song title: Feels so Close |
jumping that looks like dancing//even a failed attempt can turn out! |
Tip #2: Buy a remote. I was able to buy a remote from Kiley that I use very often. Remotes are cheap and easy to learn how to use. This is the one I have. There are so many reasons I love my remote. I don't have to run back and forth from the camera to my pose. Also, the remote will focus on you, so you know you are usually getting the focus you want.
song title: Is Anybody Out There |
Tip #4: Be creative. This is basically the simplest tip out there, but it's oh, so true. Try new poses. Shoot from different angles. Play around with lighting and shadows. If you don't have a tripod, find a chair, table, or box to set your camera on. Take a concept (i.e. Bible verse, song, definition of your favorite word, poem, quote), think about that concept and what it means to you, and then translate that meaning through a photograph. Find interesting props - hang them, hold them, throw them...you get the point. Do something different than the normal arms stretched, camera-holding pose. You'll love the results!
Last, don't be afraid to look like a total dork! I try to take my photos away from my siblings, who seem to think that photographing myself reaching for a globe is absolutely hilarious. You will look funny, I promise. You will take a lot of photos that you will immediately delete. Like I said before, self-portraits get you waaay out of you're comfort zone. But when you get that perfect shot of the scene you had in your head, it feels good!
I'd really love to see some of your self-portraits! Get out there and practice, edit and upload, blog about it, then come back here and link up!
psst...I got a Formspring. Ask away!
I love all of these. And everything you said is awesome advice. I really need to get a remote!!
ReplyDeleteSelfies are so hard to get right.
But I think I'm going to do a post of this too.......
Brace yourself. :)
Thank you SO much for this!
ReplyDeleteInspiring, Olivia! I looooove doing self portraits -- they are so challenging and fun to think up! I haven't posted many on my blog either, but this post makes me want to share some too! Great job, and I always love your photos, girl! :)
ReplyDelete♥ Kailyn
These are all so beautiful Olivia! I love your tips and am definitely going to try to take some more self portraits! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Olivia! This answered my question (from a few days ago...) even better than the reply you gave me! :)
ReplyDeleteEmma
P.S. I get those looks from my siblings too...but your pictures turn out great, and they make you think something, rather than just any old picture. =)
Those are amazing tips, Olivia! I have such a hard time with justifying why I just took 25 photos of myself in a row, but none of my siblings ever want me to take photos of them! haha ;)
ReplyDeletexo. micha
BEAUTIFUL! I love the idea. You're so pretty. <3 :)
ReplyDeletelove the tips, and your concepts are beautiful. i think it's wonderful that you try to convey something other than just a photograph!
ReplyDeleteoh, and by the way, you're stunning. :)
your pictures are lovely. :)
ReplyDeletei definitely struggle with taking self portraits, it's an interesting challenge.
my siblings also think i'm completely crazy when i go outside and take pictures of myself- but hey! whatever you have to do. ;)
ahhhh! i love that first photo. the world at your fingertips. too awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteI am definitely guilty of the arms stretched, self portrait. And I have a tri-pod... so I have no excuse! (Other than being afraid to look like a dork. Haha)
ReplyDeleteI love this! I really need to start using a tri-pod and after I let myself off my spending freeze hopefully I'll be able to buy a remote ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! Thanks for sharing :D
ReplyDeleteThese are all so pretty Olivia. And great tips, thanks for sharing:) My favorite is the 5th photograph!
ReplyDeleteMy mom wants to get a remote for taking selfies. Can't wait for that!
Kianna Rose
I like the one with the world. But they are all pretty.
ReplyDeleteEmma
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