me

Here I am. I was happy to take pictures of my friend Manda (as I posted below) and here are a few of me. I put the collage of 4 on my “mary” page as well, so you might have seen them over there already. I like switching to the other side of the camera every once in a while- it only helps me be a better photographer and think of ways to help people relax and feel comfortable. So, what are my suggestions on how to relax in front of the camera? Well, I’ll share a few.

1. Move around. Okay, it sounds crazy but doing something to loosen up (jump, run, twirl) really gets rid of some stiffness.

2. Interact. Being natural obviously isn’t easy to do on cue… so you have to create a setting that seems natural, and lose your fear of the camera (if you have one). If it’s an engagement shoot or wedding day, enjoy your time together – if it’s a portrait setting, interacting with the photographer (me!) or a family or friend that’s along can help get things rolling.

Well those are the tips I have for now- obviously they work for a certain set of photos and not for everything. In the end if you’re starting with the right photographer, and you like the way they see the world through a camera, you should be happy no matter what the circumstances.