How to do a self portrait

By Nicole Tinkham Have you ever painted a self portrait? If not, we strongly suggest giving it a try. Here’s why. Working on a self portrait is unlike any other painting you’ll ever do. It can be a…

Give your self portraits more meaning by developing a concept before you shoot. If you're unsure how to do this, read my new blog post where I share how to develop a layered concept based on an initial inspiration. Tap graphic now to read the post! #conceptualphoto #conceptualphotos #creativeartphotography

People always say to me, "Oh I'm no good at drawing. I can barely even draw a stick figure." Well, just so you know, people are the hardest things to draw and if all you are trying to do is get the idea of a person across to communicate, a stick figure does it for our left brains. That's what I use in the game of pictionary just like everybody else. People are hard to draw because we all know what they SHOULD look like. We see people every day...in the mirror or standing in front of us. Our…

Last evening's drawing at the last hour, a 12 minute tired self portrait. 7x5 graphite in the sketch book. I really wanted to skip yesterday, but finally got to my hotel and saw myself in the mirror, and thought oh well, I do know how to do a quick portrait... I didn't bother filling in the hair. I should have drawn the super cute yellow cheeked gibbon at the zoo who was sitting very still, but my camera takes control in zoos; I'm always convinced the animals will give me the perfect pose if…

Many creators work alone, and it can be very challenging trying to take a good self-portrait to elevate your brand and business. Luckily, I have the perfect selfie recipe for you. Whether you’re snapping pics for your Instagram feed or capturing a profile photo for your bio or website, mastering the art of taking beautiful and professional-looking selfies is a game-changer. And guess what? You can do it with just your iPhone, and it’s super easy!

Taking self portraits is a lot of fun and can be easy when you know how. This guide is all about getting a great photograph of yourself - when you are the one taking the picture! Discover some top self portrait tips to get you started. Want to...

sakura.maeve on September 2, 2024: "things to do in dallas: self portrait studio @self.by.ambient 📷 have you ever been to a private self portrait studio? i had such a great time, and i loved how comfortable and private it was! you get to have complete creative control over the photos you take, and also go at your own pace. 🤍".

art video by Gwenn Seemel 2016

Self Portrait Work

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