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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Warming up an engagement/wedding subject that doesn't like their photo taken | |
amonline wrote:
When I have a guy that I can tell is shy, I immediately turn the "chat session" to involve him as much as possible. Get them talking about how they met, how he asked her to marry him, what hobbies they share, what are his "guy" hobbies, etc. They may still be a little shy, but at least now they are looking at you as a friend, and will open up. I know this works for me guy-to-guy, but I think it may help you.
I'm female and this works for me, too. I've found that guys who are camera shy tend to have been "talked to" from their bride in the days leading up to the session and that makes things even worse.
Also, acknowledging the fact that I know getting your picture taken is awkward helps me a ton. I usually start the session with super easy poses to get them warmed up and say things like, "You guys are doing great, you're really photogenic! I don't say that to all my couples, I promise. :-) "
99% of the time within the first 10 minutes or so the guy (and girl, even) warms up and it's a non-issue for the rest of the session.
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