19.5.12

self portrait saturday!

Happy long weekend! It's a long weekend here, is it where you are? This is the weekend when our touristy town starts to get really busy!!  Our population grows from just 16,000 to around 200,000 over the summer. It's nuts!

Anyways, today is special because it's another Self Portrait Saturday!!!  Grab your cameras and get ready to link up your own shots! I didn't pick a theme this time because I wasn't sure if there was enough notice. But if you'd like to try a theme, how about "something white"?

I'm hosting this shindig with my favourite American, Heather of Just Lovely Things, so head on over there to check out her shots too!

I wanted to try something I haven't done before. I'm not sure why I've never tried it, but I wanted to capture some "birds eye view" shots by positioning my tripod directly above me and aiming the camera straight down. I set myself near some bright windows for natural light. My idea originally consisted of white flowers in my hair to pull of a certain look, but sadly, no white flowers in my house. Oh well, here are my two fav ones that I took:


I really think this type of pose would work for someone with nice long wavy hair. You should try it and link up if you're one of those lucky ones with beautiful hair! I'd love to see!


I got this top c/o oasap. I am in love with it, but am saving it for another outfit post!

JOIN US!
- Grab your camera and take some awesome self portraits!
- Create your blog post and insert the Self Portrait Saturday banner into it so others can join in
- Link up your post below!
*Enter your blog post URL not your actual blog URL.
Anyone linking up their actual blogs and not a Self Portrait Saturday post will be removed.*

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20 comments:

  1. lovely photos! I was too late to link up last time so I've linked my post from then now :)
    Sara X

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  2. wow.. i love this self potrait. it's pretty. :)

    Irene Wibowo

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  3. Beautiful pictures!!!
    Really bring out the beauty and mystery in your eyes!!
    xoxo

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  4. Gorgeous :) I linked up! This is a really cool idea!

    Katie
    Belle De Jour

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  5. How beautiful! I can't wait to get my camera for my bday so I can join in on all the fun!

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  6. ohhhh dana i love these so much, they are beautiful! xo

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  7. Dreamy dreamy photos as always and also jealous as always you lucky girl :) happy and beautiful Saturday!

    Jess xox
    timefortea

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  8. Lovely portrait! :) Really dreamy photos.. Love them.

    Satu
    Indie by heart

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  9. Gorgeous pictures today!! I think I like the second one best. You are beautiful!

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  10. Such an interesting angle! I love your makeup in these shots too!

    Have a great long weekend Dana!

    Sarah
    simplydove.com

    *ps-got that tip from your e-book! :)

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  11. You are such a beautiful lady!

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  12. What a great idea, seriously genious! The portrait is beautiful, really nice light.

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  13. There's some lovely blogs I've just discovered!!! :)

    I love your features like this, interacting with your readers to link together. So thrilled to be incl this time, missed out last time.

    xx
    Nichola
    http://mylittelbutterfly.blogspot.com.au/

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  14. Your photos are GORGEOUS especially the second one! Uh! the jealousy! hehe
    xxx

    rivasoave.blogspot.co.uk

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  15. Lovely photos and a really interesting angle. x

    Katie- wwww.mummydaddyandmemakesthree.co.uk

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  16. loving the fact it's a long weekend and i can actually relax today knowing tomorrow is sleep in time again ;) hope you're enjoying your 3 days of bliss Dana. this shoot is lovely. it really evokes a feeling of floating and soft, soaring movement where there is none. be-U-tiful. xo ♥

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  17. You are so pretty and also make me wish my hair would grow faster!!

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