5 Things That Will Help You Feel Less Awkward in Front of the Camera On Your Wedding Day
You’re not models. You’re not actors. You’re real people who just happen to be wildly in love and planning a wedding — and now you’re supposed to somehow feel totally natural in front of a camera for 8+ hours?
Yeah. I get it. And let me say it loud and clear:
Feeling awkward in front of the camera is 100% normal.
But the good news? You don’t have to stay awkward.
Here are 5 things that will help you feel comfortable, confident, and dare I say… even a little ✨ awesome ✨ in your wedding photos.
1. Don’t try to “pose” — just show up as you
The best photos? They don’t come from stiff, over-rehearsed poses. They come from real, natural moments — with a little gentle guidance from someone who knows how to make you feel at ease (hi, that’s me).
I’ll never leave you hanging or ask you to “just be natural” and then step back awkwardly. I’ll guide you every step of the way with prompts, movement, and little tricks that make everything feel easy.
You don’t need to know how to pose. You just need to know how to be with each other.
2. Focus on your person, not the camera
Look at each other. Hold hands. Whisper inside jokes. Let the rest fall away.
Forget me and the camera are even there — I’ll still be capturing every sweet, hilarious, emotional, heart-bursting moment.
You’re not performing. You’re just hanging out with your favourite person.
3. Do an engagement session first
This one is a game changer.
Your engagement session is like a warm-up round. You’ll get used to how I work, learn what feels good, and build confidence together.
And when the wedding day rolls around, you’ll already know that being photographed doesn’t have to feel weird — it can actually be kinda fun. And hey, we’ll already be vibing like old friends.
4. Trust your photographer (like, really trust them)
This one matters more than any “top 10 photo tips” article.
When you trust the person behind the camera — not just to get good photos, but to make you feel safe, confident, and seen — you stop overthinking everything. You just enjoy the day. And that joy shows up in every frame.
If you’re hiring me? You can trust that I’ve got you. Always.
5. Accept that the first 10 minutes might feel weird — and then let go
Honestly? The beginning of any shoot is always a bit awkward. That’s just part of the process. But here’s what always happens:
By minute 10, you’re starting to relax.
By minute 20, you’re laughing.
By minute 30, you forget the camera is even there.
And that’s when the magic happens.
So embrace the weird. Show up anyway. And let’s create something beautiful together.
TL;DR: You Don’t Have to Be a Model. You Just Have to Be You.
I’m not here to capture a perfect, posed version of you — I’m here to capture the real version. The one that laughs at bad jokes, tears up during vows, dances like nobody’s watching, and loves fully.
That’s what makes a photo unforgettable.
And that’s what will make you look back and think:
“Damn. That felt like us.”
💬 Still feeling a bit nervous about being in front of the camera?
I get it. Let’s talk it through. Click here and we can chat timeline, engagement sessions, or literally anything else you need.
