First Attempt

Wow, what a difference 24 hours makes. Feel so much better today. Goodness knows what all that was about over the weekend. Been for a recovery run which was also positive, so thats always a winner.

I had my first photography job today. I was really nervous, but thankfully Emma was lovely and put me at ease, which in turn helped me to put her at ease I think. The first thing she told me was that she didn't like having her photo taken and doesn't like seeing herself in photos. She also didn't want any corporate looking shots, hence her choosing an amateur like myself. The hardest part was trying to give some instruction so she wasn't just standing there feeling like a plonker but also ensure the shots look natural and relaxed. It can be counter-productive though because as soon as you influence, you' run the risk of making things worse.

She wanted informal images that reflected her on a more personal level and something less wooden. Emma had a great personality and was game to try lots of things. I just hope she's happy with them when they're finished.