Photo Love {Inspiration}: Camera confidence and model in all of us

February 13, 2012
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Are you comfortable in front of a camera?  I haven’t always been.  Well I used to love to ham it up for the camera when I was about five years old and knew that my pigtails and Cheshire cat grin could win anyone over.  But as I got older, I got shyer.  There was of course the inevitable comparison to the girls I would see in the magazines.  These women were of course taller, thinner, and had striking bone structure.  So if I had my picture taken, I should look like the best version of myself too right? Then I had to learn my good side, pose, and camera smile (not too many teeth now!); basically I had to practice being comfortable and feeling confident about having my picture taken.

I love these pictures of residents in Nairobi and the feelings that they exude.  They aren’t your traditional models.  But they are beautiful, serene, dignified, and very happy to have their pictures taken for Love Spring Summer 2012.  They exude the type of confidence that models normally demonstrate. Aren’t they just an inspiration for all of us to smile proudly and bring out our own inner models? We don’t all having to be posing fashion bloggers or models, but can still learn to be comfortable and confident when our pictures are taken.

Have a lovely week!


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  • dina vanessa mercado February 13, 2012 at 08:32

    great! nice pics,.,.

    enjoyed your blog..

    visit my blog too…

    http://voguelyvan.blogspot.com/

    kissses!!!

  • whitney February 13, 2012 at 09:45

    Wow, these photos are truly beautiful. Really do encapsulate a beautiful mood.

  • The Dainty Dolls House February 13, 2012 at 10:08

    Adore that last one, simply stunning!! The clothes against the skin is marvelous, such beauties!! Happy Monday doll xx

  • Sam February 13, 2012 at 10:58

    I can relate to all you’ve written in this post, as i am extremely camera shy. These real-life models have got the brave photo factor, its admirable.

  • The Blonde Duck February 13, 2012 at 12:38

    I’m too comfortable in front of a camera. 🙂

  • MosaMuse February 13, 2012 at 14:42

    BEAUTIFUL pictures!! i love taking pix
    xo

  • lucia m February 13, 2012 at 15:46
  • Punctuation Mark February 13, 2012 at 16:09

    these images speak a 1000000000 words!

  • Johanna February 13, 2012 at 16:15

    I am not good in front of the camera…I always dislike the way I look. These photos are gorge.

  • rolala February 13, 2012 at 16:23

    These images are gorgeous! I tend to feel more comfortable behind the camera but I’ve learned how to be more comfortable in front by taking self-portraits. You’re totally right about the role that confidence plays in how you come across,

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE February 13, 2012 at 16:56

    These photos are just gorgeous and revealing. Love them 🙂

  • Tanvi February 13, 2012 at 17:02

    Great pictures!!! Camera confidence comes with time I think … unless you are born with it! 🙂

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

  • Beauty Follower February 13, 2012 at 17:44

    Really great shooting!

  • Bonnie February 13, 2012 at 18:40

    I am a total photo whore. I ham it up all the time. I can’t help it!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

  • Heather February 13, 2012 at 18:43

    Gorgeous pictures and beautiful message! It’s all about being comfortable in your own skin.

  • Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) February 13, 2012 at 18:51

    You bring up an awesome point! I don’t always feel comfortable in front of a camera either. Insecurities set in, despite my confidence in other things. These pics are beautiful. I love the designs they are wearing also.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

  • Bravoe Runway February 13, 2012 at 19:09

    These are all fantastic photos. It takes a while to build up confidence in front of the camera! I like to position a mirror behind the camera when my mom is shooting so I’m look at the mirror vs. the camera wondering how I look.

  • Josie February 13, 2012 at 20:16

    I would love to channel some of that inner calm and confidence.

  • Julie Khuu February 14, 2012 at 03:52

    Love all the winter whites…sophisticated and super subtle…the mark of a truly great artist!

    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such thoughtful comments, hope you’ll be back soon!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture.com

  • Alena: Oh, Its Just Perfect! February 14, 2012 at 04:09

    These pictures are so inspirational. They exude such natural beauty.

  • bridechic February 14, 2012 at 06:49

    The woman in the first pic is a natuural model . . . Great post!

    oxoxox from San Francisco
    Amy
    http://bridechic.blogspot.com

  • Charlotte February 14, 2012 at 19:26
  • missy. February 15, 2012 at 20:33

    agreed. they all look beautiful.

    xoxox

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