06/23/2026
A lot of people might assume that photographers naturally feel comfortable in front of the camera.
Ummmm — I don’t!! Not even when I am pointing it at myself. 😂
These self-portraits took multiple attempts (and a willingness to not give up haha). I scrutinized it all — my expressions, the awkward thing my lip does that only I could possibly notice, wondered if it was even worth taking time to do during my day.
So, honestly it never surprises me when someone tells me they are nervous before a session or politely warns me about how they are awkward.
Being photographed can feel vulnerable, especially in this way. One on one with someone you are for the most part only just meeting, you are being seen by them. That’s a big deal!
When you look across my work, I can guarantee you at least 90% of the people you see felt some kind of nerves and, it’s so funny, one of the first things I hear when I start shooting is “I don’t know what you want me to do” (literally 0.3 seconds into pointing a camera towards them).
So I am telling you this because it’s not just you. It’s also me, and many of the people that I have witnessed in front of my camera. The flow happens, and I can promise you, those feelings will subside, most times they disappear all together. I show you the first few shots taken and the trust locks in.
I’ve been right where you are. You couldn’t be in better hands!
Oh, and by the way — It totally was worth the time taken during my day. These images made me feel something I needed to feel about myself, reminded me that I am an artist, and gave me the energy and inspiration I needed.
If you are holding back from something like this for yourself, what’s the reason? I’d love to hear why. Leave a comment or simply DM me if you want to keep it between us.
What could it feel like if you allowed yourself to be seen?
I’m a photographer in Vernon bc and specialize in intimate portrait and bo***ir photography.