3 tips to prep for a photoshoot
Everyone that I photograph can be models, but this beautiful human here wanted to really strive to be that. We worked together to accomplish his wants and vision for this shoot and you know I'm a laid back kinda gal, so we hit up UT for some sunrise photo magic.
You may not always know what to do to prepare for a shoot, so here are a 3 tips to use and know when you want to hire a photographer.
1. Interwebs is your first stop to gain inspiration.
So you snagged a awesome photographer! ;) I ask if you have any ideas of your shoot, and you draw a blank. You know you've seen some stuff you like but can't recall the details. Look up some inspiration on Pinterest or Google! You don't have to know what it is your are looking for, just save images that speak to you then send them to me via email. I'll look them over and can gather info, ask questions and pick out further ideas to make this shoot a reality. If you have no idea and open to anything, thats great! I'll pick your brain and come up with something that directly reflects you.
2. Comfy clothes!
Please for the love of all that is holy wear clothes you are comfortable in. That doesn't mean wearing something that doesn't make you feel great. We have all heard that saying, 'beauty is pain'? Scratch that shit. Lookie here my friend, it is super important to me that you have a great time during this special occasion. (because lets admit, photoshoots are not a daily occurrence, there for a special occasion) That will not happen when you are constantly adjusting yourself and uncomfortable clothes you otherwise wouldn't wear. Feeling great is also being comfortable, I'll see the confidence and joy pouring through you much more verses you constantly distracted with your outfit riding, itchy or inflicting blisters. So high heel fans, be sure to bring a comfy pair of shoes. Some photos won't have your feet in them, and that will be the time to take a break from the heels to prolong the comfort of your feet.
If you need help with that, bring that up at the consultation and I will be there to help say 'yes' or 'no' to outfits you are unsure about.
3. Trust the process!
The day of the shoot has arrived, you are ready to go! You're having a good time and your photographer is doing some real crazy shit, jumping around, getting different angles. For some its hard to see what it is exactly the photographer is trying to capture from where you stand. Trust the process! When you put your trust in the hands of your photographer, you are letting go of full control and soley focusing on having fun! Thats exactly what I want to see and capture. It will be the opposite of that when I keep seeing you eyeing the camera with confusion. Let go, have a good time, don't be afraid to laugh and smile! Capturing the authentic you is exactly what we want on paper, don't be afraid to look funny. I will capture the moments where you are at your most stunning, so come gallery reveal time, you will feel as great about yourself seeing the photos as you did when we took them.
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French Quarter Adventures
Before my trip to New Orleans recently I put out the vibes into the universe (and instagram) for some more amazing people to photograph. And the universe delivered! I was contacted by a beautiful being, inside and out, for a solo lifestyle shoot just because. HELL YEAH, THATS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! Empowerment photoshoots yessssss!
The weekend of the shoot, we met next door to the Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, one of the oldest bars in New Orleans not to mention the French Quarter. The weather was being exceptionally clear and gorgeous, and was just the perfect temperature. When she showed up I took her all around the residential side of the French Quarter where there wasn't really any tourist. I use to live in New Orleans a few years ago and would wonder the same area taking street photography images, it was what really fired up my passion for photography. So this photoshoot was like a dream come true basically.
We got to know each other more as we wondered around and taking photos, then there was a moment just 15 mins in when my heart was feeling so full. You know that feeling, when all the feelings and vibes are so high and positive and just over powered with love? Yea, that's what was happening.
I have seriously been putting out good vibes because every single one of my clients are always so amazing and go with the flow like me. As awkward as it can be at first being photographed, it becomes a lot easier, much sooner into the shoot than you think. That's because working with me, we interact, we are playful and always, ALWAYS having fun.
I plan on making more trips to New Orleans this year and looking forward to the future photoshoots in the city. It is an amazing place to be, so beautiful and so vibrant, there should always be reason to be photographed in New Orleans, even if there is no reason at all.
