[Melianna]

So, since launching my facebook page (I sound so corny), I've gotten a couple photo session inquiries, not many, but enough for this really inexperienced picture taker. A few have been scheduled, but haven't taken place yet. I'm nervous about them, but I do look forward to them, since they're kiddie shoots (I feel comfortable with kids so far).

But just yesterday I got an email from one girl who would like some beauty/head shots. She's a make up artist and wants pics for her business. Wait, then she said her boyfriend is a DJ, and would like a photo shoot. Then she asks for my prices

Just reading the email makes me nervous. I don't feel ready to take beauty pictures of anyone, and lest am I prepared for a DJ's photo session (as in I don't have any equipment, studio access, nor experience with studio work). I plan to tell her no to the DJ shoot, and refer him to this fashion photographer I happen to know, but I'm not sure what I should do about her. Should I go for it? I'll tell her about my very, very novice work to prepare her, but then again, I think it's unfair for her to think I'll get her good pictures. I don't even know how to work with photoshop well Uggh. I don't know. This is a really good opportunity, but the last couple of days I've been struggling with the fact that my pictures don't always look great, that I suck at PPing, and that I'm so shy for such an extroverted genre. This confusion is normal, right?

[mrs_pbow]

I'd just show her your work so far and tell her that you are just starting out but are trying to take any opportunity to learn you can.

Be excited!!

[Christine-MA]

Definitely just let her know that you're just starting and can't guarantee anything, but will do your best and that it's a learning experience. I assume you know her? I'm willing to bet she'll be happy with what you take!

[Melianna]

Originally Posted by mrs_pbow

I'd just show her your work so far and tell her that you are just starting out but are trying to take any opportunity to learn you can.

Be excited!!

I know, I sound like such an Eyor, don't I I am excited. I'm even a bit proud of myself, just nervous, and all...

Originally Posted by Christine-MA

Definitely just let her know that you're just starting and can't guarantee anything, but will do your best and that it's a learning experience. I assume you know her? I'm willing to bet she'll be happy with what you take!

I don't know her actually. She doesn't know what she's in for lol.

I plan to write her back today, and tell her I'm really new, and that I'll offer her my best if/when we meet, and if she's ok with that, we can set something up.

Thanks ladies. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[twoboys]

She knows your a beginner, and your doing it for free, I usually tell people, hey, what have you got to lose but time.. (for them) Its not like they are wasting money and its a pretty good gamble that they will get some decent shots! and like I always say, you have to start somewhere, someone has to be your first "head shot" so go for it and have fun!! Your pictures are awesome!

[Teri]

I would definitely go for it! Just like the other girls said, make sure she knows that it's new for you! You need to have more confidence, girl!! You take really good pics! I am A LOT like you and I just decided that I also need to have more confidence and just go for it! So far so good and I really like my new attitude! You can do it - do not doubt yourself!! You're great!

[mytwogirls]

Whether you are comfortable with doing the session is totally up to you... but in my experience being nervous is not a bad thing. I still get nervous before each shoot, well nerves and excitement so I just make sure I am well researched of the location and what I want to get out of each session before time and get to the location early and I usually calm down once I get a few test shots down in the locations I want to shoot in.

[MrsStuartD]

You can totally handle this! You just have to give it a try. And it's a free shoot right? What do either of you have to lose?

[Andrea1122]

Go for it!! If her head shots turn out good then its a win win, she gets free shots and you get practice. I was extemely nervous my first "stranger" session, but it has gotten easy every time and im a very shy person aswell..

[Matilda]

Just do it, it will really boost your confidence. And people will understand that you are starting out.

good luck and have fun with it.