THE JOURNAL OF A CONFIDENCE COACH & PHOTOGRAPHER
Unfiltered. Just like my photography.
Consider this my little corner of the internet where the filter comes off. I'm sharing the tips I wish someone had told me earlier, the stories that still make me laugh, the lessons that came the hard way, and everything in between. Whether you're a business owner trying to figure out how to show up online, or just someone who wants to stop dreading the camera, you're in the right place. Twenty-two years of experience, zero fluff. Welcome to my journal.
Confidence Doesn’t Always Feel Confident
We tend to think confidence should be visible. We expect it to look like certainty, ease, and a willingness to take up space.
Why Do I Feel So Awkward in Photos?
Why do so many people feel awkward in photos? Katie shares what 187 Confidence Club responses revealed about self-image, visibility and how camera confidence can be practised.
Feeling Ugly Is Not the Same as Being Ugly
I don't think people are lying when they tell me they feel ugly in photos. I believe them. That feeling is real. But feelings aren't always facts.
The Month I Took a Daily Self-Portrait — And What It Taught Me About My Face, My Confidence, and Being Seen
What happens when you take a self-portrait every day for a month? Katie explores familiarity, self-image and how regular practice changed the way she saw her own face.
The photos we choose to forget.
When we hide photographs because we dislike how we looked, we can erase parts of our own history. Katie reflects on body image, memory and allowing every version of ourselves to be remembered.
Your Brain is Just Used to the Mirror
This is why many people feel they "never look good in photos"—it's not that you look bad; it's just that you're not accustomed to seeing yourself that way! Do you think you resemble your photos more or your reflection?
Why It's Important to Have Good Self-Esteem Before Having Your Portrait Taken
In August 2020, post-COVID lockdowns, I hired a photographer to come and take photos of me and my family at our home. I wasn’t feeling at my best, just like everyone else!
Here are the five main strategies I have used to make me feel more comfortable in front of the camera.
It's so common to fear being in front of the camera. Overcoming this fear can be gradual, but you can make significant progress with persistence and practice.
The French government wants to bring in a law where influences need to state that they have used a filter on their posts.
The French government wants to bring in a law where influences need to state that they have used a filter on their posts. This isn't the first time this type of disclaimer has been used; it wasn't long ago that publishers were asked to state if images in their magazines have been retouched.
Three reasons why you think badly about your body.
Mel has struggled with obesity her whole life and has tried many ways to shift her weight to a healthy size without any luck until Ozempic.
Here are my four top tips on how to feel confident in front of a camera.
This image wouldn’t pass as a passport photo, but it’s a great cover image.
Try four practical ways to feel less tense and more confident when having your photograph taken, from preparation and breathing to movement and expression.
3 Reasons Why Being Photogenic Doesn't Matter
If I had a dollar for every time I heard, "I hate having my photo taken, or I'm so uncomfortable in front of the camera", I would be a millionaire!
You do not need to be naturally photogenic to get a strong portrait. Good direction, movement and connection matter far more than knowing how to perform for a camera.