The Music Matters More Than Your Camera

People underestimate music on a shoot.

They think it’s background noise. Something to fill silence.

It’s not.

Music sets the pace before you ever give direction. It tells the room how to breathe. Too loud and people feel rushed. Too quiet and every movement feels awkward.

The wrong playlist can make even confident clients stiff.

The right one? People forget the camera is there.

I don’t play music for myself. I play it for the energy I want in the room. Calm. Controlled. Intentional. Nothing that demands attention, but enough to keep the space from feeling empty.

When the vibe is right, posing becomes easier. Expressions soften. Time moves faster.

Music doesn’t just fill the room.
It holds it together.