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Taken any great photos of yourself? Share your top tips here.

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From the lens Taking A Great Self Portrait With Your Camera.

Have you got any self portrait tips to share?

  • wolvyz May 28, 2012 @ 11:04 am | delete
    I think that your tips are Legendary.
  • RuralFloridaLiving May 28, 2012 @ 9:31 am | delete
    Love your lens - you give us good information here!
  • photographycoursefanatic1 May 24, 2012 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    Awesome lens
  • jammarti May 16, 2012 @ 11:48 pm | delete
    Great tips! Ell organized and detailed. I should apply those tips personally. :D
  • cabletiesandmore May 9, 2012 @ 5:13 am | delete
    such a detail about self portrait photography ! Rare lens ! Whatever I say will be less. Great !!
  • crbphotography May 8, 2012 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    Very well organized with lots of great tips!
  • Chinajoy May 7, 2012 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    I loved this page....I hate taking my own self portrait, but this lens makes it sound fun. I am going to have to have fun!
  • raitoavi May 4, 2012 @ 11:47 am | delete
    This lens is both beautiful and useful, very extensive tips on self portraiit, thanks for sharing your expertise.
  • Michey Apr 29, 2012 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    Important info Thanks
  • TwylaN Apr 27, 2012 @ 11:22 am | delete
    I haven't had much like doing a self portrait with my camera, but I'll put some of your tips to use and see if it will turn out better. Thanks!
  • Blonde_Blythe Apr 23, 2012 @ 5:45 pm | delete
    Very informative, and very well done. I enjoyed my visit! :)
  • JoyfulReviewer Apr 23, 2012 @ 5:24 pm | delete
    Thanks for the very helpful tips. Have bookmarked your lens for future reference. Blessed.
  • Steve_Kaye Apr 22, 2012 @ 4:08 pm | delete
    The best photo that I took of myself was in Sequoia National Park, where I'm standing next to Giant Sequoia. I had to sprint 30 feet before the self time clicked the camera. Since I took about a dozen photos, this amounted to a good workout.
  • hexadtraining Apr 13, 2012 @ 7:17 pm | delete
    I know lots who like taking self pics. I will definitely share that with them!!!
  • TMimzy Apr 13, 2012 @ 9:42 am | delete
    Great content, love it! :)
  • wrapitup4me Apr 13, 2012 @ 8:58 am | delete
    Great presentation. So helpful.
  • troybreimon Apr 9, 2012 @ 3:11 pm | delete
    very good lens wordcustard :)
  • Apr 9, 2012 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    Tons of useful photographic info. This lens serves as a great primer for novice and experienced photographers alike.
  • partybuzz Apr 6, 2012 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Thanks for the great tips for taking a self-portrait.
  • jercow75 Apr 5, 2012 @ 12:55 am | delete
    I'm not very good at it, but have very few photos of myself because I'm always the one taking the pictures. Thanks for the tips. I am going to avoid the one about adding a little makeup though.
  • Rob3 Apr 1, 2012 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    Very useful information. I've found having a remote unit to fire the shutter helps, as you can keep shooting while adjusting your pose. I use this technique a lot when shooting insects and flowers.
  • mikelennonphotography Mar 29, 2012 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    Really interesting lens packed full of info! Thanks!
  • MindPowerProofs Mar 29, 2012 @ 10:45 am | delete
    Just in time, I need to take a self portrait. Thanks for the tips. I will do my best
  • davespeed Mar 18, 2012 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    Thanks for this lens. I have just started using Facebook and have wanted a new photo to put on it. I always admire people who have great bio photos. Using your tips, hopefully I'll have one, too! Thanks, again and all the best.
  • Gala98 Mar 10, 2012 @ 4:23 pm | delete
    yup, you can try using a mirror too - can be very hit & miss but my profile pic is one of the best self portraits I've ever managed! As a photographer myself, I don't mind the lens showing in the image, it's kind of suited to me I think :)
  • DoloresPepper Mar 2, 2012 @ 12:14 am | delete
    That was a very helpful lens, I'm going to go get my camera now!
  • TTMall Feb 28, 2012 @ 4:53 pm | delete
    Very informative lens. Well done!
  • cajkovska Feb 24, 2012 @ 3:29 am | delete
    Nice lens and good tips... Thank you!
  • jadp27 Feb 23, 2012 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    very interesting lens!
  • leahjsongs Feb 17, 2012 @ 11:08 pm | delete
    Such a good idea for a lens, and you put tons of effort into researching all the books and other tools. Thanks! One self-portrait thing I tried and enjoyed was messing around with coloring settngs, like black & white or sepia tones for the shot.
  • BenJacklin Feb 15, 2012 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    Cool lens from a fellow 'tog!
  • satto76 Feb 15, 2012 @ 9:16 am | delete
    Wonderful techniques. Anybody with little interest can follow this. Self portrait is a very fascinating idea.
  • sousababy Feb 14, 2012 @ 8:52 pm | delete
    Thank you for the education on how to take a self portrait - I really needed some tips.
  • tangy Feb 14, 2012 @ 8:50 am | delete
    a great lens! :)
  • alwaysjules Feb 9, 2012 @ 8:12 pm | delete
    Terrific, informative lens. Thanks for sharing this! And I got to be like number 500!
  • fullofshoes Feb 6, 2012 @ 12:25 pm | delete
    I'm horrible at taking pictures of myself or anything. I keep trying :) Great tips here, thank you.
  • Rebeljohn Jan 28, 2012 @ 11:53 am | delete
    Great info thanks
  • EdwardJames81 Jan 28, 2012 @ 11:44 am | delete
    Some great tips and advice here, although I prefer to be behind the camera as opposed to infront of it.
  • azD40x Jan 28, 2012 @ 1:58 am | delete
    A definite reference for my client that want to use their potrait as book cover!
  • CherryTriggerCola Jan 27, 2012 @ 10:47 pm | delete
    Awesome lens and great information. Thanks for sharing.
  • blondebecky Jan 27, 2012 @ 5:13 pm | delete
    i loved taking photos, so this would be something knew, thanks for a great write up :D
  • cweshen1 Jan 27, 2012 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    Cool info, just what I need for a self picture for Squidoo! Immediately useful info. Thanks!
  • desertdarlene Jan 27, 2012 @ 9:25 am | delete
    I took the photo that I'm using in my avatar right now. I can't attach a remote to it, though and now need a new tripod.
  • AlienateOnBliss Jan 27, 2012 @ 1:38 am | delete
    Great Lens. I am ready to start snapping some pictures.
  • PollyFreakingAnna Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:15 pm | delete
    Agree - good lens! Bathroom mirror pics creep me out for some reason....
  • videkpridek Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:30 am | delete
    It still doesn't resolve duckface problem :)
  • WordCustard Jan 25, 2012 @ 9:42 am | delete
    A natural smile is always going to be a better look that a pout... but maybe there's just no curing some people?
  • sse-im Feb 1, 2012 @ 10:52 am | delete
    At least it's harder to make duck face photos on a tripod ;-)
  • gyo_art_fashion Jan 24, 2012 @ 9:33 am | delete
    Wow, lots of neat info there.... Great tips...

