“I HATE having my photo taken”
Oh goodness, isn’t that an opener for a photographer’s blog! Ha!
Truth is, I hear it A LOT.
Sometimes it’s in the initial email my clients send to me, they know they need family photos but they don’t like being in front of the camera. Sometimes it’s at the very start of their session, “I’m no good having my photo taken!’. Sometimes it’s afterwards, when a bespoke gallery has been delivered and they reply to tell me how much they enjoyed their session which is surprising because they usually HATE having photos taken.
So, how do we overcome that feeling of dread and replace it with one of enjoyment and a fun photo session?
Comfort
Now, this goes back to my previous little blog (which you can find here) all about what to wear. You see, if you choose an outfit which is comfortable and makes you feel confident then that will definitely help with how you’re feeling.
Food
This (probably) applies more to the younger members of the family, but try to makes sure there’s no hungry tummy’s for your session. Hungry tums = complaints which may lead to you feeling a little stressed out. Consider bringing snacks along for little ones too.
Ignore me
Weird, right. It’s something I sometimes say during your session. Just pretend I’m not there, talk to the kids, we might play a game, I often send my families for a walk, I have my little tricks! Thing is, if you’re chatting to the kids, smoothing a stray hair or splashing in the water, you’re not even thinking about where the camera is.
Take your session as fun time with your family.. no technology, just you and your family!
Trust me
Isn’t that a bold statement! Well, to be honest it’s true. You’ll soon forget you usually hate having your photo taken, you’ll be enjoying yourselves and I’ll be busy capturing all those precious moments. Then you’ll be so glad that you trusted yourself and booked that session.
Are you ready to trust me? I would love to work with you.
Getting in touch is simple via the contact form.
Speak to you soon!
Lucy x