Digital Portrait Photography

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What is a self portrait in photography..?

I want some specific ideas of what a self portrait is. I don't want to do this wrong. Would like a detailed answer from someone in the photography field. btw this is digital photography.

A self portrait is a painting or a photograph you take of yourself. You can do this by setting the camera in front of a mirror, stand beside the camera, zoom in so you don't see the camera in the shot, and "fire away" until you get something you like. Or, you can do what millions of people do everyday, and just hold the camera out at arm's length in front of yourself, and press the shutter release button. Or, you can set the camera on a tripod (or just prop it up somewhere where it won't fall or where someone won't walk up and take it), and use the "self timer" function (if it has this feature). Press the button and you have 8 to 10 seconds to get in front of the camera in any pose you like before the shot is taken. REMEMBER: if you take unclothed shots of yourself, they may be seen by many people that you never intended. So, imagine your parents, teachers, etc. seeing these shots, DON'T TAKE THEM, and you won't regret it later. (Sorry, I assumed you're a student...if you're an adult, plug in "employer, wife, husband, minister, etc." for "parents, teachers, etc." in the last sentence.

Have fun with self portraits! Choose backgrounds that say something about who you are. Experiment with lighting, the angle of the sun or any light you're using, and the angle of the camera (whether the camera is low looking up at you or high looking down at you).

Good luck!

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