Do you often appear behind the camera rather than in front of it? Believe it or not, you aren’t alone! Especially as we age, have children or our confidence fades, it’s very common to find yourself in front of the camera less and less. While it’s easy to fall into a routine and not make taking photos of yourself a priority, it’s important that we break ourselves out of this rut to capture and preserve important moments.

If your goal is to take more photos of yourself, especially during impactful life experiences and important events, here is a helpful guide to help you take more photos of yourself!

Schedule a Photoshoot

Having regular photoshoots is a great way to capture the moments of your life, especially as your family continues to grow and life evolves through key experiences. Whether you’re looking to preserve your youth through an elegant boudoir session or capture the most intimate moments of your pregnancy to share with your children one day, scheduling a photoshoot can help you to get in front of the camera and make yourself a priority.

To help ensure that you follow through, we suggest scheduling an annual photoshoot well in advance. This will provide you with more than enough time to schedule time for yourself and family, prepare outfits and book appointments for pampering - leaving you with no excuse to avoid the camera!

Boost Your Confidence

Has your glow of confidence started to fade? When we aren’t feeling particularly great about ourselves, it can be difficult to work up the courage to get in front of the camera. If you’re feeling low self esteem, a little pampering can go a long way!

Do certain forms of self-care help you feel better about yourself and more confident? We suggest doing them as often as possible! This could include a combination of achieving a healthy glow with time outdoors, having a professional manicure or pedicure, purchasing a new outfit, enjoying a healthy and well-balanced diet, participating in much-deserved rest and relaxation, or engaging in some whole-body exercise!

What’s important is that the way you nurture your mind, body and soul helps to boost your feelings of confidence and leaves you feeling great about yourself. The better you feel, the more likely you are to step in front of the camera - refreshed and ready to take on the world!

Buy a New Camera

What better way to take more photos of yourself, than with a handy new camera? Whether you plan to purchase a new smartphone or take the plunge with a professional DSLR, having the right camera can help inspire you to take more photos on a regular basis.

We must say, having the right camera is just the beginning. You’ll also want to select the right outfit, prioritize hair and make-up, and move to the perfect location with an abundance of natural light. Once all of the elements are just right, it’s time to capture your beauty and confidence on camera!

Join a Photo Challenge

Keep yourself motivated to get in front of the camera regularly with a photo challenge. You may want to take your challenge to social media, keep the images to yourself or create a fun video.

For instance, the “One Second a Day Challenge” requires you to take a one-second video clip of a moment from each day, every day, for a year! At the end of the year, you can press play and watch the highlights of your year in a matter of minutes. Not only that, but you’re likely to appear on camera more often than not!