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Building Confidence Through Photography
True Character Portraits with Siân T. Photography
As a photographer I am privileged to meet a lot of
people. The stories I have heard and the emotional
reactions I have seen have made me realise that there is
so much more to being a photographer than clicking
the shutter .
As a photographer I have a unique opportunity to help
people. For example; people (mainly women) who have
undergone significant change in their lives that has
resulted in a lack of confidence. Loss of confidence in
their appearance, in their worth as human beings, in
their ability to cope with life’s challenges, in their
career or choices – confidence is more than just feeling
good about how you look right?
The reasons for this drop in confidence are many and
various; bereavement, relationship breakdowns,
redundancy, illnesses can all be factors. How a person
sees themselves can be affected negatively by many
things, and stepping in front of a camera to confront
that can seem like an odd thing to do.
However, I believe that a really positive
photography experience can help you
celebrate how you look, help you
remember who you are and express
what makes you special.
And, just as importantly, it can be
great fun!
