If you’ve ever thought, “Ugh, I hate picture time,” that’s because your photographer sucked.
Feeling uncomfortable is NATURAL. Humans didn’t exactly coevolve with cameras. None of us are born knowing what to do. Some people ham like they were, but even they need direction and encouragement, because they can’t see themselves. Or the photographer’s vision.
That’s why I’m here. Just like you, I've been refining my skills and techniques for years, so you don’t have to.
A good photographer moves you around. A great one helps you forget the camera's even there.
Most of my clients across Oakland and the East Bay tell me some version of this before we start. By the end, they're surprised they had fun. That's the whole point.