31/05/2026
“I didn’t think I could look like that.”
I hear this a lot after shoots, and not because my clients suddenly transform into different people, but because most of them have spent years being far too critical of themselves in photos.
Most of the clients I work with aren’t models or influencers. They’re founders, consultants, doctors, creatives, and business owners- people doing meaningful work whilst juggling a hundred other responsibilities at the same time. They’re often the face of their business, yet the last thing they want to do is stand in front of a camera.
Many arrive saying things like, “I’m awkward in photos,” “I never like pictures of myself,” or “I have no idea what to do.” And honestly, that’s completely normal.
A huge part of my job isn’t just taking photographs. It’s helping people feel comfortable enough to relax into being themselves. No stiff posing, no pretending to be someone you’re not, and no pressure to perform. Just calm guidance, thoughtful planning, good conversation, and creating an environment where you feel at ease.
When this shift happens, you stop focusing on how uncomfortable you feel and start seeing yourself the way other people already see you- capable, credible, warm, confident, and experienced. And the photos reflect that!
The best feedback for me is never just “these look nice.” It’s when someone says, “I finally feel proud to share my photos,” or “I actually feel like these look like me.” Honestly it makes me So happy to see the change in them too!
And that’s the difference! Not just pretty photos, but portraits that genuinely represents who you are and the level you work at, and also a set of photos that you’re proud of!
If you’ve been putting off having your business portraits taken because you feel awkward or unsure in front of the camera, I promise you’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Send me a message or enquire through my website, I’d love to help you create photos that feel genuinely like you.
