You don’t have to love being in front of a camera to love the way you look in a photo.
Most of the people I photograph aren’t models. They’re not influencers or actors or people who spend a lot of time in front of the camera.
They’re parents, couples, creatives, and small business owners. People like you. People who want to look natural, not stiff. Real, not overly posed.
If you’ve ever said, “I hate having my picture taken,” you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: looking natural isn’t about being photogenic. It’s about being comfortable.
And that’s my job.
The Nerves Are Normal
When Amy booked her lifestyle folio session, she told me straight up:
“I’m super awkward in photos. I never know what to do with my face.”
She runs a successful wellness business here in town, but the idea of being the subject of a shoot made her cringe. She almost canceled the night before.
Instead, we met at a quiet park. We talked for a bit. Walked. I didn’t tell her to smile or pose or tilt her chin. I just asked her questions about her work, her kids, her life.
And while she was answering, I started shooting.
The best photo from that session wasn’t posed at all. She had just finished laughing, took a breath, and looked off into the trees. Pure ease. Pure Amy.
You Don’t Need Tricks—You Need Trust
I’ll guide you through the shoot, but I’ll never over-direct you. I want you to feel like yourself, not like a character playing a part. You don’t need a fake laugh or a forced smile. You just need space to settle in.
My sessions are quiet, natural, and unhurried. We’re not rushing. We’re not staging anything. We’re finding those little moments where you’re relaxed enough to forget there’s a camera at all.
The Camera Doesn’t Judge—It Mirrors
Here’s a truth I’ve learned after years of shooting portraits: the more at ease you are, the better the photos. That’s it.
Not because your posture is perfect or your hair stayed in place, but because ease is magnetic. And the lens sees it. When you’re calm, the photos carry that energy. When you’re present, the image holds that presence.
Still Feeling Unsure?
That’s okay. We’ll take our time. We’ll start slow. We’ll chat. You can bring someone along. You can wear what makes you feel like you. I’ll meet you where you are.
You don’t have to love the camera to love the photos.
You just have to show up. I’ll take care of the rest.
