How to Feel Comfortable in Front of the Camera, A Calm, Editorial Approach.

One of the most common things couples tell me is this:
“We’re not very comfortable in front of the camera.”

Many couples worry about feeling comfortable in front of the camera on their wedding day — especially if they’ve never been professionally photographed before.

And almost always, my answer is the same — you don’t need to be.

Feeling comfortable in front of the camera isn’t about knowing how to pose, performing for the lens, or suddenly becoming someone you’re not. It’s about being given space to be yourselves, and being photographed in a way that feels natural, calm, and unforced.

That’s where a quieter, more editorial approach makes all the difference.

You don’t need to know what to do

A lot of the discomfort couples feel comes from the idea that they’re expected to do something, to pose, to perform, to get it “right.”

In reality, the most beautiful photographs rarely come from instruction. They come from moments unfolding naturally: the way hands find each other, the pauses between conversations, the quiet in-between moments that often go unnoticed.

My role isn’t to choreograph your day. It’s to observe it, gently guiding when needed, and stepping back when moments unfold on their own.

Calm creates confidence

Comfort doesn’t come from being told where to stand.
It comes from trust.

From knowing that you don’t need to be watched every second. From having someone there who reads the room, notices the light, and understands when to intervene and when not to.

I work quietly and intuitively, allowing space for things to breathe. This creates an environment where couples naturally relax, forget about the camera, and settle into the rhythm of the day.

Confidence grows when nothing feels rushed or over-directed.

Editorial doesn’t mean posed

There’s often a misconception that editorial photography means stiff poses or overly styled moments. In truth, it’s quite the opposite.

An editorial approach is about composition, light, and intention, not performance. It’s about framing moments beautifully as they happen, rather than manufacturing them.

When couples are given simple prompts instead of instructions, movement replaces posing. Laughter replaces tension. The result feels effortless, elevated, and honest.

Movement over posing

Stillness can feel intimidating. Movement feels natural.

Walking together, adjusting a dress, leaning in close, taking a quiet moment away from the noise, these are the moments where people forget about being photographed altogether.

I’ll offer gentle guidance when it helps, never to control, but to support. The aim is always to keep things fluid, relaxed, and grounded in who you are together.

Being comfortable isn’t about confidence — it’s about connection

The couples who look most at ease in photographs aren’t the ones who are “good at being photographed.” They’re the ones who feel present, connected, and unobserved.

When you’re allowed to experience your wedding day as it unfolds, without interruption, comfort follows naturally.

That’s where imagery becomes more than documentation. It becomes something you feel when you look back.

A quieter way of being photographed

If you’re drawn to photography that feels natural rather than posed, calm rather than performative, and elevated without being staged, you’re already doing it right.

Feeling comfortable in front of the camera isn’t something you need to learn. It’s something that happens when the approach is right.

That’s exactly how I work.

Thinking about your own day?

If this way of working resonates, quiet, editorial, and deeply considered. I’d love to hear more about what you’re planning.