Do you feel awkward in front of the camera?

It’s reassuring that most people, even those that are otherwise usually quite confident:

• won’t know where to put their hands,
• will feel a tad anxious before the session.

It’s a completely normal reaction because you are putting yourself in a vulnerable position, ultimately handing the photographer control over how you will look. That’s why choosing a photographer that you can trust is so important.

If you are having a family photo session the focus is spread amongst you all. This makes it easier because you’ll be connecting with your kids and this really helps you forget that there’s a photoshoot going on.

The same goes with the location, if you can relate to the location you are photographing, the photoshoot will flow smoothly as you’ve been there, you know what you like and why, and your connection will show on camera. Clothes, props – it all follows the same rule – the more you connect, the better the photos will be!

Sunglasses, a bag, a cup of tea, flowers, a jacket or any object that you can relate to can be really helpful to give a purpose to your actions during the photoshoot. They will make the whole thing feel more natural and more personal, which will definitely show in the end result. And you’ll know where to put your hands! ;-D

Let me know if you have any questions or if you have had any good (or bad) experiences in a photoshoot?