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Camera shyness is much more common than you'd think. So what do you do if you have your wedding coming up and want fantastic photographs of your day, but panic when you think of a camera being pointed at you? Well, we can't give you a cure but there are a few things you can do to help yourself to enjoy having your photograph taken.
Your Photographer Is There To Make You Look Your Best.
Most people who are camera shy think that they aren't photogenic, but remember, your photographer is there to make you look your absolute best in all the photographs they take of you. They aren't going to make you look awful or try to take an unflattering picture of you. Professional photographers know how to use posing, light and composition to make sure that you look fabulous in the photographs they take of you.
Looking At The Lens
A lot of people feel very uncomfortable looking directly at the camera lens. Try looking just slightly above the lens at the photographer's forehead. You'll feel a little more comfortable and it will still look as though you are looking directly at the camera in the photograph. Alternatively, let your photographer know that this makes you uncomfortable and they may suggest taking some photographs with you looking in directions other than at the camera itself.
A lot of people feel very uncomfortable looking directly at the camera lens. Try looking just slightly above the lens at the photographer's forehead. You'll feel a little more comfortable and it will still look as though you are looking directly at the camera in the photograph. Alternatively, let your photographer know that this makes you uncomfortable and they may suggest taking some photographs with you looking in directions other than at the camera itself.
Breathe!
Its a natural reaction when the human body is stressed for our breathing to change and become fast and shallow. If you find yourself tensing up and getting panicky when the camera is pointed at you, make a conscious effort to breathe deeply and slowly, you will be amazed at how quickly you start to feel more relaxed.
Practice.
Book a pre-wedding shoot with your photographer. While this may not seem like an obvious solution to camera shyness, it will give you the opportunity to see how your photographer works with you and get used to having the camera pointed at you and standing in the various poses that the photographer puts you in. Let your photographer know which poses and shots you felt most comfortable with and which you felt least comfortable with. This will help your photographer when it comes to your wedding day and also help you feel a little more at ease when it comes time for the photography on your special day. Think of it as a wedding photography dress rehearsal.
Talk To Your Photographer.
Most importantly, let your photographer know that you are camera shy at the time of booking. A good photographer will be able to take this into consideration and do all they can to help you feel relaxed in front of the camera so that they can get the best photographs of you that you will be proud to show off to your friends and family.
If you are getting married in 2010 or 2011 and are looking for a wedding photographer, call us on 07943 953009 or visit our website for details of our wedding photography services.
