14/05/2026
WHY DOES THE CAMERA UNSETTLE SOME PEOPLE AND NOT OTHERS?
It’s an interesting question and one I’ve much pondered over the years. It’s not about conventional beauty. People with irregular features can look strikingly good on camera and they are more than happy to be photographed.
But for a small number of people, even the traditionally very good looking, being professionally photographed is a torment to them, and despite our professional skills, preparation and people handling sometimes we can’t persuade them that they will actually look great in our photographs. This is to do with negative self-image, and sadly it’s becoming more common in the social media age.
Find out more here -
https://www.piranhaphotography.com/blog/why-camera-unsettle-some-people/
Portrait photography can be a pleasant, fun experience and achieve headshots that even the most camera shy can be happy to put on LinkedIn or see on their firm’s website and marketing materials.