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Your First Portrait Session
A thoughtful guide to feeling confident, comfortable, and completely yourself in front of the camera.
Almost everyone tells me they feel awkward in front of a camera. The good news is that it rarely lasts more than a few minutes.
Choose Clothes You Love
Wear something that feels like you. Simple textures and colors that suit you will always photograph better than something new and uncomfortable.
Bring a Little Context
A favorite place, a meaningful object, or someone who makes you laugh can bring out natural expressions.
Let Go of Perfect
My job is to guide you, notice the best light, and catch the moments in between. Your job is simply to show up as yourself.
By the end of the session, most people are surprised by how much they enjoyed it.
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