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Portrait Photography, Isle of Wight

How to create natural portraits

London photographer – Natural portraits

Ever wonder what your nearest and dearest really think of your on-line profile picture? What about real people, out there in the big wide world?  Not your mother. Not your significant other. Not your closest friend. The truth?

They barely notice it.
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Why you should update your social media page

and get noticed – for the right things

If booking a professional photographer is holding you back. It’s not your fault. Not at all. It’s just too easy to be intimidated by booking a stranger to take natural portraits. Do these questions go through your mind?

  • I feel awkward about people watching me
  • I never take a good picture
  • I won’t know what to do with my hands

No worries, though. We’ll help you get it straightened out. Natural portraits London photographer

Learn from my mistakes 

Getting off the phone I felt dissatisfied. I had, had a bit of a grumble to my spouse. A few days later, after the same nagging sensation, I called at short notice and cancelled my own professional photo shoot. Two hours before my appointment.

Why?

I wanted to know what to wear and the studio manager redirected me to their website. I was nervous and didn’t like the sound of the studio in the background. It was as simple as that.

I’m still using the photographs my husband took in my back garden (you can see for yourself). Natural portraits London photographer

Let me share some of my secrets with you

Picture this.

There’s a mere two hours before you join the photographer.  Glancing down at the small holdall by your feet, crammed with wardrobe changes, glad you’d sent over a snap shot of the outfits to the photographer.

Feeling much more confident about what your wearing. The bag seems to be straining at the zip. Well, the photographer said bring as much as you can carry right? We don’t have to use all the outfits.

Bing. A message. Natural portraits London photographer It’s the photographer, she’s set off already. Setting up early in the best spots. Gah!

Glancing at the phone, you scans the pinterest boards once more. Relieved you’d both focused in on the same style of images.

Pausing on the impossibly happy photograph of a calm, collected women smiling to the camera.

Surely these are models, not everyday people? You’ll be glad if they get one, nice photograph. Natural portraits London photographerWalking towards the park gates, a million questions go through your mind. Even though the photographer delivered a field guide ebook, it’s not helping those first time nerves.  You really doesn’t want to be watched by all unsundry walking past.

The photographer’s there. In a quiet corner of the park. It seem’s she’s got everything under control.

A broad smile, a warm handshake and a laugh.
Want to join in? Check out the helpful posts below:  

  • WHAT HAPPENS ON A PHOTO SHOOT
  • ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW IN A NUT SHELL
  • HOW IT WORKS
  • WHAT TO EXPECT

I produce stylish portraits for the modern women that are neither cliched nor formulaic. The portraits in my portfolio are full of character and detail, captured during relaxed sessions that are ever-practical and fun – so they are easy on the purse strings and appreciated by couples or families too. For more advice on natural portrait sessions or to book a natural portrait by a London photographer, get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.

 Call me for your session 0789 862 1187

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As an Isle of Wight portrait photographer, I produce expressive business portraits and headshot photography (corporate headshots) for entrepreneurs, authors, and actors in my home-based studio, Ryde.

I offer bespoke packages to ensure you feel relaxed and confident about your experience. Being an experienced portrait photographer on the Isle of Wight means that you’ll look happy, confident and approachable in your portraits.

And that’s a promise.

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Copyright © Amanda Herbert Photography for headshots, children's and family portraits in the following locations: Ryde, Seaview, Newport, Cowes, Shanklin, Sandown, Freshwater, Yarmouth, Ventnor and Portsmouth and other areas of Isle of Wight and Hampshire. Business portrait photography and personal branding is also available with Amanda Herbert.