Five years ago, Courtney Brooks opened her first yoga studio. At just 23, she was admittedly naive to the challenges ahead of her, but willing and excited to bring a different way of doing yoga to the shoreline of Connecticut.

No matter where you fall on the confidence spectrum, from hating having your photo taken to “Babe, I was born for the lens”, these preparatory tips are sure to help you feel your best on set.

If you’re not a seasoned model, and few of our clients are, a photo session with a professional photographer can feel overwhelming. In that moment, the natural response is to shrink ourselves. We just want it over as quick as possible. This usually results in bad posture and looking uncomfortable for the camera. The good news is a little thoughtfulness goes a long way.

Five years ago, Courtney Brooks opened her first yoga studio. At just 23, she was admittedly naive to the challenges ahead of her, but willing and excited to bring a different way of doing yoga to the shoreline of Connecticut.