021: How to Remember Poses During a Photoshoot

The crash out that you and Huda from Love Island have in common. Let’s talk about that dreaded moment: you’re mid-shoot, the light is perfect, your clients are waiting, and your brain? Completely blank. Yep—been there. More than once. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why this happens, and it’s not because you’re unprepared or unprofessional. It’s your nervous system doing its job—protecting you under pressure. But here’s the good news: you can rewire that response. I’m walking you through the brain science behind going blank during a session, how “amygdala hijack” shows up behind the camera, and what to do when your prefrontal cortex decides to peace out just when you need it most. Plus, I’m sharing how my method trains you to regulate yourself and your clients before posing even begins—so that the shoot flows, your confidence stays intact, and your clients leave obsessed with both their photos and the experience. We’re talking: How your stress hormones hijack creativity Why shot lists fail you mid-shoot The psychology of posing that actually works My favorite client story from a student who went from panicked to powerful And yes, a full Love Island breakdown because… obviously 👀BONUS TRAINING: Want the 3-sentence formula that regulates your clients and makes awkwardness disappear like a bombshell at recoupling? Watch the bonus video RIGHT HERE. 💌Not on the newsletter list yet? JOIN HERE so you never miss an episode, a strategy, or a spicy reality TV metaphor. If you’ve ever walked away from a session thinking, “I should’ve done better…” this episode is your lifeline. You’re not broken—you’re just overdue for a better method. Timestamps: 00:35 Love Island and Photography 01:43 The Love Island Recap 04:54 Relating Reality TV to Photography 08:13 Understanding Photographer Panic 10:57 The Solution to Mid-Shoot Panic 13:22 Student Success Stories 15:20 Conclusion and Bonus Content 17:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell 🔗 Connect with Jodi:📸 Website📷 Instagram 📣 Help Spread the Word!If you loved this episode, subscribe, rate, and review! Algorithms are needier than all our ex-boyfriends combined, and I need all the help I can get. Tits up, ears open—let’s go build something epic. Want to see how Jodi uses posing to drive emotional buy-in and bigger sales? CLICK HERE to get The Posing Method 🚨The Mastermind waitlist is officially open for January 2026!  Jodi’s current round is sold out (and oversold), but the next cohort launches in January—and it will fill up fast.  Click here to join the waitlist and be the first to know when doors open. Show Sponsor: PASS PASS is the modern gallery system for photographers who want to look like a luxury brand and sell like one, too. From digital delivery to premium print products, PASS makes it easy to automate passive income with curated packages and pre-built marketing flows—all inside a beautifully designed gallery system. Save $250 with Jodi’s link: Click here to get started with PASS