“I feel so awkward in front of the camera” is one of the most common concerns my clients have.  Look around my website... no one is a paid model; they are REAL people just like you.  With more than six years under my belt as a professional family portrait photographer, I am here to take the stress out of family photos.  We have so much fun together... this helps ease the awkwardness you may feel if this is the first time we are meeting each other.  All I need you to do is love on your family and just be with your family as if I wasn't there!  I will guide you into the most beautiful and flattering light, ask questions, play games and suggest prompts to create the vision I have in mind.  Don't worry, I've got you.

Below are three steps to feeling comfortable in front of the camera:

• Hire a photographer who eases your nerves

Social media is filled with amazing artists but rather than looking for a photographer that shoots beautiful pictures, look for a photographer that shoots REAL LIFE FAMILIES in beautiful ways!  Before you choose a photographer make sure that you feel comfortable with how they tell the stories of the families they capture. 

I send my clients a “getting to know you” questionnaire so I know as much about the client ahead of time and can put them at ease when we meet. Remember, if you are uncomfortable around a person without their camera, once their camera is pointed toward you it will amplify that feeling and show in all of the images.

• Look good... Feel good!

Since I do this everyday, I know what looks beautiful on all body types, what poses are the most flattering, and what clothes look best on camera.  This is why clients receive a clothing questionnaire upon booking.  If you feel uncomfortable showing your arms, I will find clothing that ensures you don’t have to.  So, finding clothing that is still in your comfort zone but with a little bit of “oomph”, is my priority! Be sure to have everyone in your family try their clothing on at least seven days before the actual photoshoot.  This will ensure everything fits correctly and is comfortable.  This also gives you time to find something new or have clothing altered because there is nothing worse than pants that are too tight or sleeves that are too long!

Another step to feeling beautiful as a busy mom is getting pampered!  For every Session of my own.. I have always opted to have my makeup done.  I rather be barefoot and in comfy leggings most days with no makeup at all.  Any time I've had professional photos taken, I hire a kick-ass professional team because  I am pretty clueless and they are skilled in their craft!  So, I can certainly refer a makeup artist to give you that dewy fresh face that looks like you have been sleeping through the night no matter how old your babies are!

• Let me take the lead

Our session will be a series of games and prompts.  I will tell you where to look, who to look at and what to do with your hands (no Ricky Bobby hands happening here). Remember you hired me to capture your connection with each other not your connection with my camera.  All you have to do is arrive ready to laugh and love on your family!

Being in front of the camera gets easier every time you do it, trust me I know from personal experience.  Most of the clients you see here on this site have been coming to  me since their kids were born.  They look so good because they trust me, they are confident that I will deliver a gallery of love filled images that their children will cherish for years to come.

Let’s get your family on my calendar for this Spring in our beautiful Garden State <3!