![]() The repetition has helped produce the credos that I observe today. I’ll be the first to admit it-in the years that I’ve been fishing and guiding on the Kenai I’ve made mistakes while handling and photographing fish, learning many lessons in the process. What happens during the photo and measuring process has a strong impact on the fish’s ability to swim off and give someone else near heart failure in the future. Watching that fish of a lifetime disappear into the turquoise water never gets old, but while catch-and-release is a great concept practiced around the world for many species, foremost in our minds must be that the fish survives the encounter. It’s one of those feelings that’s hard to describe: You can see the energy in the fish there are several rounds of high fives, plenty of big smiles and then there’s that sudden calm followed by mind-melt as you gently release a big, fat, oh my God this could potentially be the best day of my life fish back to its home. ![]() The return of the humpy opens the floodgates to memory lane and releases waves of anticipation of once again taking part in the photo-release ritual that ends each encounter with one of the river’s donkey-slab trout. Voila! Next time you’re posing for a photo you will feel more confident and know exactly what to do.Sure, there is a presidential election in 2016, but more importantly, it’s a pink year on the Kenai. Try several poses and repeat them a few times for your muscles to remember. Make slight adjustments until you like what you see. Preparation! When you are prepared you know exactly what looks great great on you hence what poses to strike and look fabulous! Try some poses you find on Pinterest or Vogue magazine in front of the mirror. How to stand, where to look, what poses flatter us the most, what facial expressions suit us the best… This happens when we simply don’t know what to do. STOP right there! It’s all about your mindset the better you feel about yourself, the better the images will turn out!Īnother reason we don’t feel photogenic looking at our images is inelegant posing. The opposite happens when we convince ourselves that camera doesn’t love us… or we are not worthy of being in front of the camera. Listen to uplifting music, inspirational podcasts, get your makeup and hair done – set the mood! When we feel good, we don’t focus on our imperfections and just trust the process. Let go of the tensed forehead, pouted lips, and be you! You are beautiful!Īnd remember, it’s my job as a photographer to make you as comfortable as possible and photograph you in the most beautiful way I can.įirst thing’s first! When you’re getting ready for a photoshoot, make sure you’re feeling good about yourself. For example, body language poses (playing with your hair, rolling your sleeves, etc) – something that you would do in the real life.ĭid you know that the most beautiful facial expression one can do is simply a relaxed face. Another way to get more relaxed in front of the camera is, striking poses that feel good. Learn more about how to choose what to wear for a photoshoot here. Maybe don’t wear sweatpants to your photoshoot, but choose something casual but flattering. Make sure you feel cozy in your choice of clothes (you can still breath easily at least!). Have you ever noticed that some are your favourite pictures of yourself are when you didn’t even realise you were photographed? Here’s a secret! The more comfortable you are ’in the moment’, the more confident you will appear in the final images. Being uncomfortable and trying to force a certain pose or emotion will inevitably lead to looking awkward.
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