Many people like to admire their beautiful photos, but arranging a photo session for yourself is not a problem today. But for some people, fear of the camera is the obstacle.
Instructions
Step 1
Find your own way of relaxation, something that helps you release inner tension and stress. For some, it may be a cup of hot tea or coffee, for others, breathing exercises from yoga. You can just breathe deeply and measuredly. And you can switch your thoughts from shooting to some pleasant things that lie ahead for you after. If the environment allows, you can play your favorite music, which usually gives you confidence and inspiration.
Step 2
Get rid of perfectionism and desire to be perfect / perfect, to show the best result. Nothing is perfect, and the fear of being wrong or somehow wrong to stand or look will make your face and posture tense and lifeless, which will certainly ruin the shooting. So be yourself. The most important thing is to enjoy the process, because the mood of the model is very noticeable in the photographs, her eyes betray her. Tell yourself that whatever the result, you will not blame yourself, because you tried and did everything you could.
Step 3
You can come to the studio or location in advance to get comfortable and get used to it. Some may also find it helpful to have a short friendly chat with the photographer so that they don't feel ashamed of him. Alternatively, ask the photographer to tell you unexpected things or to joke during the shoot. If you have never had to act as a model before, you can first watch the photographer take pictures of others. This will help you see the process of shooting from a more everyday side, get rid of some illusions and fears and remember some interesting moments in posing and behavior of models.
Step 4
During your first photo session, try to provide yourself with maximum psychological comfort: put on things in which you feel relaxed and confident, apply winning and familiar makeup. If you rarely wear fancy dresses, do not know how to easily move in high heels and so come to the first photo shoot, which you are already afraid of, your movements can be awkward and constrained. Also, do not take intricate positions in which you feel uncomfortable - this will look unnatural.
Step 5
It is best to work with a photographer for whom you have human sympathy. If you are a shy and sensitive person, the photographer should be experienced enough to lead the process and make up for your lack of experience. At the same time, he should not be too assertive and psychologically put pressure on you, because you will close, and nothing sensible will come out of the shooting. Feel free to let the photographer know if something bothers you. You can also discuss in advance the desired image, interesting ideas, wishes.
Step 6
If you have a tripod and a camera, you can practice and take a picture of yourself, find angles and poses that are favorable for yourself, get rid of some physical and psychological clamps, and just get used to the lens.
Step 7
And, of course, remember that the best way to get rid of fear is to do what you fear as often as possible.
