Annoyed with taking self portrait

10 years 7 months ago #295752 by JB
I think I have some warped sense of perception when it comes to my self portrait. I have been trying to get a good self portrait for some time, I can get the lighting I'm after, but I can never get the look that I want. Frustrated about this. As a photographer, have you taken a self portrait that you are content with?

I can't be the only one in this boat.


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10 years 7 months ago - 10 years 7 months ago #295758 by hghlndr6
Content with!

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10 years 7 months ago #295768 by tejbon
I prefer to be on the taking side of the photo. Although I have a couple ok self portraits, I'm pretty private when it comes to my personal shots.


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10 years 7 months ago #295780 by KCook
I'm too lazy to put a lot of effort into a selfie. I just used an old snapshot that my wife took.

Kelly

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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10 years 7 months ago #295796 by garyrhook
I like doing selfies, but more seriously than what can be done with a mobile phone. I just put a new one on LinkedIn. My avatar here is one of a series I did last year after getting a mohawk.

Got another 'hawk coming next weekend, too. Thinking about more shots.

On a more serious note, treat yourself like a subject. What would you tell someone that you were shooting?

Also, get feedback from others. You may not be in the best position to assess your own image.

Or, like so many others, hold a DSLR in front of your face.


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10 years 7 months ago #295902 by Mike Ayrouth
Camera and selfies don't work for me. I just don't see myself as a photogenic sort of guy. My wife will say I'm just breaking the camera :rofl: like we haven't heard that one before. Truth is, in all the flash shots we take as a couple, 95% of the time, my eyes are always closed. :rofl:

Getting BETTER one photo at a time!
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10 years 7 months ago #295961 by Conner
There's a reason why I don't have my portrait for my avatar :rofl: I'm not good looking! I'm OK with that, some people are born with looks and others are born with the brains. If I had to pick between the two, I'll take the brain any day of the week.


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10 years 7 months ago #295967 by garyrhook
I've made it my sort-of mission to capture portraits of folks that don't like having pictures taken, and produce an image that is flattering and satisfying. I'd love to work with both of you (Conner and Mike).

However, as that is unlikely to happen, I'll just address Conner's suggestion that some have looks, some have brains. I'm happy I didn't have to choose :rofl:


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10 years 7 months ago #296032 by Kid Prodigy
Doesn't bother me, I just don't take any. All my photos are with my wife or friends.

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10 years 7 months ago #296035 by Leilanee
^ Being a portrait photographer, every time someone is shy or insecure about their looks in front of my camera, I always remark: "I can make anyone beautiful".

That said, I'm too unphotogenic to be photographed by anyone BUT me. :lol:
Seriously, I know my good angles; I seem to be the only person who can manage taking a decent shot of me... even compared to other photographers.


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10 years 7 months ago #296088 by Roblane
Not at all, my wife and I have photos of ourselves all over the house. I prefer the goofy funny shots over the more serious nature of my wife


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10 years 7 months ago #296118 by Joves
I have never done a selfie. Fact is I have never been interested in myself enough to do one. I find many other things far more photographable than me.


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10 years 7 months ago #296122 by garyrhook

Joves wrote: I have never done a selfie. Fact is I have never been interested in myself enough to do one. I find many other things far more photographable than me.


Besides, you have that adorable cat with the chainmail helmet to use in your avatar. ;)


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10 years 7 months ago #296133 by tCampbell
I've been known to pop off a self portrait here and there. I think it's a great medium of expression and just old fashion fun. My wife will say different :rofl:


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10 years 7 months ago #296415 by Paris Gal
I have a few self portraits, but mostly photos that others have taken of me

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