Booking a professional portrait session can often feel like a leap of faith. You have to figure out what to wear and worry about how you’ll look in photos—doesn’t that sound like fun? The good news is, you’re not alone! A great photographer will guide you through the process.

Here’s the thing: You’re beautiful and worthy of having images that you love.

Let me tell you a little secret…your portrait photographer doesn’t expect you to be comfortable in front of the camera. In fact, it’s our job to make you feel comfortable. To that end, here are 3 things you should know to end your fear of getting a great portrait.

I don’t expect you to know how to pose

One thing I hear from almost every client is “I don’t know how to pose!” I can assure you, nobody does! I don’t expect anyone I photograph to know how to pose or to have practiced their smile in the mirror. I love walking my clients through poses that feel natural and comfortable, and I’m even more than happy to make you laugh a little during the process.

I can make just about any location work

Location portraits can be convenient and provide some cool options for backdrops. But with going on location, you always have to be prepared for the unexpected. Sure, we do our best to plan things out beforehand, but even the best of plans run into hiccups. Rest assured,

I’ve taken stunning photos in alleys, tight locations, less-than-ideal lighting, etc. Even if you don’t have the “perfect” conditions, you can still get portraits that will make you look fabulous.

I work hard on your images behind the scenes

Photography is so much more than clicking a button. It’s years of education and training, practice and hours of time spent at the computer editing. Your images aren’t ready to go the moment I capture them. In fact, I’ll only show you the best images and make sure the final images are edited to perfection. It’s all worth it to give my clients photos that they’ll adore. 

Stop letting your fear of the camera stop you from getting portraits that make you feel like the confident, beautiful person you are! You deserve a great portrait and I’m here to help you get just that.