Self Portrait Thread II - Post pics!

Alex.K wrote in post #12647368
Ahhhh, may I have the fraction of your epic self portrait skills? Pleeeeease?

here is "Week 25" Feel like the project is going down... ):

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …sphotographer/5​865161994/
Week 25 by Umpire's Photographer, on Flickr

You're so sweet

Pleeeeeeeeeease don't let the project go down, I've enjoyed looking at your entries. The lighting on this one is great - I love how the two sides of your face appear to have two different characters. Whether it's intentional or not, it's well executed

antiskeptic87 wrote in post #12647628
You're so sweet

Pleeeeeeeeeease don't let the project go down, I've enjoyed looking at your entries. The lighting on this one is great - I love how the two sides of your face appear to have two different characters. Whether it's intentional or not, it's well executed

I need ideas! It just seems like I'm pointing the camera at myself and shooting(which is a fact for the past 4weeks aside from this one) I'm so "blah!" with it. *sigh*
And thank you so much! (: It was...semi intentional. I wanted the light/dark and well, I just have to do my "famous" smirk"(cause I don't look the best when I'm not doing anything with my mouth) I guess it just kind of worked out that way. haha.

Alex.K wrote in post #12647718
I need ideas! It just seems like I'm pointing the camera at myself and shooting(which is a fact for the past 4weeks aside from this one) I'm so "blah!" with it. *sigh*
And thank you so much! (: It was...semi intentional. I wanted the light/dark and well, I just have to do my "famous" smirk"(cause I don't look the best when I'm not doing anything with my mouth) I guess it just kind of worked out that way. haha.

Ahhh you have photographer's block! I don't know whether it's useful, but I find almost all of my ideas and inspiration on flickr. I start by thinking of your locations. Am I motivated to go out and find a local park to shoot at?
If so, I'll search "self portrait park bench" or something similar.
If I buy a new dress I think is cute, I'll quite literally search "girl red dress self portrait studio".
Oh, and I never pack up my gear! Hahaha..messy but if I see it there and my tripod is set up, I will always think to use it.

I would love to see something crazy from you though - have a crack at an alice in wonderland photo or another idea that you love! You'll be surprised at some of the results when you set aside an hour with the mission of getting that "one photo". Seriously Alex, you're good, stop being hard on yourself and have fun

antiskeptic87 wrote in post #12648388
Ahhh you have photographer's block! I don't know whether it's useful, but I find almost all of my ideas and inspiration on flickr. I start by thinking of your locations. Am I motivated to go out and find a local park to shoot at?
If so, I'll search "self portrait park bench" or something similar.
If I buy a new dress I think is cute, I'll quite literally search "girl red dress self portrait studio".
Oh, and I never pack up my gear! Hahaha..messy but if I see it there and my tripod is set up, I will always think to use it.

I would love to see something crazy from you though - have a crack at an alice in wonderland photo or another idea that you love! You'll be surprised at some of the results when you set aside an hour with the mission of getting that "one photo". Seriously Alex, you're good, stop being hard on yourself and have fun

I have serious photographers block! I have ideas, things I want to do, but feel that I lack locations and "costumes". *siiiiigh*
But thanks for the ideas, maybe I'll do something cool soon....maybe. I want to do Alice in Wonderland sooo bad but just don't have a clue what. Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

antiskeptic87 wrote in post #12648388
I would love to see something crazy from you though - have a crack at an alice in wonderland photo or another idea that you love! You'll be surprised at some of the results when you set aside an hour with the mission of getting that "one photo". Seriously Alex, you're good, stop being hard on yourself and have fun

+1!!

DannyWOT wrote in post #12648564
+1!!

You could give some ideas too, Danny. haha.

Alex.K wrote in post #12648472
I have serious photographers block! I have ideas, things I want to do, but feel that I lack locations and "costumes". *siiiiigh*
But thanks for the ideas, maybe I'll do something cool soon....maybe. I want to do Alice in Wonderland sooo bad but just don't have a clue what. Ahhhhhhhhhhh!

Check out two groups on flickr for inspiration - 'Alice in Wonderland' & 'Aspects of Alice'. Very simple and effective ideas! I reckon you can nail it once you convince yourself you can
Look forward to seeing your next post!

antiskeptic87 wrote in post #12648582
Check out two groups on flickr for inspiration - 'Alice in Wonderland' & 'Aspects of Alice'. Very simple and effective ideas! I reckon you can nail it once you convince yourself you can
Look forward to seeing your next post!

I was just checking out some Alice stuff...I NEED A BLUE DRESS...or....somethin​g.(Mad Hatter is actually my favorite character(no, not because Johnny Depp plays him. haha) prolly one reason I loved yours so much. haha.) I need to go brew now....

Alex.K wrote in post #12648571
You could give some ideas too, Danny. haha.

Hahaha K let me brainstorm a bit, I think I may have a thing or two in mind!

Alex, just don't submit us to a dutch costume... I don't miss tulip time

antiskeptic87 wrote in post #12647628
The lighting on this one is great - I love how the two sides of your face appear to have two different characters. Whether it's intentional or not, it's well executed

Oo, you are totally right!! That is very cool

And antiskeptic, I've loved your selfies as well! Great stuff in this thread all around.

ieatstars wrote in post #12648677
Oo, you are totally right!! That is very cool

And antiskeptic, I've loved your selfies as well! Great stuff in this thread all around.

Thank you very much! Looking forward to seeing some more from you also!

Alex and Krystle; you both ROCK. (from an old man who only visits the site to see the "purty wimmen" {hehehe...running and ducking}

antiskeptic87 wrote in post #12648388
Ahhh you have photographer's block! I don't know whether it's useful, but I find almost all of my ideas and inspiration on flickr. I start by thinking of your locations. Am I motivated to go out and find a local park to shoot at?
If so, I'll search "self portrait park bench" or something similar.
If I buy a new dress I think is cute, I'll quite literally search "girl red dress self portrait studio".
Oh, and I never pack up my gear! Hahaha..messy but if I see it there and my tripod is set up, I will always think to use it.

I would love to see something crazy from you though - have a crack at an alice in wonderland photo or another idea that you love! You'll be surprised at some of the results when you set aside an hour with the mission of getting that "one photo". Seriously Alex, you're good, stop being hard on yourself and have fun

This has really helped me to take more portraits or shots with lighting as well! I thought my missus would be annoyed with light stands and softboxes all over the place, but she just said 'It's cool, like we have our own studio or something'. Bless her

fyr1296 wrote in post #12648627
Alex, just don't submit us to a dutch costume... I don't miss tulip time

Dude....never in a million years. I really don't like all the "holland-y" stuff around here. Tulips, wooden shoes....not really a fan. haha.

DannyWOT wrote in post #12648624
Hahaha K let me brainstorm a bit, I think I may have a thing or two in mind!

You're too kind! I feel like my brain is a coffee bot and its brewing but someone forgot to put the beans in.......(did that sound crazy?)

Hinson wrote in post #12649525
Alex and Krystle; you both ROCK. (from an old man who only visits the site to see the "purty wimmen" {hehehe...running and ducking}

Thank you, kind sir!....I think? hahahaha. (: