Cleveland Professional Head Shot Photographer - Head Shot Tip: Try to be positive!

When it comes to our attitude towards getting a head shot taken, there’s pretty much three groups of people… there are those that enjoy being in front of the camera, those that don’t care either way and just go with the flow, and then there are the people that just hate having their picture taken. It’s said that roughly 60 - 70% might feel uncomfortable and/or don’t like having their picture taken… and if you’re one of the people that fall into that group, I totally get it.

As someone that really dislikes having my picture taken as well, I know it can be difficult and/or a little stressful. For people like us, it’s easy to get worked up thinking about all the negatives. We can easily create a fair amount of unneeded stress and anxiety for ourselves, all before the camera shutter was ever clicked.

The reason for not wanting to get a head shot taken, can vary from one person to the next and stem from insecurities with our physical appearance, the fear of being judged by others or possibly due to an undesired outcome from a previous photo shoot. Regardless of the reason, it’s easy for us to let the fears run wild.

Here are a few quick tips, that can help you through the whole process and hopefully make the experience more enjoyable… or at least tolerable:

• First and foremost, take a few deep breaths and try to relax. You’d be surprised what a few deep breaths can do for you… especially at the time of the session.

• Knowing what to expect and being prepared can make all the difference. It’s like taking a test in school… if you studied and your prepared, it’s easy to ace the exam. Being prepared for the head shot session is kind of like studying for a test. Knowing what to expect and having everything in order, will definitely put your mind at ease. We offer a lot of great info for pre-shoot prep on our Head Shot Info page, and it’s definitely worth going over.

• Instead of focusing on all the negatives, look at it as a positive and focus on the purpose of why you’re getting the head shot. It’s an investment in you, and the outcome is growth and success!

I know that everything I just said is probably easier said than done, but know that I’m here for you! If you schedule a head shot session with Don Bensman Photography, we’ll get through it together. We can discuss everything ahead of time so you know what to expect… and on the day of the photo shoot, we can work through any sticking points you still might be having.

Going into the whole process with a positive attitude, could mean the difference between a head shot that you’ll totally love or a partially successful attempt!

For additional information and/or to schedule a head shot session, please feel free to contact us.