So many women tell me the same thing: “I’ll book a photoshoot… later.” Maybe you’ve said it too. And almost every time, that “later” has nothing to do with timing. It usually means, “when I stop feeling ashamed.” You might be thinking, “I’ll lose some weight first,” “I need to get back in shape,” or “I’ll do it when I feel more confident.” On the surface, those sound reasonable. But underneath, they often mean, “I don’t feel like I deserve to be seen like this.” The session becomes a reward you promise yourself — for finally becoming a better, smaller, more confident version of you. And that version keeps moving further away.
What’s really hiding behind the postponing is rarely your body. It’s self-consciousness. A deep discomfort with how you look. Discomfort with being the center of attention. Fear that the camera will confirm every critical thought you already have about yourself. When we talk before a session, I often ask if you’ve been hesitating to book or even to message me — and many women admit they’ve been waiting for the “right moment” for a long time. Maybe you have too. And there’s something else that makes it harder: how harsh women can be toward other women. The comparisons, the subtle comments, the criticism. I’ve experienced it myself, and I won’t pretend it doesn’t hurt. I take it personally because I’ve been on the receiving end of it. When you live in a world that feels critical, stepping into visibility feels risky. So “later” becomes a safe place. A way to avoid standing in front of a lens — and in front of your own reflection.
The truth is, readiness rarely shows up on its own. Confidence doesn’t magically arrive because time passed or because your body changed. It usually grows from doing something gently, even while you’re still unsure. A photoshoot is not a replacement for professional psychological support — and it’s important to say that clearly. But what I’ve consistently heard from the women I work with is this: it feels different to stand in front of a camera when the person behind it is gentle, guiding, empathetic — someone who encourages you, sees you, and when needed, puts an arm around you and reassures you quietly. After the session, many women realize that the “flaw” they believed made them not enough has lost some of its power. You don’t have to love yourself to book a photoshoot. You don’t have to be fully confident. Maybe “later” doesn’t have to mean “when I’m different.” Maybe it can mean, “I’m allowed to show up as I am.” And maybe that’s where your shift begins.
If you’ve been waiting for the “right moment” to book your photoshoot, maybe that moment is now. Book a personalized consultation with me to discuss your session, explore your ideas and dreams
and create a plan that feels safe, empowering – all about you.
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