What does being photogenic even mean?
So I’ve been a yoga and wellness photographer for a little while now and I often hear people say "I'm not photogenic". It always comes back. It’s either that or people ask about their “good angles” (maybe I should do a post about that too). And I had to sit down and think about it because to me, everyone is photogenic. If you are in a photo, you are photogenic.
3 reasons you should have a photographer on your yoga retreat
In the era of smartphones and cheap digital cameras it can be easy to think the photographer’s job is one that is easily replaced - however if you’ve ever been serious about taking your yoga business to the next level, here’s why you should take a professional with you on your yoga retreat.
3 reasons why professional yoga pictures work for your business
I have been a photographer for over 10 years now and as someone who has always been reluctant to invest in my business because of a lack of financial stability, I can only relate to those who can be skeptical to do so too. However since I have decided to take myself seriously - I invested in a business course, an accountant, a business coach … - there is no turning back!
2021 wins as a yoga & retreat photographer in London
What a year 2021 has been - on a personal level, it sure was a whirlwind. I entered a deep healing journey that has resulted in an expansion of everything around me, including my professional life. I still see the ripple effects of all the seeds I’ve planted throughout my life and I’m excited to see where 2022 takes me!
How to recognise your internalised fatphobia to deal with a photoshoot
We all have internalised fatphobia that we need to work on dismantling and when you are about to pose for pictures, it can manifest in many different ways. Fatphobia is damaging on many levels and working on our conditioning is extremely important to be more empathetic people and heal.When we book photoshoots quite often it tends to come up at the surface, particularly if you’ve been socialised as a woman.Recognising fatphobia in yourself will help you recognising it in others and advocate for fat people.
Lies you tell yourself to not book a yoga photoshoot
Are you going to deprive yourself from love, wearing a bikini, eating chips your whole life? You deserve to feel good, you deserve the pretty pictures, you deserve love. It’s easier said than done of course and I invite you to use a photoshoot cautiously on your path to healing any damaging body image issues you might have, but depending on where you are on the matter it can be a beautifully freeing experience.
Common fears before a yoga photoshoot
Throughout my career as a photographer - and a yoga photographer, I’ve encountered a lot of people expressing completely valid fears before booking a photoshoot.Paying someone to take pictures of you can be a quite scary experience, so with this article I hope to appease some of the worries you might also have. As someone who was also on the other side of the lens, I can only relate!
How to deal with body dysmorphia for a photoshoot
I have been struggling with body dysmorphia my whole life and as a photographer, I’ve met many people who suffer from the same thing. I also have been a model and had to partake in photoshoots as a yoga teacher and I’ve put together a list of advice that have helped me go through it. Of course it’s always a work in progress but I hope that it will help you!