I just feel silly...
when I try to take a self portrait. I'm usually executing it alone, so there's no one there to make me laugh or even smile. I really feel like a nerd. So, I always look mad in my self portraits. Whatever.
Anyway, I think I'm getting better at them. The first time I tried, they were just a tad soft because it's hard to get sharp focus on yourself. :-) And, I had glasses glare...something else that's difficult to avoid when you're setting it up by yourself. Then, the second time I got pretty decent focus, but I just had to leave my glasses out of it. (That picture is in my profile.) This time, though, I got decent focus AND no glasses glare! Woohoo! It's the little things that make me happy...
So, here I am! I did use Peta's color pop on it to liven it up a bit since my expression certainly isn't lively! :-)
Anyway, I think I'm getting better at them. The first time I tried, they were just a tad soft because it's hard to get sharp focus on yourself. :-) And, I had glasses glare...something else that's difficult to avoid when you're setting it up by yourself. Then, the second time I got pretty decent focus, but I just had to leave my glasses out of it. (That picture is in my profile.) This time, though, I got decent focus AND no glasses glare! Woohoo! It's the little things that make me happy...
So, here I am! I did use Peta's color pop on it to liven it up a bit since my expression certainly isn't lively! :-)
posted by AmyC at
11:33 AM
19 Comments:
Love this photo! Can't believe you did it yourself. You're right--self ports. are not easy. Great job!
wow! I agree with jan, can't believe you did this yourself!!! Beautiful!!
BEAUTIFUL....love it...maybe oneday my photos will look that good....
Great job with the self portrait. Really like how you tilted your head. TFS and introducing yourself. :-)
That is an amazing self portrait!
Cari
Beautiful - the photo and YOU. DS
Wow, this is a great self portrait! You did a really good job!
I know what you mean about looking mad cause you're by yourself...I had the same problem with mine.
This is great! I wish I could get a shot like this. You are absolutely beautiful. Your eyes are so blue!
Wow! You've got gorgeous eyes! Great job!
LOVE it!!!! Gorgeous photo! Can't believe you did it by yourself! Great job!
Amy, I know I say this FAR too often, but you are soooo stinkin' gorgeous! I love this photo of you, it has a "what is she thinking" quality to it. Though I know you were probably thinking "I hate doing self portraits, I hate doing self portraits." ;D
Beautiful, and the color is perfect!
This is beautiful! Do you mind sharing how you set it up, which lens you were using and your settings? Thanks!
Wow! That is gorgeous!
Thank you, everyone...ya'll are very encouraging!
Stacy - I put my camera on a tripod, and put it at eye level of my oldest daughter, who just happens to be about my height when I'm on my knees. Anyway, then I had her stand on a mark on the ground, focused on her, had her move, then pressed the shutter (which was on self timer.) I'm getting more & more technical with each go at these self portraits! :-) Ha!
Anyway, I shot it with my 85mm f/1.8, and my settings were:
ISO 800
f/3.2
SS 125
sooo beautiful! you are a hottie! Thats' a fabulous self portrait.
I keep telling myself that I am gonna do one of myself, but I too always feel like such a dork, so I haven't.
But I will let you be my inspiration!
Yes we too always think your beautiful but we are so blessed to know the different facits of it not only looks:) Keep up the great work Amy we love you.
CS
Amy, this is wonderful! You seem to take the BEST self portriats! Seriously, this has got to be the best one I have seen!
Very pretty Amy
Great photo! I came across your blog through browsing and I love all your photos :)
I'm curious though. . .what's Peta color pop you mentioned?
Have a wonderful day!!
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