Getting Out From Behind The Camera And Getting In Front Of It.

It’s good practice for photographers to get out from behind the camera and put ourselves in front of the camera. Having your photo taken can feel a bit vulnerable for many people so it’s good to remind ourselves first hand what our client’s may experience.

So recently I did just that. And I did it with a complete stranger, the talented professional photographer from Louisville, Robin Enright Salcido of RES Photography. Robin specializes in portrait work, senior portraits and heads shots. She is also the creator of The Wise Women’s Project where she photographs and interviews women over age 50. (You can find out more on her website). I participated in this project by having my portrait taken and being interviewed for her project.

I was surprised to find myself nervous about my photo session on the morning of….. “Am I wearing the right thing?….. Are these the best colors?….. I wish I’d lost 10 pounds before this session…. Am I gonna produce fake smiles?”. But within minutes of meeting Robin, I relaxed. She was friendly, inquisitive, and relaxed herself, which helped me to relax. Soon we were laughing and we both knew we were to become good friends and we have! I in turn, took photos of her a few months later.

It was a great experience and a good reminder of what it can be like for my clients. It’s good knowing what it’s like to be in their shoes, to feel vulnerable and push through it to find a comfortable place within myself and ultimately to have updated images of myself that I enjoy.

I’m very happy with my photos and will have them done again, at least every other year. It’s good practice and who doesn’t need an updated head shot?