Self Portrait

pahl

This is the first time I have ever tried taking any photos of myself.
Seems a little odd to sit in front of the camera. I am trying to learn how to use my new flash so self portrait it is until my son gets home.

I took many and this is the only one so far that I kind of like.

I would like to get a good photo of myself to use on my bio page. I like the close up face look, but don't really care for the top of my head being cut off.

What are your thoughts on the photo?

http://pahl.smugmug.com/gallery/2431910/1/130055438#130055438-M-LB

Owen

The exposure is bang on, but my initial thoughts are:

a) look at the camera
b) lower the camera angle

pahl

Glad to hear the exposure looks ok. I had the camera on manual as I had side light from a window and bounce fill flash from the other direction. Was using a white card reflector and stepping the flash down .5-1.0 steps.

I am so unsure about poses, lol..

I did a few photos looking at the camera and thought they looked funny, but I would guess if it was my son or anyone else I was taking a photo of I would want them to look at the camera too.

Going to see if I can get my son to sit in front of the camera next.

Thanks

CarnalSigh

The photo would be awesome if you'd follow owen's suggestions. I was gonna suggest the same 2 things. Good job.

Van Isle

Focus is sharp on the eyes, but I'd like to see a little more depth of field. And +1 on the other comments.

I don't have the nerve to shoot self portraits yet! Photographers are creepy...

VI

gpphotos

agreed...look at gus's self portraits. CREEEPY!! (but very cool)

gus

gpphotos wrote:

agreed...look at gus's self portraits. CREEEPY!! (but very cool)

ouch !

gpphotos

i your work gus...its great