You hate photos.
You feel awkward.
You never know what to do with your hands.
You are fully convinced everyone else looks natural in photos except you.
And you are already preparing yourself to say “I’m so awkward I’m sorry” at least five times during the session.
If I had a dollar for every time someone said this to me, I could probably pay for everyone’s session and still have money left over.
First of all, you are not alone.
Second of all, you are not bad at photos.
Why So Many People Think They Are “Bad at Photos”
Most people are not uncomfortable because they are unphotogenic. They are uncomfortable because they have never been guided well.
Standing still, forcing a smile, and being told to “just act natural” while someone clicks a camera in silence is uncomfortable for almost everyone. Of course that feels awkward. That does not mean something is wrong with you.
It just means the approach was not right.
What Actually Helps People Relax During Sessions
Comfort comes from feeling supported!
I do not expect you to magically know how to pose. I am not going to leave you standing there wondering what to do next. I guide you the entire time.
I talk you through everything.
I give prompts instead of poses.
I adjust as we go.
I pay attention to energy!
We move, we talk, we laugh, and we reset when something feels off. Nothing is stiff or forced. You are never just standing there waiting.
You do not need to perform. You just need to show up.
Why Standing Still Makes Everything Harder
Standing still puts pressure on people. It gives your brain too much time to overthink what your face is doing or where your hands are supposed to go.
When there is movement involved, things feel more natural. Walking together, sitting, leaning, interacting with each other. Your body has something to focus on, which helps your mind relax.
That is when expressions soften. That is when connection shows up. That is when photos start to feel real instead of posed.
This matters so much for couples who say they are not naturally affectionate or families who worry their kids will not cooperate. You do not need perfection. You need space to be yourselves.
For the People Who Apologize for Being Awkward
You know who you are.
You apologize before anything even happens.
You laugh nervously.
You immediately assume you are doing it wrong.
You are not.
Once people realize they are not being judged and that they are fully supported, everything shifts. Shoulders drop. Breathing slows. Faces relax.
And suddenly the photos feel easy.
What Clients Always Say After Sessions
Almost every client says some version of the same thing afterward.
That was way easier than I expected.
That actually felt fun.
I did not feel awkward at all.
That does not happen by accident.
You Do Not Need to Be Photogenic
You do not need to know your angles.
You do not need to practice smiling in the mirror.
You do not need to look perfect.
You just need someone who knows how to guide you and create an environment where you feel comfortable being yourself!
That is always my goal.
The Goal Every Time Is For You To… SLAY HONEY!
My goal is not just to take pretty photos. My goal is for you to walk away feeling good about the experience.
When you feel comfortable, it shows.
When you feel supported, it shows.
When you feel like yourself, it shows.
That is when photos start to matter.
Love always, K.
