If You Like My Work, Read This Before You Book A Photoshoot

Wondering how I get natural and relaxed images for my clients photos? It's important you know how I work and how I achieve the images in my portfolio before you book me.

This image did not come about naturally. It was set up, choreographed and completely natural. Sound contradictory? It's not, to achieve a natural image posing is necessary first.

If you’ve seen my photos and thought, “Yes, that’s the kind of image I want,” then here’s what you should expect when working with me. Because the look and feel of my work doesn’t happen by accident — it’s a process.

Tip #1 - Expect To Pose

Posing is more important than most people realise — beautiful portraits don’t just “happen.” All the photos in my portfolio were posed to a degree; none of them happened by accident. For many, posing feels disengenuous, but it doesn’t have to be. Honestly, between you and me posing is really just the starting point. The magic — the “money shot,” if you will — happens after the subtle adjustments, when you relax, trust the process, and stop overthinking every movement. If you focus too much on feeling awkward or resist my guidance, we’ll never get to that moment where the photos start to feel effortless, natural, and genuinely you. Posing sets the stage, but the real beauty comes after you let go.

Tip #2 - Expect Guidance

During the photoshoot, I’ll guide you — gently, not weirdly — through each pose and adjustment. Most of my clients are quite unaware that I am posing them because it feels so natural and relaxed. All I ask is that you trust me. With that trust, we can create images that look natural, confident, and authentically you.

Tip #3 - Expect Natural Editing

Your photos will look polished, consistent, and professional — but still real. I don’t do skin retouching or photoshop. If you’ve got a random breakout the day of your shoot, of course I’ll take care of it. But otherwise, you’ll look like you. If in doubt check out my Portfolio to see my gorgeous clients who are real, not models, they just took my advice and got professional hair and makeup for their photos.

Tip #4 - Expect To Be Looked After & Listened To

When you book a session with me, you can expect to be looked after from start to finish. I’ll guide you through every step of the process, making sure you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. At the same time, I understand that every client has specific needs and goals for their photos, so we work together to make sure the final images reflect exactly what you want — a collaboration that balances guidance with your vision.

In short....

if you like my work, it’s because of this exact process: posing, direction, natural editing, and making sure you feel supported/heard the whole way through. That’s how we get photos that don’t just look good, but feel like you.