In raw portraits, we’re doing more than just having people “act natural.” The photographer needs to lead their clients on an emotive journey where they feel safe, supported, and like they’re doing a great job. In this lesson, Mitzi shares her quick reference guide for directing clients through a raw portrait photo shoot. She shares how she pays attention to how clients feel comfortable in their bodies and what conversational topics can be a point of connection with them. She shares prompts that bring out natural postures and movements, that explore their emotional repertoires, and that keep the shoot fun and silly while also creating the space for deeper expressions.