Would you like to see yourself in beautiful pictures? Very often this answer is "Yes, but..."
Let's get into it below.
EVERYDAY PEOPLE
Modeling for photography doesn't come naturally or easily to many people, especially when the intent is to appear glamourous. The desire to see ourselves in our best form is often quite high, but along with that comes our insecurity of potentially not meeting those expectations or hopes. Fortunately, you're not alone in this feeling, and many people who feel this same way end up with outstanding results.
Modeling for photography doesn't come naturally or easily to many people, especially when the intent is to appear glamourous. The desire to see ourselves in our best form is often quite high, but along with that comes our insecurity of potentially not meeting those expectations or hopes. Fortunately, you're not alone in this feeling, and many people who feel this same way end up with outstanding results.
Before we start, nothing we're going to say will remove all the nervous feelings and anxiety. If you are approaching this with a bit of discomfort, it will still take courage and acceptance to decide to move forward; however, we hope that we can help ease some of the largest concerns and aid you in approaching this experience more thoughtfully and pragmatically.
WORRIES
Often, two of the most powerful feelings when dismissing a shoot is self-consciousness of your body and worrying that images may not live up to your expectations.
Often, two of the most powerful feelings when dismissing a shoot is self-consciousness of your body and worrying that images may not live up to your expectations.
Becoming comfortable in your own skin can be challenging even for those who shoot consistently; it's a very natural feeling. Those who are able to overcome that feeling do so through acceptance, and the realization that: no two bodies are alike; no body is perfect; and everyone will find something beautiful AND unbeautiful with every body. Like art, there are features we like and features we don't like. When we find something that we don't like we simply move on to something we do like. We don't hold judgment and we don't keep it in our minds; we simply move on. The only people who care are the people who enjoy it.
Whether it's scars, birthmarks, wrinkles, size, or otherwise, you're not alone. Everyone bears things in their life they would change, and people are often far more accepting than we'd expect. In fact, your courage may inspire someone else to be brave too.
If you do not intend to show your images publicly, then it's very easy for you to pick and choose images you like for those whom you intend to show. The same goes for the images we present to you. Nobody sees the bad images. Only your best is ever going to be seen. It's the perfect place to be courageous because only success is shown. Even with professional models, there are poor images nobody will see. We pick and choose the best and that's what is presented. Don't be fooled into thinking overwhelming beauty is the key to great images.
BENEFITS
In every case so for, the benefits of a shoot outweigh the worries. We have never had someone come out of a shoot wishing they hadn't done it. The growth of confidence and pride of themselves in the images always overcomes the before-shoot concerns. For us, we love to see a model's attitude change slowly from set to set. The realization that they can in fact do this thing that made them nervous, and they can do it in a way that brings belief in themselves. By the end, much of the anxiety has lifted and confidence, enjoyment, or even thrill has replaced it.
In every case so for, the benefits of a shoot outweigh the worries. We have never had someone come out of a shoot wishing they hadn't done it. The growth of confidence and pride of themselves in the images always overcomes the before-shoot concerns. For us, we love to see a model's attitude change slowly from set to set. The realization that they can in fact do this thing that made them nervous, and they can do it in a way that brings belief in themselves. By the end, much of the anxiety has lifted and confidence, enjoyment, or even thrill has replaced it.
REACH OUT!
If you've made it this far and you're still considering contacting us, just do it! There's no obligation to commit, but we'd love to chat with you about your ideas and see if we can work at something you'd enjoy. Every single person who reads this can produce beautiful results they're proud of. We guarantee that.
If you've made it this far and you're still considering contacting us, just do it! There's no obligation to commit, but we'd love to chat with you about your ideas and see if we can work at something you'd enjoy. Every single person who reads this can produce beautiful results they're proud of. We guarantee that.