Isle of Wight photographer – Headshot Specials
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?
Why you should update your social media page
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.
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 canceled my own professional photoshoot. Two hours before my appointment.
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.
For a long time I was using the photographs my husband took in my back garden.
Let me share some of my secrets with you
Picture this.
There are 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 snapshot of the outfits to the photographer.
Feeling much more confident about what you’re wearing. The bag seems to be straining at the zip. Well, the photographer said to bring as much as you can carry right? We don’t have to use all the outfits.
Bing. A message.
It’s the photographer, she’s set off already. Setting up early in the best spots. Gah!
Glancing at the phone, you scan the Pinterest boards once more. Relieved you’d both focused on the same style of images.
Pausing on the impossibly happy photograph of calm, collected women smiling at the camera.
Surely these are models, not everyday people?
You’ll be glad if they get one, nice photograph.
Walking 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 don’t want to be watched by all unsundry walking past.
The photographer’s there. In a quiet corner of the park. It seems she’s got everything under control.
Want more? Check out these helpful posts below:
- View 3 questions to ask your photographer
- Review your guide to natural portraits on-location
- Dig deep with all your questions answered
- Learn about my I help you beat the nerves
I produce stylish portraits for 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 an Isle of Wight photographer, get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.
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