Where to Look on Camera: A Guide to Nailing Eye Contact in Photos
A workshop to master your camera gaze.
It was almost midnight when my husband got a text. A family member had recorded a video for a charity board meeting and wanted my feedback.
A sweet request.
However, I hesitated. I talk on camera every day, but there’s something about giving advice to family that awakens my inner “college know-it-all” trauma. I didn’t want to sound like I’d just rolled in from a TED Talk.
Still, I gave a few gentle notes. Then came the follow-up questions. Then the second round. By the time we were done, they had re-recorded the whole thing and the difference was kind of incredible.
I noticed there are a lot of things I take for granted, things that feel normal because I do them every day. But they’re not obvious unless someone points them out.
One of the biggest shifts we made was eye contact. Especially when you’re using a phone, knowing where to look changes everything. It’s not just a technical fix. The new version felt more confident, more engaged, and easier to follow. And this doesn’t only apply to charity videos. It matters when you're a student, in a board meeting, or just posting online.
Funnily enough, I get this same question all the time with selfies. People freeze up or look cross-eyed from overthinking it. But where you look in a photo quietly shapes how people see you. It’s not just about appearing polished. It’s about being understood.
So today, that’s what we’re focusing on.
Workshop
👀 What your gaze really communicates in a photo
📸 How to do it right. Common mistakes and quick fixes when you're in front of the camera
🧠 A simple exercise to train your eye-line so you look confident, not lost
This workshop is in written form. No rambling. Just real tools, clear examples, and a sprinkle of sass, from someone with a Master’s in Fashion Photography (yep, that would be me).
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