Dealing with "Photoshoot Insecurity"
Kim Brundage Photography 2021 - A forced smile vs. a real smile. This is my son, Koby. He doesn’t think he takes good pictures and doesn’t like his smile. The truth is he does take good pictures and does have a nice smile. He just doesn’t know how to connect with it naturally.
There’s a very small segment of the population who actually love to have their picture taken. If someone pulls out a camera during a party, they’re the one shouting, “Take my picture!” while everyone else groans and turns the other way.
The odds are pretty good that you’re one of the groaners, not one of the ones jumping in front of the camera. Most of us shy away from cameras as a matter of course. It’s why actually volunteering to have your picture taken during a photo shoot is so challenging (and probably why you’ve been putting it off).
Kim Brundage Photography 2022 - Most people come to my Headshot Party nervous, and that’s totally normal. By the end of the photoshoot, they’re happy, relaxed and most people describe the event as fun!
Trust me. I get it.
I used to fall into the groaner category too. I don’t hate it anymore as I figured out how to present my best self to the camera even on those days I’m not feeling my prettiest. I used to be super insecure about it. I was told I there was all kinds of things wrong with my body as a kid. I adopted those messages and became very critical of myself in photos.
What changed for me was taking my own portraits as I practiced lighting/posing. I finally saw the beautiful woman that I am. It gave me my ‘why’ as I want to show you the beauty everyone else sees.
Once I saw my beauty, I knew from those girlfriend chats, that other women felt insecure like I did. I’ve made it my mission to show everyone their beauty.
Kim Brundage Photography 2020 - Many men feel self-conscious about their looks as well. We’ve all heard the same false societal messages of looking not good enough.
My biggest job as a photographer lies in helping my clients feel confident in front of my camera, and making sure that that confidence shines through in the photos we take. If I can do that, we can capture an image that becomes a “First Impression Maker.” That’s a photo that makes people stop scrolling and pay attention because it’s such a great representation of who you are. If you trust me, I know I can help you get yours.
Kim Brundage 2020 - Gwendolyn Cody-Davis is an author
If you’ve been putting off getting professional headshots taken, I want to invite you to consider that all the negative things you see in photos of yourself, the rest of the world probably doesn’t see.
I want you to think about all the amazing things you have to offer and consider that focusing on that could make your next photoshoot an experience you’ll actually enjoy.
If you’re still not convinced, come to my Mindset Workshop, which I offer every three months. It’s called Show up and Shine like a Rock Star.