James was nervous as he approached the door, this was his first ever client. He had been taking photographs for years but had never been hired by an actual client before now.
The client was a friendly woman named Lisa who had found his work online and reached out to him about doing a photoshoot. They had chatted for a while working out locations, styles and general scenes. He had explained to her that he had never done a live photoshoot professionally before and was very nervous about doing a good job for her.
Just as he was about to knock on the door it opened and standing before him was a beautiful woman, she must have seen him walking up the garden. "Hello, I'm James the photographer" he said introducing himself as she invited him in with a smile.
"Have you ever had a shoot before?" James asked as he looked around the room she had suggested for the scene. "No, it was something I always wanted to do but never had the confidence before." She replied. James noticed she seemed as nervous as he was, he thought she looked too sweet and innocent to be doing a boudoir style shoot. But she offered to pay a generous amount to an amateur, he'd be foolish to turn it down. "Would you like anything to drink?" She asked while heading to the kitchen. "A black coffee would be wonderful please, you're my first ever client, I've been so anxious about doing a good job for you I've hardly slept." He replied. As he started to get things set up he heard the kettle being filled and cups being prepared. "I hope that won't affect your performance" she shouted through while laughing.
The fact that she laughed seemed to set James at ease giving him a feeling that she understood. He was busy unpacking his camera and equipment as she walked in with the drinks. They both sat and chatted a bit about the styling and poses she wanted and was comfortable with. After his coffee he suggested when she feels ready she get herself comfortable while he sets everything up.
He just about had everything ready to go when she walked back in wearing a lilac silk dressing gown that stopped just above the knees. She looked absolutely stunning and instantly James was struck with nerves again.
"Well where do you want me?" She asked, breaking the silence. "Let's start on the couch" James said checking his camera again. Lisa sat on the couch, crossed her legs and leant slightly down allowing the shoulder of her gown to fall. "Is this OK?" She asked. James looked back up and was struck again by her beauty, there was something about her deep blue eyes that mesmerised him. "That's perfect" he replied all the while thinking to himself he needs to remain focused on the job and be professional.