How to Feel Comfortable in Front of the Camera (Even If You Hate Photos)

You’re planning one of the biggest days of your life, and now suddenly you have to perform for photos?

The truth is: most couples who tell me they don’t like photos aren’t actually bad in front of the camera, they’re just uncomfortable. That discomfort is a very human reaction to being observed, and it deserves to be understood.

Why Feeling Awkward in Wedding Photos Is Normal

Let’s be honest: being photographed feels strange for most people.

It's asking you to:

• Pay attention to your body

• Suddenly think about how you look

• Act “naturally” while someone else is watching

Most people haven’t ever practiced that in real life, and that’s exactly why it feels awkward.

It’s not that you’re awkward. It’s that the situation is unfamiliar. And on your wedding day, that unfamiliarity can make even confident brides tense up.

The Real Reason Great Wedding Photos Happen

Here’s the secret most brides don’t know:

Great wedding photos aren’t about perfect posing, they’re about trust and presence.

When you trust your photographer and stay emotionally present, something subtle shifts:

• Your shoulders relax

• Your face softens

• Your connection with your partner becomes the center of attention

• and the camera quietly captures it all

You stop “performing for a camera” and start living your wedding day. That’s when natural wedding photos happen.

What Actually Helps Brides Relax in Front of the Camera

This isn’t about learning 27 poses. What actually works:

• Movement: walking together, a gentle sway, a soft laugh

• Conversation: real, tiny prompts that get you interacting

• Moments, not poses: thinking about why we’re taking the photo, not how

• Permission to be yourselves: laughter, nerves, and all.

  These actions create photos that feel like you, not like a photoshoot.

You Don’t Need to Be Photogenic

Here’s the part brides love most later on:

You don’t have to know what to do in front of the camera; that’s not your job.

Your only job on your wedding day is to:

• Be present

• Be with the person you love

• Enjoy your day

Everything else, where to stand, how to hold your partner, how to move naturally, is handled by your photographer. That’s the part we practice and train for. That’s the part we’re here for.

The Wedding Photos You’ll Treasure Most Aren’t Perfect

Ironically, the images that become favourites aren’t the ones where everything looks flawless.

They’re the ones that feel:

• Calm

• Honest

• Emotional

• True to you

They’re the candid laughter, the glance you shared when no one else was looking, the moments you forgot the camera existed.

Those are the photos that brides keep forever.

Still Nervous About Wedding Day Photography?

That’s okay too.

Being nervous means you care, and that’s a normal feeling. On your wedding day, you don’t need to become someone you’re not. You just need to be authentic, connected, and present.

When you feel safe and supported by your photographer, natural wedding photos happen effortlessly.

You’re More Comfortable in Front of the Camera Than You Think

If you’ve ever said, “I’m awkward in photos,” you’re not alone.

But when a photograph reflects who you really are, not who you think you’re supposed to be, something special happens. In my humble opinion, these become your favourite memories. Because it’s real.

To sum this up in two words: Trust & Presence ♥️