Portrait and self-portrait tips and ideas

Candids: Being Unobtrusive (I enjoy catching little details about people)


A self-portrait doesn't have to be of your face—the image of two hands holding a camera says a lot about the photographer who shot his own portrait. You can also aim the camera down your body from eye level. I once took a photo of my own feet in hiking shoes, hanging over the edge of a rocky outcropping in a scenic spot (if you try something like this, just make sure you're in a safe place that you won't fall from). A picture like this will say a lot about your activities and surroundings. 

Be silly, don’t be afraid to over-act. The worst that can happen is that you fill up your memory card with useless photos; but you might also find yourself with a proper gold-nugget of a self portrait. 


 Environmental

This one shows movement, like he's actually playing it.

It's weird. & she's tiny.

 Casual

I like thug life.

I also enjoy the casualness of this.

 Self

The colors are vibrant. & he's awkwardly positioned.

The camouflage background adds to finding the actual face harder. 

 

 

I plan on getting up close and personal with the subjects. Finding things to fill in the empty spaces and playing with the lighting. I would also move around a bit, to fit into the picture or something. I might try one with movement.