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Photoshoot #2 of 2023
A reminder of why I do what I do
Before every photoshoot, I have a bit of anxiety. Ever since I started taking photos of strangers (which was years ago), I have had this fear that every client will be a “Karen.” They won’t like anything I do, they will be overpowering and rude. They will make me feel like I don’t know what I’m doing and that I should quit.
Have I ever encountered this theoretical client? No. Am I still terrified that they will somehow appear in my bookings? Yes. Will I let that stop me from pursuing my passion? Also, no.
Today I was feeling that same dread. I didn’t know much about my client, because we didn’t have much of a consultation beforehand—just an agreement that we were meeting at a park and we were doing maternity photos.
I think the fact that this was my first maternity shoot ever magnified the anxiety I was feeling.
I got to the park early to scope it out and find the best spots for this golden hour shoot. I walked around the pond, said hello to the ducks, and took some test shots.
When the family arrived, I was immediately and pleasantly surprised. I took some…
