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I'm so awkward!
Posing tips for people that don't feel super comfy infront of the camera If that voice lives in your head too, the one that says I have no idea what I'm doing in front of a camera, this post is for you. Clients tell me some version of it in the first five minutes of nearly every session: “I’m so awkward.” “I never know what to do with my hands.” “I just don’t photograph well.” Usually there’s a laugh attached, and a small apology, as if they’ve confessed something unforgivabl

Michaela
3 days ago4 min read


You are not unphotogenic. You're unpracticed and unsafe.
Understanding the Feeling of Being "Unphotogenic" I get it. You probably made it this far avoiding photos like the plauge and coming up with any number of excuses that people don't even question. "I'm just not photogenic" is such a good statement to stop people from pressing anymore or asking any more questions. It's the leave me alone answer. The I don't want to talk about it anymore answer. Well, guess what...I DO want to talk about it. So many people express feeling unpho

Michaela
Oct 23 min read


What I Actually Shoot (The Honest Answer)
I get asked this question a lot and I always feel like the short answer doesn't quite do it justice. So here's the full honest version. The short version first. I shoot everything except weddings and babies. I know that's a little bit of an unusual thing to lead with but I'd rather be upfront about it than have someone reach out hoping I'm available for their wedding day. I'm not the right fit for that and I'd rather point you toward someone who is than waste your time. Every

Michaela
Sep 183 min read
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