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Friday, July 27, 2012

Self Portrait Assignment (or learning to love your tripod)

I have been following Kelly  over at Live Laugh Rowe  and her super talented sister,  Kristine at  Kristine Lynn Photography  over the last couple of week s for a  Self Portrait Challenge.  Kristine  gave us a whole bunch of tips on how to take better self portraits of ourselves.

I find it is never easy to look at pictures of myself because most of the pictures I've done my own makeup and hair.  And the lighting is never good . And I'm making some kind of goofy face. blah blah blah. I think the only day so far in my life where I have liked every picture is my wedding day.  Because.....somebody else did my hair, makeup, and was there to tell me if I was making a dumb face.

I've been watching my friend, Michelle over at Callia's Corner the past few weeks being all diligent and taking all kinds of great self  portraits of herself.  And I was all like, " Yeah, I'll do that today." She made it look too easy. I had all intentions of trying to do this multiple times to practice but life and kids intervened  and I got to it once, in 100+ degree heat. Yeah, me!

So it shows up  when I publish this post.... I think this is my favorite one...

Manual ISO 400, 1/100, f 6.3
Or do you like the Black and white version?



But this one was good too....

 Or this one...


My house has exactly three places where any lights hit all day ( note to self: next house...more windows). And yesterday happened to be all overcast and cloudy so none of that light was coming in. So I headed out in the heat by my fence. I set up the tripod and a piece of tape  on the fence for focusing.

 Here is one of my blurry shots. The fence is in way more focus than I am.


Then  K wouldn't take a nap so then she was outside with me. I mean, look at that sweat on the sides of her nose. Yep, sweaty.


Her job was to make me laugh and keep the dog out of the way. See how much that worked...

He photo bombed me !!
I just wanted you all to see that  when i get a blog award I'm all like ahhhh...

 Then I'm all eeeeee....



I course I couldn't not have her jump in one time.


Thanks for all the tips , Kelly and Kristine! I might actually use one of these for my  front page photo and about page.


Monday
What is the Gunny Sack -Making the world Cuter -Debbie Doo -DIY How Off
DIY Shop - Lines Across My Face -I should be mopping the Floor
Great Fun 4 Kids

Tuesday
How to Nest For Less - Tip Junkie - My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia -The Kurtz Corner
Sugar Bee - Romance On A Dime - Debbie Does Creations - Funky Polka Dot Giraffe
The Winthrop Chronicles


Wednesday
 Thrifty Home - Someday Crafts - Sew Much Ado
- Junk in Their Trunk  - Southern Lovely


Thursday
My rePurposed Life - Beyond the Picket Fence - Somewhat Simple - Live Laugh Rowe
Loving this Crazy Life - Fireflies and Jellybeans - The Shabby Cottage
The Taylor House- House of Hepworths-SNAP
Friday
Naptime Crafters - Stay At Home Nation
Young and Crafty -  My Turn(ForUs)
Delicate Construction
Serenity Now
Here Comes the Sun

Saturday
Six Sister's Stuff
Be Different Act Normal
Cheerios and Lattes
Natasha in Oz -Say G'Day

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40 comments:

  1. E.C. MonteroJuly 27, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    I LOVE them! 100 degrees in pants! I'm so impressed. I love the one with your dog...what timing! I love all of them, to be honest. Great job!

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    1. EmilyJuly 28, 2012 at 12:11 PM

      Thanks, Michelle. Don't give me too much credit..they were capris and the dog, well, he's just cool like that

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  2. lmg73July 27, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    You look great...good pictures -- but for the record you really always look good.

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    1. EmilyJuly 28, 2012 at 12:23 PM

      Awww.thanks, Laura. I'm not sure about that but I'll take it.

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  3. LeiShellJuly 28, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Love the pictures! You look great! I love the fence as a background:)

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    1. EmilyJuly 28, 2012 at 9:02 PM

      Thanks, LeiShell. They always say you have to work with what you have... and that's all I have during nap time :)

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  4. Lish @ ImprintalishJuly 28, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    These turned out so well!! I love the first one and 'eeee' one :D Thanks so much for participating!
    Lish @ Imprintalish

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    1. EmilyAugust 2, 2012 at 9:39 PM

      Thanks, Lish! It was fun and scary to do know that...THAT is what I look like when I make those faces.

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  5. Terri @ that's some good cookin'July 29, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    These are great! I'm so glad that I saw this over on Six Sisters and that I came here for the low down. Thanks for pointing me to the other blogs so that I can learn to do a self portrait. There ain't nobody at my house who seems to care enough to take a picture of me. They are all like, "okay smile." Snap. Then they look at the pic on the camera and say, "Yep. Looks just like you", hand me the camera, and walk away. My husband is 6'4" and everything he takes is from a foot above me looking down at me. My head is sort of at the bottom of the picture with the top 3/4 of the picture filled with whatever is above my head...the wall, the sky, the trees, whatever. He tries, but his talents definitely fall into other areas. Anyway, thanks for a great post and for giving me some hope. You pictures are great and your little girl is darling. Kids are just so natural in photos.

