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My #1 Photo Session Tip For Fun, Natural Photos


Too many times we fall into the trap that everything about our lives needs to be Pinterest-worthy. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time (probably far too much of it, if I’m being honest) scrolling for inspiration on there, but it’s also easy for it to start the comparison game. Like we’re all doing something wrong if our house isn’t perfectly clean and styled, we’re not building toys for our kids from scratch, we’re not dressed in only the most trendy clothes, and not making Martha-Stewart level dinners every night. I can’t help but laugh as I write this in yoga pants and a sweater with laundry piles on the floor and crumbs all over the couch from my 4 year old’s Lunchable.

The comparison game is especially easy when it comes to photography. So many gorgeous locations, stylish outfits, and adorable couples/families to scroll through!! There becomes so much self-inflicted pressure on the locations and outfits people choose, it can be so overwhelming! I’m a planner and perfectionist at heart, so I know the feeling well. Because of this, there is one piece of advice I like to give each of my clients before we even start shooting. Do you want to know what it is? Get ready for it…

CHOOSE TO ENJOY YOURSELF, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO  CLUE WHAT YOU’RE DOING

I know you feel like you’re awkward in front of the camera. Everyone does! But there’s no way you can possibly ruin your photos. I’m not out here expecting you to be Pinterest perfect. You’re not supposed to know how to pose yourself. That’s what you hired me for! Those photos you’ve been scrolling? They’re ALL posed and not just effortlessly captured on camera. So embrace that you’re going to feel weird for a bit, your kids might just run around yelling, and your dog will refuse to sit and bark at every leaf rolling by. Just take a deep breath, look around at the people you love the most, and choose to let yourself enjoy that moment. Because you’ll walk away with natural, authentic photos you’ll truly love!

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