I Feel Awkward… Will You Tell Me How to Pose?
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Saturday, April 18, 2026
By Laurie MacBrown Photography

Calgary Boudoir Photography for Women Over 40

If the idea of being in front of a camera makes you feel a little uncomfortable…

If you’ve ever said:
“I’m so awkward in photos…”
"I have no idea what to do with my hands…”
"I’m just not photogenic…”

You are not alone.

In fact…

95% of the women I photograph say the exact same thing.

And yet, when you look at their images?

You would never guess they felt that way.

The Truth About Not Being "Photogenic”

Most women assume that being photogenic is something you either have… or you don’t.

But that’s not actually how it works.

Beautiful, natural-looking images come from:

  • The right lighting
  • The right angles
  • The right guidance

👉 Not from you magically knowing what to do.

You Don’t Need to Know How to Pose

Let me take that pressure off you right now:

You don’t need to know how to pose.

That’s my job.

I will guide you through everything:

  • Where to place your hands
  • How to angle your body
  • How to position your chin
  • Even down to your fingers and expression

You won’t be guessing for a second.

It’s Not About “Posing”—It’s About Direction

What I do isn’t about stiff, unnatural posing.

It’s about subtle direction.

Small adjustments that make a big difference:

  • A slight shift in your shoulders
  • A soft tilt of your chin
  • A change in where your weight sits

These are the details that:
👉 Create flattering, natural, effortless images

What Happens Once You Relax

At the beginning, most women feel a little unsure.

But something happens very quickly.

You realize:

  • You’re not being judged
  • You’re being guided
  • You don’t have to perform

And then…

You start to relax.
You start to trust the process.
And your natural expressions come through.

That’s when you start to see yourself differently.

After photographing hundreds of women who felt exactly like this, I can tell you:

You don’t have to wait until you feel confident.

You Might Even Forget You Were Nervous

By the time we’re partway through your session:

  • You’re moving more naturally
  • You’re feeling more confident
  • You’re actually enjoying yourself

And many women say the same thing afterward:

And Then You See Yourself

When you see your images during your reveal…

You’re not thinking about:

  • Where your hands were
  • Whether you posed correctly

You’re thinking:

“I can’t believe that’s me.”

Curious what the full experience looks like?

If you’re wondering what the entire session looks like from start to finish:

👉 What Happens During a Boudoir Photoshoot?

Still worried you won’t like your photos?

👉 I Hate Photos of Myself… Will I Like My Boudoir Photos?

Ready When You Are

You don’t need to know how to pose.
You don’t need to feel confident first.

You just need to show up.

I’ll guide you every step of the way.