Why Feeling Awkward in Front of the Camera Is Completely Normal — And How I Help You Move Through It
If you’ve ever felt nervous, awkward, or a little confronted at the thought of having your photo taken… I see you. Truly.
Because here’s the part most people don’t expect: I often feel the exact same way when the camera is pointed at me.
I guess that’s why I chose to be behind the camera!
There’s something strangely vulnerable about being seen. Not the everyday, “I’m chatting to someone at a café” kind of seen, but the deeper version: being captured in a moment that freezes who you are. It can stir up a mix of thoughts…
Will I look stiff?
Is my smile weird?
What do I do with my hands?
Will the real me come across?
I get it — because I’ve had those thoughts too.
And that’s exactly why I’ve shaped my entire photography approach around making you feel safe, supported, and genuinely comfortable.
Here’s how I help ease those nerves:
1. We start with connection, not the camera
Before I even lift my camera, I get to know you. We chat. We laugh. We take the pressure down. When you feel like you’re simply hanging out with someone who gets you, everything shifts.
2. I guide you every step of the way
You’ll never be left wondering what to do. I give gentle direction that feels natural — nothing stiff, nothing forced. Just little tweaks that help you feel confident and look like yourself, at your best.
3. We create space to breathe
There’s no rush. No expectation to “perform.” I build sessions around ease, so you have time to relax, settle in, and let your genuine energy come forward.
4. I show you small previews along the way
Seeing how good you already look helps melt away the nerves fast. It’s a simple thing, but the impact is huge — suddenly you realise, Oh… I can do this.
5. We focus on who you are, not just what you look like
My job isn’t to pose you into someone else. My job is to capture the spark in your eyes when you talk about what you do, the little laugh you can’t hold back, the energy that makes you you. When you’re seen for who you really are, the awkwardness fades.
Because here’s the truth…
Feeling nervous in front of the camera isn’t a flaw — it’s human.
It means you care about how you show up.
It means you’re stepping into something bigger.
And it’s so much easier to move through when you have someone supporting you who understands it from the inside.
So if the idea of booking a photoshoot makes your stomach flutter — know that you’re in safe hands. I’ll guide you, cheer you on, ground the nerves, and help you show up in a way that feels true, confident, and beautifully you.