Let Me See The REAL You!™️ Tips for Authentic Expression In Your Session

Raise your hand if you've ever frozen as soon as the camera comes out 🙋🏾‍♀️ (I feel the struggle too!).

Good news: We're about to toss awkward poses and fake smiles out the window. Here’s how we're capturing Authentic-YOU—the beautifully goofy, deeply genuine, perfectly imperfect human the world deserves to see! 😍📸✨

Photos can sometimes feel awkward, am I right? You step in front of the camera, your knees get a little shaky, the overthinking begins, and suddenly you forget how to, you know—smile. Trust me; I totally get it. I’m a photographer and even I still awkwardly freeze when someone tells me to "say cheese" (FYI: can we stop with the cheese? Because queso deserves better!).

Here’s the thing, though—I genuinely believe you're most beautiful when you show up exactly as YOU—goofy dance moves, awkward laughs, and all. Imagine looking back at your photos and thinking: "YUP, that's exactly me."

That's what I want for you!

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Authentic expression is rooted in YOU feeling comfortable, relaxed, and (most importantly) empowered during your session. So—grab a snack, throw on your fuzzy slippers, and let's dive into a few ways we can capture the REAL you!

✨ Tips for Showing Authentic Expression on Shoot Day ✨

1. Movement Over Posing

   Sitting perfectly still is not natural. So let's move! Walk, dance, spin, jump, sway—let's get those jitters out. I promise, movement shots capture some of the most genuine, joy-filled moments!

2. Trust the Photographer (AKA Me!)

   As your photographer (and new friend!), it's literally my job to make you look and feel amazing. Trust my direction—I’m here to encourage, hype you up, and capture you from your best angles.

3. Laugh, LOL, Giggle!

   We photograph better when we’re laughing. True story! So I'll prepare corny jokes and maybe even trip over my tripod (it happens!). The most flattering smiles come from genuine laughter—so get ready to laugh a LOT.

4. Wear What Feels Good (For Real!)

   Your clothes should reflect who YOU are—forget what Instagram tells you. The perfect outfit is one that fills you with confidence and feels authentic to yourself. If your vibe is casual and comfy, go for that hoodie and sneakers! Let’s celebrate you exactly as you naturally show up.

5. Focus On Connection, Not Perfection

   Perfectly posed and polished can feel… well, stiff. Allow yourself some imperfect expressions. Silly faces, smirks, and eyes-closed giggles are often truly the best—and they'll make you smile long after the session is over.

6. Create Your Personal Vibe (Playlists, anyone?)

   🎶Music truly helps set the tone. We've created an optional, personalized playlist questionnaire to make sure your vibe is front and center—we're talking your absolute favorite jams right there with you, hyping you up and brightening your session from start to finish! (Check the link at the bottom to get your own personalized session playlist 😊)

7. Breathe, Bestie!

   Feeling chill, relaxed, and confident takes work—intentional breathing helps ease anxiety and lets your authentic vibe flow. So don't just breathe—deep breathe. Ahhhh, doesn’t that feel better already?

   
   

✨ Bonus: Your Personal Playlist ✨

Want to make things even better? We created an easy and totally optional questionnaire to help us create YOUR personal playlist for our shoot day when you book with us! Imagine your favorite songs boosting your mood, creating the vibe, and helping me capture the best authentic version of you. Ready to let the music move you and your best self shine through? 🎧

Remember:

At its core, photography is really just storytelling, and you're the star of this story. Real expressions, real laughs, and real YOU—that’s what it's all about! Can't WAIT to capture you in your most beautifully authentic moments.