But We’re So Awkward!

“We’re So Awkward in Photos” and Other Lies You’ve Been Telling Yourself:

Every time I meet a new couple for a session, I hear some version of this:

“Just so you know… we’re really awkward in front of the camera.”

First of all—no, you’re not.
Second—even if you were, that’s literally my job.

Let me break this down.

Unless you're a professional model (and hey, if you are, cool), of course you're going to feel a little unsure at first. Being in front of a camera can feel weird—suddenly your hands have no idea what to do, your smile feels suspicious, and making eye contact with your partner feels like an improv game no one explained the rules to. I get it. We’ve all been there. Myself included. (Yes, even photographers feel weird in front of a camera. Maybe especially photographers.)

But here’s the thing: you don’t need to know what to do. That’s what I’m here for.
Directing, guiding, hyping, and knowing when to step back and just let you be—that’s the magic sauce. And I’ve got a full pantry.

You don’t need to come in knowing how to pose. You don’t need to fake laugh or “act natural” (whatever that means). All you need to do is show up, be your weird/wonderful selves, and trust me to do the rest.

Because awkwardness? It usually disappears about 10 minutes in.
And what's left? The real stuff: the scrunch-nosed smiles, the way you grab each other’s hands mid-walk, that inside joke face that only the two of you understand. That’s the good stuff. That’s what I’m after.

So next time you catch yourself saying “we’re super awkward,” pause and remember:
You're probably just untested naturals with an excellent guide.

Let’s make some magic—with zero pressure, zero stiff poses, and 100% you.