Top 3 Takeaways:
- Feeling awkward is totally normal.
- A good photographer knows how to guide you.
- Movement and laughter make the best shots.
Hate being in front of the camera? Join the club. Most professionals I work with - from C-suites in public-listed companies to managing partners at KL law firms - start our session by saying, “I’m really not photogenic.”
Here’s the secret: you don’t have to be. You just need the right guidance.
I’ll give you small prompts that help break the ice: turn slightly this way, drop your shoulders, take a breath, think of your happiest client moment. It’s not about stiff poses - it’s about capturing a moment that feels like you at your best.
Movement, laughter, a slight lean in - these micro-movements are what bring a portrait to life. You won’t have to worry about how to smile or where to look. That’s our job.
If you’ve been putting off a professional headshot because you “don’t look good in photos,” this one’s for you. Come in with low expectations -
leave with a profile photo you’ll be proud to share across every boardroom, pitch deck, and LinkedIn connection request.