3 unique self-portrait ideas to try at home

Wednesday 6 May 2020, 15:30 by Michelle Peeters | 8,115 views | 0 comments

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If there’s one subject you’ll always have access to, it’s yourself! In this video, three great ideas that can serve as templates or inspiration for trying out a few self-portraits.

Most photographers know very well which side of the camera they prefer to be on. But now that we’ve all been in quarantine for a while, with no clear end in sight, you may well be missing taking portraits.

For beginner photographers, practising on yourself as a model is also a good way to gain confidence before trying out your skills on other models.

Taking self-portraits in the early stages can be crucial for figuring out many things in a relaxed environment. Even the most patient partner or family member won’t want to sit still while you make countless micro-adjustments to the lighting and settings.

And even if you’ve been working as a portrait photographer for a while, that’s no reason to stop taking self-portraits. It keeps you sharp, and there probably isn’t much else to do in photography at the moment anyway. So it’s the perfect time to practise!

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Michelle Peeters is fotografe en oprichter van DeuxBleus Fotografie. Michelle herkent het bijzondere in het gewone en het gewone in het bijzondere. Ze heeft zich nooit willen specialiseren en is daardoor van alle markten thuis.

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