11.2.12

self portrait saturday

Alright you guys, I've decided to start taking more self portraits.  I think it's a fabulous way to learn some photo skills, become comfortable with your camera, and even more comfortable with your body.  Self aware self portraits is what I'll think of them as!  I'll title this little project series Self Portrait Saturdays and I hope you'll join me, won't you? :)

I grabbed my cute little polka dot ruffle romper and got straight to it. Here is my very first contribution:


I like the positioning in this one above... even though my leg in the back kind of looks like an arm if I stare at it too long. I used a tripod and my 50mm lens.


I popped on my old wide angle lens for this one. I had no idea that lens would even fit my camera, but it did. The only issue was that it would focus in the viewfinder but not when the photo was taken. It gave the photos this foggy glow even after messing with all my settings... which, looking at the shots now, I kind of like.


Things I learned:
  • My 50mm is by far my favourite lens. But I already kinda knew that.
  • Sketchy wide angle lens makes dreamy/foggy photos
  • Looking up at the camera causes wrinkles in my forehead. Try to look up with whole head rather than eyes.
  • I have a new appreciation for my legs

If you feel like taking part in my self-awareness self portrait series, grab your camera and get started! Don't be shy! You don't have to be a pro and everyone is welcome!  Then grab a button and link up your own self portrait post below! I'll go through them all and pick my favs for next week :) Don't forget to share what you learned!!


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43 comments:

  2. these are so pretty & dreamy! ummm you need to do a boudoir shoot and print them in a book for dustin now =)

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  3. To quote the gay guy in Clueless, "nice stems."

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  4. I like Heather's idea! These pictures are beautiful!!! And, this might mean that after work, my Saturday night will also consist of wine and taking photos of myself. :)

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  6. all of your photos are sooo pretty. <3

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  7. I wish I had your confidence to take pictures of myself :( well done, and they're gorgeous!

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  9. Gorgeous pictures! I am going to try to take some more self-portraits too! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. Wow these are all GORGEOUS! I love how you edit your pictures. They look so pretty and polished

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  11. Such pretty photos! I need to work on self portraits....and link up :)

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  12. gorgeous! I also love the foggy quality to the photo. And you do have legs that go on for miles.

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  13. Dana these pictures are beautiful! Great job! Xoxo

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  14. You look gorgeous! Especially the third one <3

    xoxo Meghan

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  15. thank you guys :)
    i hope you're all gonna join me!! don't leave me hanging hahaha.

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  16. Yikes! This challenge seems a little intimidating.................


    BUT since you put 6 days on the linky... well, we'll see. ;)

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  17. um HELLO! hottie! your legs are amazing! these photos are amazing.

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  18. wow, these are self-portraits?! i'm impressed. you look amazing!

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  19. you are gorgeous!! And hahaha, it kinda does look like an arm not a leg!! =P

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  20. beautiful and talented. I do plan on taking part in this! sounds fun, tomorrow will be picture day!

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  21. Dana how do you focus on these shots? It's so hard for me to get pictures I'm taking of myself in focus!

    xo
    JA

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  22. This is an amazing idea. I'm actually going to dig out my camera now(we just moved home) and maybe try this tonight!

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  23. um, why are you so gorgeous!!! so perfect!
    xo TJ

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  25. You are beautiful, those pictures are lovely! I think everyone should do a self-portrait because you learn so much about yourself!

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  26. Love it!

    I'm follow you, now follow me back please, I need your help!

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  27. I have and appreciation for your legs as well! Lovely shots.

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  28. Oh what a cute idea! I may just have to join in on this one! Too bad my dad has decided to hide the cameras from me today! Sigh...
    xo Heather
    http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

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  29. What a beautiful blog you have!!! And these are absolutely gorgeous photos! You are extremely talented!

    I just recently bought a DSLR and I'm still learning to use it. I'll definitely be using your blog as a source for learning! I'm so glad I found you!

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  30. Wow! Those are stunning!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  31. These self portraits are gorgeous! I tagged you in a little blogging game that has been going around, just check out my page to see the questions! NO PRESSURE to answer though :)

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  32. Wow. These are gorgeous!! I LOVE your bed frame. I so wish my camera wasn't broken right now so that I could join in. Can't wait for next Saturday.

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  33. Yup. That's the cool thing about dSLRs - they're compatible with every lens ever made by that brand - even really really old ones! Makes you want to go find more old lenses, doesn't it? ;)

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  34. You look so stunningly gorgeous, Dana!!! Also, I totally want to take part in this... Do you think it's okay if I link up after Saturday??? If not, I'll wait until next week!!!

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  35. You could be a model! :)

    I'm new to your blog and I'm a new follower as well. I posted your picture in my sidebar!

    http://xoxobebexoxo.blogspot.com/

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  36. Dana, seriously?! Do you realize how Gaw-geous you are?! You have some good tips too! Thank you!

    much love,
    Kristina

    P.S. I'd love for you to enter my jackpot giveaway...it ends tonight! There's J.Crew, Kate Spade, Anthropologie, & much more! http://simplybold.blogspot.com/2012/01/jackpot-giveaway.html

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  37. Beautiful pics Dana!! I will have to enter next time:))

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  38. These photos are lovely. I really like them and they look very dreamy.

    Lou
    www.thekeypieces.co.uk

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  39. Beautiful! I love how you're all folded up into a weird position in that first photo and it totally works.

    Sarah // SillyGrrl.com

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  41. Gorgeous! I really should do this. I hardly have any photos of me and this would be a way to really get back into it. We'll see. :)

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  43. Very pretty pictures! I can't wait to start learning a little better how to use my camera and understand lenses!!

    run-style-run.blogspot.com

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