Once you learn to see connection, you’ll never worry about running out of poses again.
Many photographers walk into sessions holding onto a shot list like a security blanket.
“Okay… next pose.”
“Now turn this way.”
“Now everyone look here.”
And technically… it works.
You get the photo.
But often something is missing.
The image looks posed.
It feels a little stiff.
The connection isn’t quite there.
The truth is, the most natural images don’t come from memorizing hundreds of poses.
They come from learning how to guide connection.
That’s what this guide will show you.
In this guide you’ll learn
This isn’t a massive posing encyclopedia.
Instead, I’m sharing a few of the exact poses I come back to again and again because they naturally create connection inside a session.
Inside the guide you’ll find:
• The core poses I return to in family, maternity and newborn sessions
• The mindset that helps you move beyond rigid shot lists
• A simple framework for guiding connection naturally
• How to “unpose” your posing so images feel authentic
• Practical prompts and what to actually say that you can use immediately in your next session
These are the same ideas that have shaped how I photograph families and motherhood sessions today.
Why This Matters
When photographers rely too heavily on a shot list, sessions can start to feel mechanical.
You move from pose to pose instead of actually seeing the people in front of you.
But when you understand how to guide connection, something shifts.
Sessions feel calmer.
Clients relax faster.
And your images start to feel alive.
You stop worrying about running out of poses.
And start focusing on what actually matters.
The story of the family in front of you.
A Note From Me
I’ve been photographing families and newborns for over a decade.
And trust me, I’ve had everything go wrong at some point.
Bad light. Grumpy dads. Fussy babies.
Sessions where literally nothing went according to plan.
But those years taught me something important:
You don’t need a longer shot list.
You need the confidence to lead the room and see what’s unfolding in front of you.
This guide is a simple starting place for that.
Ready to Stop Overthinking Posing?
If you’re ready to approach your sessions with more confidence and create images that feel natural and connected, this guide will give you a simple place to start.
The Unposed Posing Guide: The TCC Method
A simple framework you can return to again and again.
Price: $27
