selfportrait2
May, 2014Views
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People's Choice in The style of a man Photo Challenge
Winner in Selfie Portraits Photo Challenge
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vsidles
May 20, 2014
Excellent portrait. Not normal and typical which is what I love abt it! Love the darkness!
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KierstenBauldry
January 22, 2015
Great shot! Congratulations, you were selected as my challenge winner :D
KierstenBauldry
January 22, 2015
Great shot! Congratulations, you were selected as my challenge winner :D
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Behind The Lens
Location
The photo was taken in my bedroom, next to a window. The light coming from the window has also been the only light used for the picture.Time
It was about 3 o'clock.Lighting
As alreaady said, I only used the light coming from the window.Equipment
The picture was shot with a Canon 450D, mounted on a tripod. When it comes to the lens, I used a Sigma 17-70mm 1:2.8-4. No flash was used.Inspiration
At that moment I had just started in photography and as I had no subject to photograph, I took some selfportraits. So basicaly, it was just about practice.Editing
I did some skin retouching and color correction. Other than that, I darkened the background some more and took away a logo printed on the tshirt.In my camera bag
Usually I have the Canon 450D with me as well as the Kit lens (18-55mm) from Canon, the Sigma 17-70mm and a Tamron 70-300mm. Usually I do also take my tripod from Manfrotto with me.Feedback
Try to be positioned so, that at least half of your face is covered in light. Choose a location where the background is dark, so that you can get a black background on your picture. But make sure that the light is strong enough, so that you are still able to see yourself afterwards on the picture. I'd suggest to use the lowest possible F-stop and then go with the Shutterspeed at about 1/80. If the picture is still too dark, raise your ISO until you're happy with it. Use spot metering, because otherwise, your Camera will tell you, that your photo is underexposed. Good luck :)
