Becoming a Better Photographer

There’s so much security and power behind the camera, and that’s where I’m most comfortable. But by giving up that control and having others take my photo, I’ve learned how to be a better photographer.

Being a portrait photographer for so long can cause one to forget what it’s like to be in front of the camera. I’ve realized from personal experience that it can be a very anxiety inducing experience.

Truth is my love for photography started long before I became a professional photographer.

I used to love being the subject of photos. As a baby, my mother would pretend to take my photo with a camera to get me to quit crying. I would stop and smile in a heart beat and that’s where it all started.

My high school and college days were filled with countless photo ops with my friends. Since then, I rarely have the opportunity to be in a photo. But I realize that if I don’t make an effort, I could lose a very special connection to my clients.

How else could I empathize with a woman feeling a little self-conscious about her body or a couple that has never been in a professional photo shoot before.

As the subject in another person’s photo, I am powerless. And it’s not such a bad thing! Although the thought makes me super uncomfortable, my experience has given me the tools I need to help people relax and feel like they are in the hands of professional that is focused on making them look their best.

I aim to build confidence and make each person I get to photograph feel beautiful and by being in front of the camera (instead of just being in the background) I am learning more every day!

Thanks to Eric Graham Photography for these awesome photos of me!

To book your photo shoot with me, visit the ‘contact’ page here.

Quote of the Day: 

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”

-Maya Angelou