Poses & Prompts, simplified
June 2026
The Pre-Photo Session scarries… It’s not just for the clients; a photographer can have this same experience, too! I remember when I had my very first photo session. I was excited, nervous, and unsure of where this dream would take me. When envisioning this business, I wanted to create a client experience that was fun, relaxed, and flowed easily. A huge part of that was guiding my clients through posing and prompts that highlighted their unique features.
From scrolling Pinterest and drawing inspiration from my favorite photographer friends, I developed a sense of how I wanted the photos to feel. However, no matter how much research and preparation I did for the sessions, I always seemed to draw a blank on what the next prompt or pose should be. Any photographer who is starting will tell you there is a small internal panic that forms in that moment. I was left anxious and overwhelmed by the mere idea of taking photos of my clients.
It wasn’t until I learned to let my creativity run the session and let go of the perfection mindset that I truly found my place in the photography world. I have realized that moment to moment, I will be able to guide my clients through the experience. In the hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” the writer could not have been more spot on with the words, including the line, “All I have needed, thy hand hath provided.” An often-forgotten wisdom of God, which I have been reminded of often and believe wholeheartedly.
Fast forward to now, my approach has changed. I let each session reflect my own creativity and flow. As I move through our time together, I let the ideas run freely, trusting that, in each moment, the Lord will guide my steps. The results? A client-centered, perfectly unique and authentic session that yields beautiful photos time and time again.
