For some time now I have had a need for some good portraits to use as profile photographs. Now, like a lot of people, I am not used to being photographed other than holiday snaps and I can’t say that I particularly enjoy having my photograph taken either. I usually feel like a rabbit caught in the headlights and end up with something more like a grimace than a smile!
However, I could put it off no longer and it was time to put myself on the other side of the camera. So last Saturday I finally had a proper portrait photography session with the wonderful Mel from Aspire Photography Training.
I chose Mel to photograph me because I love her photography and although she is not a professional photographer she is a very talented lady and has the ability to be a professional photographer if she wanted to. I also feel comfortable with Mel and if I was going to relax in front of the camera that was an important consideration.
I decided that I had better approach the session as a model client, so I arrived at Mel’s with a suitcase of clothing to choose from and an open mind. So how was it? Fun, a lot of fun. It was quite unusual being on the other side of the lens but it was a good experience and I learnt a lot about how it must feel for my clients too.
And the results? Well I have only had a sneak peek so far but I love what I have seen. This might sound strange as I do this for a living, but I just did not expect seeing ‘proper’ portraits of myself to make me feel so good.
Can’t wait to see the rest of the images….
