No, those of us who say selfie instead of self - portrait have not discovered the world. Artists have long liked to appear in their own works. Look at Velázquez, Van Gogh, Dalí or Vivian Maier. Self-portrait is a way to explore, to know each other, to delve deeper into our being. It is a way of facing ourselves, of seeing ourselves. Because we don't just have to pose in front of the camera. We have to choose the place, the framing, the light, our appearance, and in general the humor of the photograph. What we want to say to the world or to ourselves is the key to any self-portrait. And this is what makes a selfie differentwith your friends a night of revelry with a self-portrait that speaks real and deep about you .
Do you want a few good tips to get a good self portrait? Then do not miss this article . And if you need some extra dose of inspiration then read on, because here are 15 self-portraits that I hope will inspire you so that within a week, you have a good self-portrait of yourself looking at you from one of the walls of your home .
1. BLACK AND WHITE
The black and white it is a great ally of the self - portraits. It is more intimate and abstract than color, allows you to play with more extreme contrasts, textures and lights, which opens up a wide range of experimentation in both the previous and the processed .
In black and white
2. ON HIS BACK
Everything that defines you is fine, it is not necessary that your face be the protagonist of the image. Your back, your eyes, your hands ... Everything is part of you and, therefore, is just as valid as portraying your face.
Backwards
3. CHOOSE THE STAGE WELL
If you decide to give prominence to the environment, remember how important it is to control the elements that appear in it so that they help you define yourself and tell the story you want to show.
Choose a scenario that defines you
4. UNDER THE SEA
Well, you feel like a fish in the water diving under it, why not portray yourself like that?
Underwater
5. WITHOUT LOOKING AT CAMERA
Probably if you resort to self-portrait it is also because you are one of those who do not enjoy too much being on the other side of the objective . So do not cut yourself, if you do not want to look directly at the camera, no problem, that fact defines you as much as everything else, and here it is about showing yourself as you are, right?
Without looking at camera
6. REFLEXES
They are a widely used classic but do not lose their chances and strength. Of course, remember, no flash, and porcura look for more elaborate reflections than the mirror of your bathroom. Go out there to see what you find or look for a surface that moves away a bit from the usual selfies here I catch you here I kill you from a little photogenic bath.
Reflexes
7. APPROACH
Do not be afraid to approach, the closer you are to your goal, the greater the feeling of intimacy you transmit to the one who contemplates your image.
Approach without fear
8. THE POWER OF LIGHT
Do not 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 lighting the scene.
Approach the windows
9. LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLY
Do not put brakes on your creativity, many times with few notions of Photoshop (or similar) you can create magical worlds in which to portray yourself.
Let your imagination fly
10. TRANSMIT
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 is your true essence.
Transmit
11. TAKE CARE OF THE EXHIBITION
Good exposure is essential to help you convey the message in a portrait. A slightly underexposed image does not say the same as one full of light and clarity.
Take care of the exhibition
12. WORK THE FORM AND ABSTRACTION
Not everything is sharpness or eyes focused on portraiture. You can transmit a lot with a shadow, a reflection or a part of your body.
Work the form and abstraction
13. COMBINE ELEMENTS
Sometimes with a simple double exposure , you can get amazing images.
Combine elements
14. MAKE YOUR IMAGE SPEAK
That is the end of any image, convey emotion , explain a story, move.
Make your image convey a story
15. HAVE FUN
Have fun
Well what do you think? Have I been able to convey some inspiration with these images? Do we stop taking selfies and make a good self-portrait to hang it on the wall? Ah, please, you know, if you liked it, share it. Thank you very much and see you next time .
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