MORE CONFIDENT. MORE YOU.
WITH PICTURES
no bad photos
A practical course for Women, founders, and creatives who need photos, but hate being on camera
Feeling Forced in Front of the Camera
is a weird modern problem no one warned us about. Somewhere along the way, needing photos became part of the job and no one taught us how to deal with that.
Until now.
You’re in the right place if
You need photos for your work, your website, your Substack, your Instagram but you stall every time it’s time to make them.
You can a confidently talk about your ideas, your art, your business… until a camera is involved.
You open your camera roll and immediately start negotiating with yourself. Maybe this one? No. Delete. Definitely not. Why do my arms look like that?
You don’t know what to do with your hands. Or your face. Or your body. Or your eyes. (Why are hands so hard.)
You keep thinking, I’ll do this when I get some sleep, lose weight, like my style, even though that day never seems to arrive.
You want to be seen for your work, not scrutinized for how you look while doing it.
No One Will Ever Know
you took your own photos, unless you tell them. And believe me, You're going to want to tell them.
“Yes, those photos you see on my website? They were all taken by me, thank you very much, and I feel beautiful."
— Laure, Artist
It's Not Luck, It's NBP
This course has been taken by thousands of women and featured widely because it changes the relationship people have with themselves. And yes, pretty pictures.
Inside, you’re guided through a process that:
reconnects you to how you want your photos to feel
rebuilds trust with your own image
and unlocks creativity, even for people who don’t consider themselves “creative”
Many students start this course because they need photos. They finish it because they start finding reasons to be in them.
AS SEEN IN
“I thought I was too old to post photos of myself on Instagram for my business - Not true at all! In fact, my clients tell me my pictures are the reason they reached out."
— Marjorie, therapist & coach
“The first self-portrait sitting was hard, I made excuses to avoid doing it. Now I regret not having this course in my 20's and living it up in photos. It's so liberating to be on the other side of my fear.”
— Elena, entrepreneur, 52
Oh, You Haven't Tried This. Trust Me.
“But I am really unphotogenic.” “I can't take a good picture to save my life." “I'm so akward.”
Most selfie courses focus on one-off hacks, poses, trends, and tricks.
No Bad Photos focuses on the part everyone skips:
what’s happening in your head while the camera is on. Calm her down and the rest is a piece of cake.
This course:
works with your brain and nervous system, not against them
uses your own photos to change how you see yourself (no affirmations, no gaslighting)
gives you a repeatable process, not a single “lucky shot”
teaches you how to work in your real space, with natural light and your phone
helps you build a usable library, not a folder of almosts
Lisa and No Bad Photos are magic, even if you feel awkward AF and have no idea of what to do. Her approach is like having your best friend with all the juicy picture secrets."
Andi Alleman, Digital Creator
100K Instagram followers
The Promise & the Vibe
No Bad Photos gives you a practical, repeatable way to take photos of yourself using the space you’re in and the camera you already have. No fancy gear, no fake-it-til-you-make-it, no trying to become someone else. This is a supportive, step-by-step process that meets you where you are and helps you move forward with ease.
What You’ll Walk Away With
You’ll have a simple photo system you can rely on.
Not a one-time glow-up, not a lucky shoot but a repeatable way to show up visually when you need to.
Specifically, you’ll leave with:
A 20–30 minute photo ritual you can run anytime
(between meetings, during a quiet morning, in your own space)
A library of photos you actually use
For your homepage, about page, press, pitch decks, Substack, socials, holiday cards, and real life
Higher-quality images that feel lighter, calmer, and more confident
A steady, non-panicked relationship with the camera
You’ll know what to do. You’ll trust yourself doing it. You won’t freeze or spiral.
A fast, simple edit flow
Minutes, not hours.
What’s inside
MODULE 1: KNOW WHAT YOU WANT
I’ll show you how to make a simple mood board that actually reflects you not what you think you “should” like. You’ll learn to notice what you’re consistently drawn to, pull the common elements from those images, & translate that into photos you can take yourself
MODULE 2: GET YOUR HEAD RIGHT
This is the mindset piece, without affirmations or make-overs. We work directly with the discomfort of being on camera, the urge to delete everything, the fear response that kicks in when you see yourself. You’ll use your own photos to rewire how you see yourself, so the shift actually sticks.
MODULE 3: EASY SET-UP
I’ll show you how to use natural light, your actual space, timing and setup to get photos that flatter you without unflattering harsh light.
MODULE 4: TAKE A PICTURE
This is where things start to click. You’ll learn tripod height and distance, framing, what to do with your body and face.
MODULE 5: PICTURE SELECTION
I’ll teach you how to review your photos without panicking, know what to keep (and why), save the ones you’re unsure about for later. You’ll build a usable photo library quickly.
MODULE 5: EASY EDITS
You’ll learn how to make small adjustments that raise the quality fast, keep your photos looking consistent, skip retouching entirely.
INVESTMENT
$190
Instant access, THE self-paced DIY EASE YOU LOVE.
ONE TIME PAYMENT
LifEtime Access to updates
“This work is profound and ludicrously giggly and playful, and that playfulness is part of why it works.” - Laure, Photo Club Member
“I'm super tech-adverse and appreciate the tremendous resources in NBP including generous access to videos and tutorials.”
Rachel , Founder & Author
Lisa Haukom
Goldenbrand Founder, IWNGTFY Author, Photographer, and all around cool lady
It started as a dare between me and the mirror.
After years of avoiding photos, I reached for the only tool I hadn’t tried: the camera. I decided to take a photo of myself every day for thirty days to see if I could feel anything other than low-grade shame and frustration.
It sounds brave. It felt awful.
The first week was brutal. Week three, almost by accident, I flipped the camera out of selfie mode. I kept pressing the shutter & something underneath the panic started to loosen. My body was learning: this is me, and I’m safe here.
I noticed my heart wasn’t racing. I wasn’t reaching for the delete key. I could do this! That daily ritual was rewiring everything, the neural pathways of my brain, the negative self-talk, and the rules about what kind of woman I was allowed to be.
And now I'm sharing it with you.
xx Lisa
Now when I take my photo I feel powerful and I don't need to hear it from anybody else”
Sarah Loughry, Copywriter
We are grateful to the following outlets & publications for their support of No Bad Photos
The Good Trade, MOTHER, Liberty Road, A Well Designed Business, What Women Create
faq
Do I need a “real” camera?
No. iPhone/Android is perfect (back camera required).
I’m not photogenic.
You’re unpracticed, not a lost cause. The method trains body language + setup, not your bone structure.
How long will this take?
Plan 1–2 hours to watch + set up, then 20–30 minutes per shoot.
Plan 1–2 hours to watch + set up, then 20–30 minutes per shoot.
Sometimes. Often it complements it, and prevents paying for images you won’t use.
What if I hate being on camera?
That’s exactly who this is for. Gentle repetition + clear structure = less dread, better photos.
"Thank you for all you have opened up for me.
I've found freedom in not trying to be perfect & that stems from gaining confidence. It's so interesting how confidence gained from self-portraits overlaps and expands into so many aspects of your life. I will be forever grateful to you."
NANCY WALLIS, DESIGNER