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#OurProject52 Week 1: The Unconventional Self Portrait

The selfie or self portrait is here to stay. But not every selfie needs to have you looking at the camera. Check out these photography tips for unconventional self portraits.

our project 52 self-portrait

1/52: WHO ARE YOU?

You know I love a good self portrait or selfie. Remember this post about upping your selfie game?

Selfies are here to stay, but what do you do when you want something different from your average smile at the camera photo?

You take an unconventional self portrait.

Here are five ideas that will help you get creative with your self portraits:

1. Take your face out of it.: Do you have something about yourself that defines you? Make that the focus of the photo instead of your face…….

our project 52 self portrait

Settings: Aperture f/3.2 Shutter Speed: 1/100 ISO:800

2. Do you have a hobby? A Habit? Make that the focus of your photo or show yourself doing it…

our project 52 self portrait

Settings: Aperture f/6.3 Shutter Speed:1/100 ISO 6400

3. Focus on a body part: your arms, your legs, your hands….

our project 52 self portrait

Settings: Aperture: f/3.2 Shutter Speed:1/100 ISO:800

4. Out of focus: make your shot dreamy or mysterious or creepy by not having it in focus……….

 self portrait

Settings: Aperture f/3.2 Shutter Speed: 1/100 ISO 800

5.Crop creatively. Showcase only part of your face: your eyes, your ears, your mouth…….

unconventional self portrait

Settings: Aperture: f/3.2 Shutter Speed 1/100 ISO 800

All of these photos were taken with my Canon 6D, my Canon 50 1.8 Lens, and my tripod. 🙂

So who am I? Wife, Mother, photographer, compulsive list maker and lover of all things coffee.

That about sums it up.

I am so excited that you all are joining up with us! You have until midnight next week to link up to our posts so we can see who you are!

Our hashtag for  Our Project 52  is #ourproject52.

Project 52

I’ve already seen beautiful photos up around the web, and I can’t wait to see more!

Head on over to Mimi to check out her post on who she is and tips for shooting with a tripod!

And next week’s Theme is Morning!


*this post does contain affiliate links, all opinions and ideas are my own.*

Alisha

Monday 4th of April 2016

Considering my right eye is lazy I NEVER try to look straight on. Not gonna have myself looking even crazier ? LOL love the tips and I need to incorporate all these tips and up my photon snapping game!

Guilty Pleasure #OurProject52 - MimiCuteLips

Friday 23rd of January 2015

[…] Check out the weekly link up HERE and HERE! […]

Jennifer

Tuesday 20th of January 2015

Hey LaShawn, this is so coo and i really like the week long and links up to other talented bloggers and photographers! Your peeps have been commenting on my blog and its so cool thanks for the wonderful connections to people who have similar interests! ;)

Jennifer

Tuesday 20th of January 2015

Hey LaShawn, this is so cool I really like the week long and links up to others. Your peeps have been commenting on my blog via Disgus and its so cool.. thanks for the connections Sis! Youre so talented! ;)

Morning! #OurProject52 - MimiCuteLips

Thursday 15th of January 2015

[…] ish!!! I decided to join Project 52 {#ourproject52} with Mimi {Lipgloss & Binky} and Lashawn {Everyday Eyecandy}. This is my first photo challenge. Eeeek! I missed out on week 1 but I’m ready to roll for […]