one thing that photographers, for the most part, really don’t LOVE to do… and that’s get on the other side of the camera!! Every time I have a coaching session and we’re finishing lunch, I announce, “Ok, time for some headshots!” and the girls just give me a look like “Oh no, not that part!”. No one is excited about the portraits!!! …. And I totally understand why. As photographers, we are SO comfortable BEHIND that camera. The thought of us being in front of a camera ia terrifying!! Oh the irony!! Aren’t we the ones who are suppose to make our clients FEEL amazing during their shoot? And yet we HATE having our own pictures taken?
The BEST thing we can do for out clients is have our own portraits taken. I’m dead serious! I was such a better photographer AFTER my own wedding for so many reasons!!! The main reason was because I finally knew what it felt like to be on the other side! During my coaching sessions, I allow my attendees to similar experience!! They don’t love it at first, but it ends up being so SO beneficial in the long run!!
These amazing ladies did coaching sessions with me in January and I’m so excited to have even more friends in the industry!! I can’t WAIT to see what they accomplish this year with their businesses! Enjoy some of their headshots and have a GREAT Thursday! (More coaching sessions for May-Aug will be announced later this winter).
Elizabeth you’re stunning!!! I would love to have that model face! 
Erin’s joy is contagious!!
Crystal’s blue eyes are unreal!! Love this! 
Stunning Judith!!
Favorite Christy!!
Judith you crack me up!!!
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— Katelyn
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