The 6 Biggest Fears before a glamour photography shoot
So, you are just about to book your glamour shoot or already have. Amazing!! Well done in taking that first step to a new way of feeling about yourself.
I am guessing it’s now been a few days and I am sure the nerves are starting to set in… don’t worry that is totally normal and we are here to help. Nerves mixed with excitement are all part of the process for this transformational experience to change the way you feel about yourself by changing the way you see yourself.
Here are 6 of the biggest fears we hear before woman embark on a glamour photography shoot and some solutions to help you get over your fears and get excited about your glamour shoot.
1. “I’m not confident enough.”
You are not alone in this! Almost all the women struggle with feeling low confidence at one time or another in their lives. We are our own worst critics when it comes to how we see ourselves and how we treat ourselves.
So many women sit in front of the mirror and look for the tiniest detail and repeat to themselves that they are not good enough that they are too big, or too bumpy, too old, or too thin. This can make our confidence level plummet if we are constantly looking for the flaws in our bodies.
Confidence isn’t something everyone just wakes up with one morning, it’s built up with time, kindness, and self-awareness.
Telling yourself every day that you are beautiful, and you are enough will help build that confidence level.
Imagine how great it would feel to have a constant reminder of how amazing, beautiful, and confident you truly are! Having a glamour photography or boudoir photography shoot is a great way to build that confidence level.
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2. “I don’t have anything to wear.”
Every woman has those pieces in their wardrobe that will work for their glamour photo shoot. This is the opportunity needed to be creative and to think about your personal style and what it says about you. Think outside the box and step outside of your comfort zone… after all, growth begins in discomfort.
Clothing is a great tool to help women express themselves. So why not start with asking yourself these questions:
How do I want to feel in my photoshoot?
How do I want to see myself in my photoshoot?
We suggest putting together an inspiration board (we use pinterest) with as many images as you can find that really stand out to you, then shop the wardrobe to find those key pieces is also a really good idea to help you plan your looks for your glamour shoot.
Most women who come in for a glamour shoot want this to be special, so spoiling themselves with a new outfit is exactly what they do.
The most important thing is that you feel beautiful, confident and comfortable in whatever outfits you bring along!
During our photography session, we allow time to do 3 looks so bring along what you have got and we can help you choose on the day.
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3. “I’m awkward in photos and I’m not photogenic.”
There is no such thing as not being photogenic!
Everyone can take great, and sometimes not so great photos. You must look at the reason behind why you are feeling awkward in photos.
Is it that you have been photographed by someone who isn’t looking for your right angles? or is it that friend who is a happy snapper at social events who always gets you at the worst possible time?
Have you ever been photographed by a professional under studio lighting who is focused on showing you at your best?
If the answer to this is no, then I suggest you reframe this “not photogenic” statement until you have.
A professional glamour photoshoot is an amazing way to learn more about accepting yourself (flaws and all) and truly loving who you are. You will embrace yourself and feel more comfortable the next time a camera is pointed in your direction.
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4. “I don’t know how to be…”
I don’t know how to be sexy…elegant…CONFIDENT. Whatever word comes to mind when you think I don’t know how to be… is the word we need to work on.
Not everyone can be that sex symbol like you see on TV or social media.
It is a little bit of a catch 22 … you don’t feel confident and the only way to feel confident is to see yourself being confident. It’s a BE, DO, HAVE mentality – if you want to BE confident, DO the things you need to DO to feel confident and the results will be… you will HAVE confidence xx
Believing you are confident and telling yourself you are confident – makes you feel confident!
As terrifying as it might sound, looking at yourself in the mirror for a minute or two each morning and picking out as many positives as you can is a fantastic exercise to help improve self-perception.
For example, saying:
“My skin looks really clear today!”
“I have a beautiful smile!”
“I feel so energetic today!”
“I am GOOD ENOUGH!”
Practice poses in your bedroom when no one is watching and all you have to do is pretend to be sexy.
For your studio glamour photography session, just remember, our award winning photographers and whole team are there to help guide you throughout your whole Zest experience and to feel more sexy, elegant, confident and totally empowered.
How amazing would it be to walk out of your photoshoot completely transformed into a more confident, powerful and beautiful woman then you were when you walked in?
Read a few of our past clients stories below and how they felt the same as you prior to your photoshoot, but walked out different women.
5. “I’m worried it will be expensive.”
Many women describe a glamour photography experience as a ‘transformative’ or ‘life changing’ event… it helped them to move past their insecurities and to find strength and empowerment and has helped them to move outside their comfort zone and to really get rid of this negative concept that they are not good enough.
If you are reading this blog, then I’m guessing you aren’t feeling amazing about yourself either. If we could show you that you are an incredible, confident and a beautiful woman and help you to smash through all your insecurities and help you along on your journey of accepting yourself and loving yourself even more.
What would that be worth to you?
Our professional Glamour photographer, makeup artist, session planner and design consultant are all at your fingertips during your Zest Glamour photography experience, to ensure that you are receiving the absolute best!
Our Team are all here for you and we are here to help you work out how to best display your artwork and photos and how to help you take them home when you love everything.
Check out our blog ‘5 Ways to display your Glamour & Boudoir Photography’ to get some great ideas on how other woman have displayed beautiful artwork of themselves. Some choose to see themselves everyday on their walls, and some choose to be more private and go with a collection of photos in an album or box set.
If you are interested in paying your artwork off on a payment plan, check out how that works here.
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6. “What If I ‘Chicken out’ at the last minute?”
For almost every woman who books in for a glamour photography session, It’s something they’ve never done before. It’s completely normal to feel nervous about something you’ve never done before, you don’t know what to expect!
The days coming up to your photoshoot may very well feel like this, but I’d like you to ask yourself “What’s the worst thing that could happen?”
Could it be that you see yourself in a way you never have before? Looking glamorous and confident and sexy?
A Glamour photography experience is about so much more than just taking beautiful photos, it’s an opportunity to push yourself out of your comfort zone, to try something new and exciting and to forever see yourself like never before.
Are you ready to make a change in terms of how you see yourself?
In your confidence?
Do you want to improve your body image?
Do you want to feel empowered?
If the answer to any of these is YES, YES, YES then you are ready for your photoshoot whether you believe yet or not, the hardest part is walking through the front door of the studio and trusting in our team to share this journey with you.
The only thing left to do now is to move forward and walk through our studio doors and meet our team as they are here to be part of your journey.
The way you see yourself and feel about yourself is about to change!
If you are interested in booking a Zest Photography family, couple, modern glamour, boudoir or nude portrait photography experience, call 0862453150 or email us at info@zestphotography.com.au.