The Power of Portraits

& how they boost confidence

The problem

Everyone suffers from a bit of negative self talk. See, the thing about self perception is that we don’t ever truly see ourselves. It is only through a reflection (via a mirror, photo, etc.) that we are able to see a representation of what we are at that moment. A view which is often distorted by how we are feeling at the moment. This is where the power of portraits comes in. More specifically, how portraits boost your confidence. 

We are living in the “selfie” generation. The problem here is we don’t always know how to take a photo of ourselves that accurately depicts who we are. We try to change who we are because we live with the negative self talk in our heads. So we take the camera on our phone and put it way up above our heads, as high as our arms can go, we pucker our lips and snap a photo. Then, we place a heavy-handed filter over our face so that we no longer look human and place it online for all to see. The likes come rolling in and we start to feel good about ourselves. That is, until we look in the mirror and realize that we don’t look anything like that cartooned representation online and when we see said photo, we just remember how bad we felt when taking it. Then the negative self talk begins all over again. 

The solution

Here is where the power of a professional portrait can not only help you build confidence, but show you what a truly amazing and beautiful human you are! A portrait session with me isn’t about the hair and makeup, or the fancy clothes. It’s about how you felt the day of your portrait session. Styling by my hair and makeup artist helps you feel good. The clothes you wear helps to flatter who you are. I will lead and direct you into poses which makes you look like you. Then I will help to bring out emotions that make you want to fall in love with yourself. 

I don’t edit you to look like someone else. Sure I fix the flyaway hairs (the bane of my existence) and remove any blemishes that may have popped up. But I want you to be you! I want you to look like you! When you see your portraits, I want you to say, “Wow!” The confidence doesn’t just come from looking at it and saying, “I look good,” but from seeing your portrait on the wall everyday and remembering how you felt on the day of your portrait. 

I don’t want to just give you a small little digital image you keep on your phone (sure you’ll get digitals as well), but you will leave with printed, physical art prints that you can display and hang on the walls. Your portraits are meant to be seen. Every day. You will look at it and fill yourself with positive thoughts about all the things you can accomplish. 

Read more on how professional portraits can help you here.

“Such an incredible experience. Highly recommend.”

-Kelly M.