A move I like to do is give words to recreate their face.

It works pretty well as there is really no correct response and the focus becomes more on trying to look like the word & less about the camera.

Just to loosen people up I might start with, “ ok why don’t you give me your stiff, nervous, unapproachable look.”

Of course, the response is “Is it that obvious?”

So now I have set the stage for my fun word games.

Just a few:

Adorable

Approachable

Baffled

Charming

*Then I slip In this: Stucco or Grout ( best reactions)

Cocky

Confident

Cute

Constipated

Cool

Devilish

Dorky

Excited

Fierce

Flirty

Intrigued

Intellectual

Mysterious

Optimistic

Perplexed

Psyched

Romantic

Sassy

Sneaky

Sophisticated

Studly

Wacky

Uptight

Of course, the list goes on & on once the camera fires. I can either go all out or just hit a few.

I believe 200% that it is my job to find each person’s sweet spot because it’s about capturing the best stuff I can bring out in my clients.

Here’s a little peek at what that looks like in action from a recent graduate session.