I'm going to tell you something that you probably already know: some people hate being photographed.
That's why being a portrait photographer could be called 5% camera settings, 20% great light, and 75% making your subject comfortable enough to unclench their teeth and produce a moment of authenticity.
One of these tools for helping a photography subject calm down and find their zen for a great session is music.
Humans have known for hundreds of years that different types of music enflame different emotions. In more modern times, scientists have found that listening to different kinds of music can make people better (or worse) drivers. Jazz makes food taste better. Classical cures insomnia. Good music releases the same chemicals as sex and many types of narcotics.
In the same way, music has the power to calm subjects in the studio and get them in the zone for a great photoshoot much more quickly.
We encourage you to experiment with the tunes that keep your toes tapping and set the right one for your style. We built a custom playlist for you to use at your next shoot, focused on songs designed to keep a light and positive tone at your next photoshoot with a client in a studio.