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    1. EmilyAugust 2, 2012 at 9:54 PM

      Thanks and no problem. Self portraits are so tough that I think I will always need some help. I hear ya with the husband thing. Mine is only 6 foot but I'm 5'3" so yep, short pictures. BTW, gorgeous kitchen. I'm showing my hubby.

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  6. SarahJuly 29, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    The pictures look incredible...great job!!

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  7. Krystle @ Color Transformed FamilyJuly 30, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Wow! These look really good. I hope to be able to invest in a nicer camera someday. Then maybe I can hone in on my photography skills.

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    1. EmilyAugust 2, 2012 at 9:49 PM

      Thanks, Krystle. All you need is a basic SLR and you're good to go. Even some point and shoots have timers.

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  8. Johanna GehrleinJuly 30, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Hi Emily,
    what a fun and all the pictures tuned out very natural, sympatical and nice. I love natural faces. Your little daughter is so cute. Good job.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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    1. EmilyAugust 2, 2012 at 9:58 PM

      Thanks, Johanna. She is a good one. We might keep her :)

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  9. KathrynJuly 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Your photos are great. New follower from the mingle. Would love a follow back www.cumminslife.blogspot.com

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    1. EmilyAugust 2, 2012 at 10:02 PM

      Thanks, Kathryn. I'm there.Following back.

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  10. Deb HrabikJuly 31, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    That was a fun share!
    Such sweet faces, both of you,
    Deb@LakeGirlPaints

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  11. AshleyJuly 31, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    they all look great!
    I would love for you to link this up at my
    Tell me Tuesday link party!

    http://jaysonandashley.blogspot.com/2012/07/tell-me-tuesday-54_31.html

    xo
    ash

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  12. Jillian @ Hi! It's JillyJuly 31, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    I like them! I agree with one of the commenters. I love the "Eeeee" one and the "Aaah!" one. That's totally just like me! Ha ha! I need to get brave and try some self-portraits. :)

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    1. EmilyAugust 2, 2012 at 10:09 PM

      Thanks, Jilly. WEll I figured when I say "EEEEEE" on the blog , now people know what I look like!

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  13. Holly @ abakershouse.comJuly 31, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    These are fantastic photographs! Any of them would be perfect for your "About me" page. I just added a picture of myself to my blog yesterday. It's cropped from a photo my sister snapped of my son and me...you can even see part of his face in the photo. I need to take your lead and use a tripod and take my own photo. Thanks for the inspiration! (found you through Tip Junkie)

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    1. EmilyAugust 2, 2012 at 10:11 PM

      Thanks, Holly. The tripod part is easy. It's liking your faces after you take the pictures that is hard. Your blog is so gorgeous and I'm intrigued by eating Lavender...hmmmm... maybe I should try.

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  14. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Great tips, I love it!
    www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  15. Betsy @ Romance on a DimeAugust 2, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Nice! Thanks for sharing all these pictures! I love the 3rd one of you the best, but they all look great! I'm kind of interested in trying this myself now. I don't have a good camera...someday.

    Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!!

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    1. EmilyAugust 2, 2012 at 9:51 PM

      Thanks, Betsy. I think maybe you should ask for one this holiday season ;)

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  16. Cheerios and LattesAugust 2, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    The photos look great! Thank you for sharing this at Saturday Show and Tell. I can't wait to see what you have for this week! I look forward to seeing you there.
    -Mackenzie
    http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com

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  17. RoeshelAugust 4, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I think they're all gorgeous! You have an amazing smile and your little girl looks just like her beautiful mama! Great job. I definitely could use some tips. Thanks for sharing, Emily!

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    1. EmilyAugust 7, 2012 at 10:36 PM

      Thank you so much, Roeshel. You are way too nice. She makes me look good.

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  18. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloorAugust 4, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    These all look fabulous!! Love that first one...you're such a natural behind the camera, so photogenic!

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    1. EmilyAugust 7, 2012 at 10:11 PM

      Thanks, Kristi. Gosh, that is nice of you to say.

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  19. SimoneyAugust 5, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    Nice! I never use my tripod - I have become the queen of hand held self portraits
    But yours look FAB!
    xx

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    1. EmilyAugust 7, 2012 at 10:12 PM

      Thanks. I really don't like the hand held ones I take. I think my nose looks too big and weird.LOL

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  20. UnknownAugust 6, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Wow...these are awesome photos...I love the one of the girls!

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    1. EmilyAugust 7, 2012 at 10:13 PM

      Thanks, Marilyn. She makes any picture better!

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