For the camera-shy
How to Feel Natural in Front of the Camera (Even If You Hate Photos)
By Sophia + Colby, Chasing Robins Media · Provo, Utah
- You are not the only one. It is the thing we hear most.
- We direct gently. Prompts, not poses.
- Movement helps. Walk, laugh, talk.
- Pick people you trust to be behind the camera.
You are not “bad at photos”
We hear it all the time: “we are so awkward in front of the camera.” Honestly, it is our favorite thing to solve. Our whole style is built around relaxed, candid direction that gets you to forget the camera is even there.
What actually helps
- Move. Walking, spinning, or just holding hands and talking looks more natural than standing still.
- Talk to each other, not the camera.
- Take a breath. Before portraits, we give you a moment together.
- Say your own inside joke. Real laughs read as real.
- Do not look at yourself in the preview. Trust the process.
Photo and video together help
Because we are one team, you are not being directed by two people. We give one set of prompts, which keeps things calm. And when you are focused on each other, you stop thinking about two cameras.
Before the wedding
An engagement session is a great warm-up. You practice with us, see how we direct, and get used to being photographed before the big day.
Quick FAQ
What if we are awkward in front of the camera?
That is very normal, and it is our favorite thing to solve. We use relaxed, candid direction so you can forget the camera is there.
Do you pose us?
We give gentle prompts and let moments happen instead of stiff posing.
Should we do an engagement session first?
It is a low-pressure way to get comfortable with us before the wedding.
If this sounds like the kind of wedding coverage you have been looking for…
Hi, we think we would get along. We are a husband + wife photo and video team in Provo, and we love telling a whole wedding day together.
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