No, those of us who say selfie instead of self-portrait have not discovered the world, artists have always liked to appear in their own works, look at Velzquez, Van Gogh, Dali or Vivian Maier, self-portrait is a way to explore, get to know each other, immerse ourselves in the depths of our being, it’s a way to confront each other, to see each other, because we don’t just have to pose in front of the camera , you have to choose the place, the stage, the light, our appearance and in general the humor of photography. What we want to tell the world or ourselves is the key to any self-portrait. And that’s what makes a selfie with your friends different from an evening with a self-portrait that really and deeply talks about you?.
Want some good advice on how to make a good self-portrait?Don’t miss this article. And if you need an extra dose of inspiration keep reading, because here are 15 self-portraits that I hope will inspire you so that in a week you have a good self-portrait of yourself looking at you from one of the walls of your house?.
- Black and white is an excellent ally of self-portraits.
- It is more intimate and abstract than color.
- Allows to play with contrasts.
- Textures and more extreme lights.
- Which opens a wide field of experimentation in both preview and treatment.
Everything that defines you goes well, your face does not have to be the protagonist of the image Your back, your eyes, your hands?It’s all part of you and is therefore as valuable as representing your face.
If you decide to give importance to the environment, remember how important it is to control the elements that appear in it to help you define yourself and tell the story you want to show.
Well, you feel like a fish diving in the water, why don’t you think so?
Probably if you resort to self-portrait is also because you are one of those who also does not like to be on the other side of the target ?. So don’t be shy, if you don’t want to look directly at the camera, no problem, this fact defines you as much as everything else, and here it’s about showing yourself how you are, right?
They’re a widely used classic, but that doesn’t mean they lose their potential and strength. However, remember, no flash, and try to look for somewhat more elaborate reflections than your bathroom mirror. Go see what you find or look, on a surface that moves away a little from the usual selfies here I catch you here I kill you from a small photogenic bath.
Don’t be afraid to get close, the closer you get to your goal, the greater the sense of intimacy you convey to the viewer of your image.
Don’t forget the importance of light in any portrait in general, and in the self-portrait in particular, if you decide to do it indoors remember the possibilities offered by the windows when it comes to illuminating the scene.
Don’t suppress your creativity, often with some notions of Photoshop (or similar), you can create magical worlds in which to represent yourself.
Try to convey something with your portrait far beyond your physique. Try to convey who you are, your doubts, your worries, your virtues, your fears. . . that’s your true essence.
Good exposure is essential to help you convey the message in a portrait. A slightly underexposed image does not say the same as an image full of light and clarity.
It’s not just about sharpness or portrait-focused eyes, you can convey a lot with a shadow, a reflection or a part of your body.
Sometimes, with a simple double exposure, you can get amazing images
It’s the end of any image, convey an emotion, tell a story, move.
Well, what do you think, I’ve been able to inspire you with these images, do we stop taking selfies and take a good self-portrait to hang on the wall??Oh please, you know, if you liked to share it. Thank you and the next one?.