Photographers are the worst clients…..EVER!
Yup, it’s true! We suck when you put us in front of the camera, we are in our minds trying to imagine how it looks from where we should be, behind the camera.
I regularly tell people they should have their portraits taken, I especially push women to do this as I truly feel most women don’t see themselves in a true light. We are subjected to others ideas of beauty, and we are our own worst enemy. We tear ourselves apart, looking in a mirror for all our flaws. I am no different, I am human.
One of the hardest shoots I have convincing women to do, a boudoir shoot. When a woman even implies she would like to do one, I instantly start telling them how beautiful they are and how wonderful this experience is. And I truly do believe it, I can say every woman I have done this shoot with is amazing. No matter the shape. Women are amazing if we allow ourselves to be! I walk a woman through her shoot, always coaxing her. Telling her how wonderful she is, and letting her know she is beautiful. I truly always belive it, and hope at the end I have boosted someones self-worth.
I also hope my clients after their shoot will allow me to use their pictures on this blog or in advertising. This doesn’t often happen. Trust me, I get it! This is when we are at our most vulnerable place. Who wants to put themselves out there to be judged?
And how can I ask you to do it, when I haven’t………….
Guess what I am doing this Saturday!
This puts me in 2 situations I am not comfortable with:
1: I am supposed to be behind the camera, and photographers make terrible clients! My camera is my security blanket, it is where I am truly comfortable. I am someone else when my camera is in my hand. Almost like Nikon has given me an ability to be brave and an extrovert. (I am normally very introverted when around people I don’t know. But if among friends, and those I feel comfortable around; I can be me without being judged)
2: I hate having my picture taken!!!
I should also add, I am not just doing this for my clients. I am doing this for me…
This has been a tough year, with lots of bumps and bruises along the way. Some goals achieved, like weight loss. I lost 30 pounds, and it sucked. I really miss chips and candy and snacking. I hate working out!
I am putting myself in the hands of my friend Deanna from http://www.deannahallphotography.com/
I have known Deanna for a while now, first as another photographer. She hired me as a 2nd shooter for a wedding. Now she is the most amazing friend I could ever ask for. I am blessed to have her in my life.
So, I guess after my shoot I will let you all know how it went. And I will warn you, I have also agreed to let her post any pictures on her blog and on Facebook. This is where I start to panic….deep breaths! LOL (more…)
Beautiful – {Lacombe Boudoir Photographer}
I had such fun on this shoot, I hope you had fun too Michelle! Thank you for trusting me to show you how beautiful you are. I hope when you look at your album you see what the rest of the world can see! I hope it gave you the boost we all need from time to time. Women are much too hard on themselves!
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