Facing fears . Need some adviceI am terrified of doing a photo shoot involving people. Like weddings, portraits, or just anything involving a model. I know, it's unusual, and I have so many people who say "How can you possibly want to be a photographer if you don't want to work with people?" And they're right. I'm not going to be able to be a well-rounded photographer if I can't summon up the courage to work with people. It's just...that I'm so terrified of giving direction and being in control. Also, I'm extremely shy and self-conscious, so much that I tend to freeze up when meeting and working with new people. I...it's just so terrifying to me.
Alright, here comes the advice part. I have been asked to do a wedding and a friend's senior pictures. I won't say no, that's not in my nature, but I just get so stressed at the thought of doing a wedding or a portrait session. Both of the people who requested I take their pictures said that they didn't want basic, boring pictures. They said that they wanted "my spin on it" and that is what scares me the most. My immediate reaction is to panic when I think about it. I feel very alone in the fact that I am so scared of this, and it makes me think that I was not meant to be a photographer. I just want to know what to expect and how I can prepare myself to give direction. I also want to hear about your experiences when working with models and people and what has made you better prepare yourself for a shoot. I know my fear is juvenile, but I just want to hear your stories and advice. I think that if I hear advice from experienced photographers, I will have a better understanding of how to approach and prepare for a shoot.
Thank you.
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