Contrary to popular belief, I am soft spoken and quiet. A listener by nature, there are many times that I forget I’m supposed to be speaking. When I’ve been asked to speak for business luncheons and breakfasts, I have often times turned the opportunity down. Me? What do I honestly have to offer? I feel the same way when an aspiring model contacts me about doing their portfolio. While I love having my hands in the beginnings of their dreams as a model, I get afraid.
Cringe, no seriously, I do. I normally get almost sick to my stomach! Not because I’d be nervous to shoot, but because I will have to direct them as well. I’m not a model by any means, and in all honesty, I believe I am one of the hardest photographers to photograph, so how can I direct them? Ah well, they trust me so we get it done.
Today’s session was with Norman A. We consulted a week ago, and I am so glad the rain and snow held off today, but let me tell you, it was freezing outside! He did a good job, and I believe I did in directing him as well. So I guess, we both learned a little something today.
1.) Trust yourself.
2.) Trust your photographer.
3.) Go for it, you have nothing to lose, but so much to gain from TRYING.
I survived an hour in the 30 degree weather with someone else with big dreams. How do I know he’s got big dreams? He showed up, in the cold, ready to do whatever to have little me the first photographer in his portfolio…
Dream Big, but Do bigger. Keep looking up, because when you look down… Life passes you by without you even knowing it…
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