Self Portrait ©Frank Marchese
One of the main reasons photographers like shooting a self portrait is because it’s fun. You get to ham it up for the camera, sort of a reversal of roles. And somehow seeing yourself in the mirror every morning and seeing yourself in a photograph are different just like night and day. It’s also a time to be creative, not take the shoot so serious. Granted professional photographers have more tools to work with. They are masters of their lighting which can add creativity to the shot. But even if you’re not a professional it shouldn’t stop you from shooting a self portrait. Today you have easy access with iPhones, small point and shoot cameras, or Apple’s Photo Booth to capture your likeness and show yourself off to friends. Isn’t that the fun of Facebook?
