Self-Portraiture
Until very recently, all of my self-portraits were taken by hand, in a mirror. I still like that style - it's become almost a trademark of mine, those photos with camera in hand. But in the photo featured on Monday, I used my tripod and the self-timer. I certainly liked the pics that came out of it, even if you can't see the camera. I mean, hey, you can still see that hat after all!
But of course, there's a downside to doing shots with the self-timer. When I shoot pictures directly, they're taken instantly, but with the self-timer I have ten seconds to get myself settled and wait, holding a pose, holding a face for the shot. And during that time, any number of things could happen: a lightbulb could blow out, something could startle me from my pose, or...
a cat could get all up in my face. Apparently, Tenny wants to be a star - or, at least, he wants his tail to be a star.
So yeah, self-portraits aren't as straightforward as one might think (especially with cats around). But when you're lucky, you get some nice shots to show for the effort.
But of course, there's a downside to doing shots with the self-timer. When I shoot pictures directly, they're taken instantly, but with the self-timer I have ten seconds to get myself settled and wait, holding a pose, holding a face for the shot. And during that time, any number of things could happen: a lightbulb could blow out, something could startle me from my pose, or...
a cat could get all up in my face. Apparently, Tenny wants to be a star - or, at least, he wants his tail to be a star.So yeah, self-portraits aren't as straightforward as one might think (especially with cats around). But when you're lucky, you get some nice shots to show for the effort.
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i have two mirrors that i can move anywhere in the apartment, depending on what i want for a background. i've even taken one of them outside for some shots with my mom. i like the freedom of having mirrors that are big enough for pictures, but small enough that i can move them around. :)