13/07/2026
5 things I say at shoots that might come off as "odd".
1. Are you a squinter or a blinker? (functions mostly, but if I don't have an open eyed photo by 4 photos, I always check politely, because generally you know if you are a squinter or blinker.)
2. Take the hair tie off your wrist! (duh)
3. Is this your normal smile? (Showing them the back of the camera, because I know a lot of people force smiles, so showing them helps.)
4. You are only allowed to talk about funny things! (No sad stories. No work stories. They don't make for nice faces during a shoot.)
5. Act like you love each other (I'm not silly, you're here because you do, but show me the love. Pretend I'm not here!)