6 Weeks to Embrace Yourself in Photos
[And in Life!]
“I look bad in photos”
”There’s a reason why I’m a photographer”
”I hate myself in photographs”
”I always looks terrible when someone takes my photo”
These are just a handful of phrases that I have heard in my career as a photographer in the past 15 years. Whether I was photographing weddings, families, portraits, boudoir, etc. it never mattered - during my consultation almost every single person would confide in me that they hated the way they looked.
and it got me thinking…if everyone hates the way they look, maybe it’s not about their looks at all. And that led me to conduct some research in the past few years to uncover a handful of reasons why we struggle to embrace what we see in a photograph and even, in a mirror.
5 of those reasons were discussed in my Tedx Talk:
5 Reasons You Look Bad in Photos
While I provided a few off the cuff suggestions on how to start embracing yourself in photos, I knew I wanted to take this deeper. As a neurodivergent human, I want to teach all the reasons for all the things and give you the context for what is happening when you see yourself in a photograph and with a 13 minute time limit, there’s only so much I can share!
This is why I created this course. I want to literally walk with you through the process of changing how you see yourself in photos - past, present, and future - so that, at the end of 6 weeks, when you see yourself in photos (yes, even the “bad” ones) it no longer takes away your value as a human.
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if:
-You want to start showing up in photos more.
-You have a big event coming up (wedding, birthday, etc.) and will be photographed
-You have a long history of not being in photos and want to find out why
-You’re ready to excavate the thoughts & beliefs that shape how we see ourselves in photos and in life!
CURRICULUM
Week 1: Introduction + Reflections - understanding how seeing ourselves in photos is at odds with how we see ourselves daily
Week 2: Unrecognizable - taking a look at the identities we've taken on shape how we think we "should" show up vs. how we do
Week 3: Hyper-fixation - breaking down the reasons why we hyper-focus on parts of ourselves in images and what to do about it
Week 4: Expectations - Getting curious about what we've been taught to expect from our bodies & photographs and how to come to a place of acceptance.
Week 5: Angles - Understanding what we've been taught about "flattering" vs. "unflattering" and how to become comfortable seeing yourself from any angle
Week 6: Other factors - We will discover a few other factors that can impact how we see ourselves in photographs and finish the class feeling empowered, educated, and excited to show up!
This isn’t about forcing confidence or faking a smile—it’s about creating a space where you can actually feel comfortable in front of the camera. Through hands-on exercises, real-time feedback, and a welcoming, judgment-free atmosphere, you’ll learn not only how to pose but how to pause—to see yourself with more kindness, more curiosity, and ultimately, more love.
By the end, it won’t just be about taking better photos. It’ll be about seeing the person in them—you—in a whole new light. And that’s where the real magic happens.
COURSE DETAILS:
Dates:
Every Wednesday May 21, 2025-June 25, 2025
Time:
6pm MST (5pm PST, 7pm CST, 8pm EST)
Location:
ZOOM (link will be provided upon sign up!)
Registration:
May 5, 2025-May 19, 2025
