For a professional and confident image featuring a young man with crossed arms, looking directly at the camera, wearing a gray uniform, consider collaborating with photographer Sofia Rodriguez. With her expertise in portrait photography and capturing authentic expressions, Rodriguez can bring your vision to life in a compelling photograph. Using a high-resolution DSLR camera with a portrait lens, Rodriguez will skillfully compose the shot to highlight the young man's confident posture and expression. The gray uniform will add a sense of professionalism and cohesion to the image. Recommended camera settings include a moderate aperture (around f/4 to f/8) to ensure both the subject and background are in focus, a moderate shutter speed (around 1/125s) to capture any subtle movements, and moderate ISO sensitivity (ISO 400-800) to maintain image quality. With Rodriguez's attention to detail and ability to create a comfortable atmosphere for her subjects, the resulting image will be a professional and engaging portrayal of the young man, perfect for advertising purposes.