September 11, 2026
I hear some version of this all the time: “I know what I like when I see it, but I have absolutely no idea how to explain it.” And honestly, that makes perfect sense. Unless you work in photography, you are probably not looking at a photo and thinking about the lighting, crop, pose, color, or edit. You just know when something makes you stop scrolling.
The good news is that you do not need to know any of that technical stuff for us to figure out what you love. I would much rather you send me the photos that make you immediately think, “Okay, THIS,” than try to force yourself to explain why you like them. Once I can see what keeps catching your eye, I can start pulling out the patterns and use those to shape your session.
So if you are scrolling through my website or Instagram trying to figure out what you would want for your own session, here are the things I would actually pay attention to.
Start with the photos you keep saving.
If you have screenshots sitting in your phone from my website or Instagram, go back and look at them together. You will usually start noticing patterns pretty quickly.
The room may be the first thing you notice, but it is not always the reason you love the photo. Sometimes the lighting, crop, pose, or final edit is what actually pulls you in.
This is why reference images are so helpful when we are planning. I can look at several screenshots and usually spot the things they have in common. Deeper shadows, tighter crops, simpler wardrobe, or certain posing choices may keep showing up. That tells me much more about your taste than simply knowing which room you liked.
Lighting changes a photo more than most people realize. It is often what someone loves, even when they cannot explain why. Look at the images you keep saving and compare them. Are they brighter with more detail, or darker with deeper shadows and contrast? Do you like seeing more of the room, or do you prefer tighter shots focused on the body and face? You do not need to know what any of those styles are called. I can spot the patterns in what you keep choosing and use them to shape your session.
Pay attention to what you do not like too.
Your dislikes are just as helpful as the things you love. Tell me if you hate bright colors, want more prompting, or do not connect with certain poses or styles. Knowing what is off the table helps me make better choices for your session.
Please tell me if there is a set, outfit, pose, or style you already know you do not want. I promise you are not going to hurt my feelings. Knowing what you want to avoid helps me narrow things down much faster. It also keeps you from choosing something just because you saw it in someone else’s gallery.
And when it comes to wardrobe, I can learn a lot from the pieces you keep saving. Bodysuits, oversized shirts, jeans, suits, or barely any clothing can all point me in a clear direction. I use those patterns to understand your taste without turning your inspiration folder into a shopping list.
Think about which photos you would actually want to own.
Think about the photos you would genuinely want to keep. The ones you would love in your album, on your wall, or saved on your phone. Those are the images worth paying attention to when we start planning your session.
Once I understand what keeps catching your eye, I can build from there and make those choices work for you. If you have been thinking about booking, schedule your consultation and let’s start planning your session.
