I’ve never been the person that feels comfortable around the camera but it wasn’t necessarily because of my lack of confidence. I always associated being photographed in the same way as closely getting to know someone and be confident to be truly yourself. It’s like looking at those candid photos of someone laughing and being unaware of the camera’s presence and the feeling you get as if someone just opened themselves up to you. These have always been my favourite types of shots because of how raw and honest they are, whilst also immediately making you want to know more about the subject in the picture. What were thinking when this photo was taken? What were they laughing at? Who was in the room with them?I, on the other hand,  find it extremely challenging to let new people in and take a long time to get comfortable with showing “the real me”. With this in mind, my photos always end up looking awkward and staged because this is just how I feel most of the time when I’m photographed. So far, my partner is the only person that makes me feel comfortable around the camera, primarily because he’s the closest person to me and knows me the best. Although, he isn’t photographer, sometimes those accidental captured images look so beautiful and raw that it makes me wonder, how would a professional photographer exhibit that? If I were to push my limits and let myself go completely, what would be the angles and possibilities the photographers decide to take?Before the ShootEventually, my curiosity took over and I booked the first available spot for a photo shoot. I also immediately asked my partner if he could come along with me, primarily as a source of comfort but also to make sure I was able to let loose and open up in front of the camera.