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.
You Are Not Too Old To Be Seen
If you've started avoiding photos in your 40s, 50s or beyond, it doesn't mean you've lost your confidence. Discover why camera confidence can be learned and how to feel relaxed, natural and comfortable in front of the camera.
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.
How to Elevate Your Brand (and Your Confidence) in Photos
Having a stylist on a shoot is a no-brainer. Pair that with my 20+ years of experience behind the lens—helping people feel natural, confident, and truly themselves in front of the camera—and you're in for a fantastic experience.
What I've Learned from Teaching Photography Tips
Over the past few years, I've transitioned from simply taking photos to teaching others how to feel confident in front of the camera. Sharing my knowledge has been a fulfilling, sometimes surprising journey, and it's taught me just as much as I've passed on to others.
The Art of Posing: Tips for Striking the Perfect Pose in Photos
Learn seven practical posing techniques for posture, hands, body angles and expression so you can feel more comfortable and look natural in photographs.
How to Love Your Photos: Top Tips for Women in Their 40s and Beyond
If you're a woman in your 40s or above who dreads taking your photo, I have some good news. Having been a photographer for over 20 years, I've been there, too. Believe it or not, I hated being in front of the camera, but I decided it was time to change that a few years ago.
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.
What's in store for 2023 for me? I'm back after a very busy December and a very relaxing January. The kids are finally back at school, so I have time to think and create.
It’s time for women like me to feel confident in front of the camera.
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.