I loathe self portraits. Maybe it's because I generally don't rock them the way I've seen others, or maybe it's because I'm such a harsh critic on myself, but I seriously don't like them. So I balked when Courtney mentioned that we were going to do self portraits as part of the Pinterest challenge. I mean, blech!!
But... I did it anyway. And I learned that taking a good self portrait is more than getting the technical right. It's being who you are and portraying who you are through the camera. That's what makes a good self portrait. So here's a couple of mine (hubby only suffered through one, but Balian is always game).
But... I did it anyway. And I learned that taking a good self portrait is more than getting the technical right. It's being who you are and portraying who you are through the camera. That's what makes a good self portrait. So here's a couple of mine (hubby only suffered through one, but Balian is always game).
Cute huh? Definitely some of my favorite photos of myself. I think it's because of who is in them. ;)
Post a link to your own self portrait. What are your inhibitions about taking self portraits?
Post a link to your own self portrait. What are your inhibitions about taking self portraits?
These came out so well. I can't imagine why you would have a problem with taking these things.
ReplyDeleteI agree, and I'm pretty sure you could have taken one of just yourself and it would have turned out just as good.
ReplyDeleteI would agree with your stance on self portraits and add that most people are probably self conscious when taking a picture of themselves, it must be about the way you carry yourself that makes the difference.
Oh and for the record, I've never seen you look/come off as insecure in a picture.
ReplyDeleteY'all are way too sweet. lol! Anna, it is a lot about confidence and feeling secure in yourself. I think that's what gets most people!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are freaking amazing!
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