Will I be able to control my nerves during the photo shoot?
Let’s be honest: everyone who books a photoshoot feels the nervousness in their stomach as the date approaches. You might try to ignore it, pretend to be confident in the camera, but all the while you’re thinking: “What if I look weird? What if I don’t know what to do with my hands? What if in the last week I suddenly don’t dare anymore?”
Well, good news: almost everyone feels this. But what if I told you that those nerves are actually your secret weapon? That they can help you transform from a nervous woman into someone who shines in every photo? Here are five ways to use those jitters to your advantage.
1. Nerves mean it's important to you.
If you didn’t feel nervous, that would actually be a bad sign. Because let’s face it: if something doesn’t do anything for you, are you really interested in it? Nerves are a signal that you’re stepping out of your comfort zone and doing something that has value to you. You want to look good, you want to capture this moment, and that’s exactly why those jitters are happening. They’re your body saying, “Hey, this is important!” And that’s a good thing. Use that excitement to throw yourself into it.
2. Laugh at your own clumsiness
Okay, imagine this: you're in a pose, and you don't know where to put your hands. Trust me, this is a common question during a photoshoot. But here's the secret: it doesn't matter! The beauty of a photoshoot is that nobody expect you to know everything perfectly. I am there to guide you, and the moments when you fall out of your pose are often the best. Because that spontaneous laugh or crazy look? Those make for the most natural, radiant photos.
3. Nerves are energy – use it!
Nerves are just energy. So instead of getting worked up, try to channel that energy into excitement. Think of how athletes feel that tension before a big game—they use it to stay sharp. The same goes for a photo shoot. That nervousness can make your eyes sparkle a little more, your smile a little wider, and your poses a little more oomph have. Try to see it as your fuel for a great shoot.
4. Allow yourself to be nervous
You don’t have to hide behind a mask of perfection. No one expects you to go through the entire shoot like a professional model. In fact, it’s vulnerability that often makes for the most beautiful photos. When you let go of control and just be in the moment, you create images that are real—and that’s exactly what you want, right? Nerves and all.
5. Trust the process
Remember those times when you thought, “I don’t know if I can do this,” and it turned out great? This is one of those times. No matter how nervous you are before you start—you’re going to be amazed by the results. I’ll guide you through the shoot step by step. We’ll laugh together, experiment, and most importantly, have fun. Before you know it, you’ll be in the flow and the nerves will be gone. What’s left is a woman who radiates confidence.
The best result: radiance, despite – or thanks to – the nerves
So the next time you feel that knot in your stomach before a photo shoot, remind yourself that it doesn’t mean you’re not ready. It actually means you’re doing something worthwhile. That itch is your reminder that you’re trying something new—something that will make you stronger, more powerful, and ultimately… beautiful in a photo.
