How to feel more confident through photography
How being photographed can empower and build confidence while helping you back to yourself
As a photographer I am privileged to meet a lot of people. The stories I have heard and the emotional reactions I have seen have made me realise that there is so much more to being a photographer than clicking the shutter .
As a photographer I have a unique opportunity to help people. For example; people (mainly women) who have undergone significant change in their lives that has resulted in a lack of confidence.
Loss of confidence in their appearance, in their worth as human beings, in their ability to cope with life’s challenges, in their career or choices – confidence is more than just feeling good about how you look right?
The reasons for this drop in confidence are many and various; bereavement, relationship breakdowns, redundancy, illnesses can all be factors. How a person sees themselves can be affected negatively by many things, and stepping in front of a camera to confront that can seem like an odd thing to do.
However, I believe that a really positive photography experience can help you celebrate how you look, help you remember who you are and express what makes you special.
And, just as importantly, it can be great fun!
A great portrait showcases who you are by showing what’s important to you as well as how you look.. Portraits that reflect your life, interests, dreams and desires and which are fun to create, boost your confidence by allowing your individual personality and style to shine.
These are images you can be proud of, and that you (and others) will recognise as truly, uniquely you. We all have hang-ups and things that we would like to change, but who you are and how you look is a reflection of the journey you have been on.
You made it here, by hook or by crook , and that is worth celebrating!
Take a look at more examples of our confidence building studio portrait photography over in the Studio Portraits Gallery