I reflected on my recent obsession with self-portraits. First, you should understand--if anyone I know tries to take my picture I run screaming out of the room. It's not pretty. But lately, I've been turning the camera on myself and it somehow feels....right.
So I started thinking about why that is. Why have I decided not only to take photographs of myself, but to show my face in the blogosphere--something I didn't do for the first year of this blog. I came up with a list of "tips" that have helped me ease myself around to the other side of the lens, and I decided to share them with you all today.
Mind you, it's not rocket science, and like I said, I am NO expert, but these are the little things that seem to have helped me overcome my fear of selfies. If you are interested in reading about it, click here to get to the post at Mortal Muses. There is a great collection of self-portraits over there from some talented ladies who are members of the Muse flickr pool, so go check it out!
Linking up today with Photo Art Friday and 52 Photos Project.
21 comments:
I just checked it out and it was a really cool post. Makes me want to give it a try! Thanks Urban Muser! :)
how interesting! i'm not one to take pics of myself, but your article makes me think i should give it a try
thanks again for the words & the photo's~
hope you have a great weekend~
katie
You've been rocking the selfies lately - I love your abstract take on them...and the moodiness to them> Can't wait to read your post today!
Visiting from "Photo Art Friday"...these are fantastic. I checked out the post and I think you've pushed me over the hump to try this myself. Very lovely!
Kathy
The textures you use on your photos are so beautiful.
It was a great post! I do love that first image. The texture is beautiful!
I love this post Christy! Really, I am totally inspired to try myself! x
These are really nice and love the textures you used. I'll be popping over to get more info.
I like that you're exploring new limits and pushing boundaries. These are nice photos. I like the first one best.
I quite like your dreamy selfie. I enjoyed reading your post on the Mortal Muses. I got some really good ideas.
Loved the post...you may even have talked me into trying one or two again:) The problem with selfies in my case is that I think and feel like I still look 40 until I see the photo and there is a 60 year old looking at me:)
I like these two!
I love that you turn the camera on yourself.
For me it has much to do with selfcare and feeling beautiful.
xxx
awesome post, both here and at Mortal muses. Just getting over my fear of self portraits and I will definitely try these!
xoxo
Love that first self-portrait. It's absolutely stunning.
And super cool post over at MM. :)
Beautiful and dreamy image. Nice blog you have.
Am I scared of self portraits?
Does a lion like to eat meat?
Oh, yes! But, you have inspired me to try! I can't go too wrong with going blurry...
By the way yours are absolutely lovely!! And thanks for the link-
Beautiful photos and great info!!
Love your self-portraits!
Now on my way over to MM.
Wow! I love the first shot! Gorgeous!
I also prefer to be behind the camera rather than in front of the lens. I enjoyed this post.
Bella Vida by Letty
Have a fantastic day.
These are lovely, U.M...
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