Min Wye Photography

A question from my friend, May: how do you get people to act naturally around you?

Disclaimer: In no way am I an expert in this field. This is my point of view and experience of posing couples in a few photo shoots. We humans are intricate creatures, each shoot requires a different level of engagement therefore this is not the 1 method that conquers all.

There are a couple ways I go about this. From the couple’s point of view, its certainly not an easy task to ignore this massive camera pointed at you.

Roshana at Kangaroo Point

I find the easiest way to calm a nervous couple down, is to divert their attention away from the camera. Start them off looking at each other(away from the camera) and guide them through some natural actions like walking towards each other…..roleplay is a fantastic way to get them into the mood.

Michael and Laura - pre-wedding at Kangaroo Point

Keeping their mind off the camera is the key to natural shots and as they get more comfortable with you, you can direct their attention at you(and your camera)

Michael and Laura - pre-wedding at Kangaroo Point

Keep in mind, it is those moments in between that create the natural shot, not the poses you give them.

I enjoy writing, but without the pull and ease of use. I find it really hard to find the initiative to sit down and blog.

I noticed that as I have grown, “busy-ness”(business) has taken over my time and the number of distractions(aka facebook) has increased tremendously.

Time to find an easy blogging platform(like twitter) to increase my usage.

I’m on a roll today; my client pointed out a few catch phrases:-
1)   Client: technology that is foreign to you;
Me: I will make it seem local to you!

2) Too much gas, too little action!

3) I’m all about efficiency =)

4) you know, im all about saving you time….and making your life easier

….and here is a plug to my client: http://goshcelebrityfashion.com.au/