Considered after model relaxation