So most photographers market themselves along with their talent. Since I'm working on my new website, it seemed a perfect time to take some for myself. I have some shots early on of me with my camera, but my husband took them in the studio, and I wanted everything on my website to be taken by me. So today was designed as "self portrait" day.
We went to a favorite spot by a local pond and I began my little nightmare of trying to do all manual settings and focus for things that I was taking myself and couldn't correct on the spot. With the very bright sunlight, and the shadows created by the trees, it was a frustrating trial and error period. I had my hubby stand in for some of the shots, but at 6ft, he's 6 inches taller than I am and it's hard to gauge the right height setting just by guesstimating. :)
But after about an hour, I had some good shots that represented me (and a really sore face from smiling and laughing at myself so much) and I'm happy to say it's all over. :) Now I know what so many of my subjects feel when they're smiling and trying to look their best at me...and why I'm glad that I cut my session times down. I had no idea how exhausting it was just to make faces for an hour...and many of my old headshot sessions ran 2+ hours! For those folks...I am so sorry...I hope your faces have finally stopped hurting!
As hard as it is to be in front of the camera instead of behind it, it's really good to put your face out there. On the internet, in this competitive world of photography, it's really hard to make a connection based just on the work and what the person has to say about their philosophy. A good picture that represents you (and shows not only your idea of a good photo and composition) helps people at least a little bit in their decision making process.
Happy Saturday!
1 comment:
The sore face and frustration were worth it - beautiful!
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