Self Portraits & Portraits Preview

Tips-
1. My last tip is to use the images below only loosely as inspiration. A self-portrait should be a very personal expression, not simply a mirror of something you've seen elsewhere. Think about who you want to be and how you want to say that. Use props, scenery, pose and lighting conditions to convey your personality. And most of all, have fun!
2. On the other hand, shooting self portraits can be invaluable because you learn how to direct people for better portraits. What? I mean, that as you walk yourself through a portrait (of yourself) you gain insight in how to explain to people how to pose (you learn how to pose). The best way to direct people is to show them what you want and if you can do it for a self portrait, you can show your subject how to pose for you.
3. Use your imagination! A self-portrait can reveal a lot about you, by including props and even other people that are meaningful in your life. If you've never attempted to shoot a self-portrait, expand your creative horizons and give it a try.

I like this photo because her outfit is cute & the way she posed. I picked it because it's black & white, & I like how the picture came out.

I really like this photo because it's a couple kissing & I love photos like this, I think its so romantic. I also like how they're in the water & the background just fits in perfectly with it. I picked it because the flow of the photo makes it stand out & caught my eye.

I like how this photo is of a married couple & they're in some type of grass, & nobody takes pictures in that setting so its unique how they captured it. I picked this photo because the photo is taking outside & I adore pictures outside with nature.

I like this photo because they're in various poses & have different, unique outfits.
I picked it because the colors are bright & pops out.

I like this photo because the background looks so beautiful & they look so happy. I picked this photo because it symbolizes love with a touch of nature.

I like this photo because it's of a brother & sister bonding & it looks so cute. I picked this photo because it's of little children & I adore children.

I like this photo because the way it looks, how the stick figure is painted as a man & someones hand is giving the girl the flowers. I picked this photo because it stood out to me & her dress color make the photo pop out.

I like this photo because her hair is holding in place & her expression on her face. Also her makeup is really good. I picked this photo because it's only her & the main focus is on her.

My plan for my portrait assignment will be of myself, or my nephew maybe, the setting would be outside, in the grass with nature all around, & I will make my shot successful by making the photo symbolize something I love & had meaning in it. Somehow I want it to be unique & beautiful.