Are you Camera Shy?
Learn some quick tips to immediately help you pose confidently and look good in every photo.
Today I want to help you overcome the fear of being in front of the camera, resulting in better pictures. Throughout my career as a photographer i’ve noticed how these small adjustments can have a great impact on the final image. Many people are great at taking selfies, but become shy when it comes to being in front of the camera. Today I'm going to help you overcome that and become your best self in front of the camera!
1. Using Confidence Boosters
Doing things to help build your confidence. These are small changes that will subconsciously make you feel better about yourself.
For Example
Practicing in the mirror all week before your shoot.
Wearing your favorite color
Listening to your favorite song
Complimenting yourself out loud.
Looking for comparsion photos to help you.
Doing things to build yourself up because it really shows on the camera.
2. Don't Overthink Things
The reason people take great selfies but shy away from actually being in front of the camera is because of this self intimidation we build up. It's only a camera, It cannot hurt you or judge you. It's just a box with a hole in it.
All the extra photography equipment that we tend to be intimated by is literally there to help us look better.
Change your perspective about the camera, The camera is your friend.
3. Angles Always Help
Giving yourself some shape and definition will always help in your photos. Do you have a side of your face that you favor more than the other? Do you naturally feel comfortable posing from one side of your body than the other? Follow what feels organic, but if you don't know which angles to go to leads to my next tip
Small angle adjustments can make so much of a difference in your photo.
This angle is flat and does not help to highlight our subjects features.
Angles always help to give depth to your image. This small adjustment helps to make our image flattering.
4. Don’t be Afraid to ask for Pointers
It’s ok to ask for help. If you don't know what to do don't be afraid to ask. The photographer has a trained eye for what is going to look flattering in the final image. Also bringing support systems to photo shoots can help boost your confidence. Your friend or family member may see something that looks great that you may not necessarily notice. Don't be afraid to ask her help. put your friends to work. Ask your photographer for help. Thats why we are here.
In Conclusion
Consider everything I mentioned, give it a chance and you'll be way more comfortable in front of the camera. In which leads to better photos.
