IMG_1554
Aug, 2019Views
2027
Likes
Awards
Chatter Award
Zenith Award
Top Shot Award 21
Spring 21 Award
Legendary Award
Honorable Mention in Creative Visions Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Creative Visions Photo Contest
Peer Award
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Absolute Masterpiece
All Star
Magnificent Capture
Emotions
Impressed
Top Ranks
Top 10 rankTop 10 rank week 1
Top 10 rankTop 10 rank week 1
Top 10 rank
Categories
Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Discover more photos See all
Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken in my home studio in Vancouver. It’s a self portrait because when I was starting out as a portrait photographer, I didn’t really have anyone to take photos of. So I used myself, and the remote shutter option on my camera!Time
This was taken at night because it’s the only time a can truly make my home studio as dark as I want and get the lighting I’m looking for.Lighting
With my self portraits, I really like to have high flash, and washed out blacks. Lots of light is key for a photo like this.Equipment
I used my Canon 77D, with the kit lens, and a simple ball mount tripod. This was taken with a 1k fresnel light outside my window, and a front on flash mounted on my camera.Inspiration
My goal with my self portraits is to be almost a little off putting. Something isn’t right in all of them. The photo itself can be completely normal but one thing is always out of place. I always get a kick out of people commenting on why I did something weird in my composition.Editing
I love colour correction! It is probably one of my favourite parts of photography. To colour correct this photo, I fiddle on my computer for hours. Possibly even leaving the photo for a couple days and coming back to it.In my camera bag
These days, I use an old Canon 5D Mark I. It’s a beast of a camera, but takes gorgeous photos. I keep several different lenses, all of which are zoom lenses. I love Tameron lenses and always have at least one. Other than that, I always keep a few different diopters for effects if the urge compels me, a flash and diffusion, and of course, several SD cards and CF cards.Feedback
If you can have a stand in to get your lighting right and save time, do it! Grab your partner, your sibling, a coat rack with the clothes you’re going to wear. It saves time for a self portrait like this. I do recommend any aspiring portrait photographer to try their hand at a self portrait. It teaches patience, and when you’re all by yourself, I find that’s why I’m the most creative!