    I'm not a photographer (more into Art & Fashion), so this is useful stuff for people like me...

    Thanks for sharing !!!
  • curious0927 Jan 24, 2012 @ 7:48 am | delete
    I needed help with this! My camera is loaded and ready! Thanks!
  • MiddleSister Jan 23, 2012 @ 9:28 pm | delete
    These ideas are sure to give results. Much, much better than holding the camera arms length away or snapping a photo in the bathroom mirror somehow.
  • survivoryea Jan 23, 2012 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    Loads of good information! Thanks
  • josephpowell519 Jan 23, 2012 @ 4:58 am | delete
    I really enjoyed this lens, very informative and interesting.
    I've given this page a like!
  • cupcakekitten20 Jan 23, 2012 @ 12:58 am | delete
    I have that book by Robert Jones! It's great!
  • KillerChinchilla Jan 21, 2012 @ 6:43 pm | delete
    Very informative lens, well done! :)
  • nelsonkana Jan 21, 2012 @ 6:05 am | delete
    Nice lens here. Am taking a tour of top lenses. This is one of them. I like it.
  • Asinka Jan 20, 2012 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    Thanks for these great tips and detailed explanations. Also, grateful to you for visiting my lens and blessing it. Love your avatar :).
  • oakstreet Jan 20, 2012 @ 7:54 am | delete
    Thank you all those great tips on taking photos and I "like" all the photos in your len. It makes me feel like to make a self portrait to myself even I looks like a dolphin. Great len and God bless you.
  • Donnette Jan 20, 2012 @ 12:05 am | delete
    Some people just have the knack, my daughter Jessie is one of them.. I manage to take pictures up my nose most of the time... this is a lovely lens thank you
  • Deadicated Jan 19, 2012 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    Great Lens, very informative. I'm not the most photogenic person; most of my photos are landscapes (lol).
  • Afteretc Jan 18, 2012 @ 8:30 pm | delete
    My favorite picture of myself is a self portrait. Great tips on here! Thanks!
  • JackieSonia Jan 18, 2012 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    Thanks for all the good tips and ideas. Great lens with lots of information on how to succeed at taking your self portrait. Have bookmarked your page.
  • Jonathan_G Jan 17, 2012 @ 10:42 pm | delete
    I love how informative this was. Keep up the good work!
  • Tipi Jan 17, 2012 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    Very good information, and a wonderful resource for taking self portraits.
  • artyfax Jan 17, 2012 @ 8:24 am | delete
    Some very good tips here for getting good photos in general too. Well written and presented. Blessed.
  • revenue4u Jan 16, 2012 @ 2:32 am | delete
    My arms aren't long enough to get a good focus so I need help on this. Squid liked.
  • winlin Jan 15, 2012 @ 10:24 am | delete
    I can picture myself doing this. What a great lens!
  • vincente Jan 12, 2012 @ 8:42 am | delete
    When I was in photography school a regular assignment was to take self-portraits. It was fun but always something odd and weird about my personality came out.
  • skiesgreen Jan 9, 2012 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    Back with a blessing and now featured on Blessed by Skiesgreen 2012. Hugs
  • Jan 5, 2012 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    Honestly, I like my own self-portraits because they turn out as I see myself. No one else can do that. So, no tip, really. Just that I believe you have some excellent suggestions here.
  • GrammaLinda Jan 5, 2012 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    Great lens! SquidAngel blessings!
  • Fignewton37 Jan 4, 2012 @ 3:08 pm | delete
    As a guy who likes using his camera a lot I found this lens quite interesting and helpful. Thanks for your hard work.
  • nyclittleitaly Jan 4, 2012 @ 11:10 am | delete
    very informative lens.
  • khakigirl Jan 3, 2012 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Wow, what a great lens! Might I suggest another great self-portrait camera? Canon Powershots (the recent ones anyway) have a feature that's called "smile detection". You set your camera on a tripod, put it on that mode and press the button to take a picture. Then, get in front of the tripod and smile. The camera won't take a picture until you smile. How neat is that?
  • kimark421 Jan 2, 2012 @ 11:26 am | delete
    Great tips.Unfortunately, the camera doesn't like me very much...
  • iijuan12 Dec 30, 2011 @ 11:47 pm | delete
    Fun lens! Thank you for sharing!
  • cffutah Dec 26, 2011 @ 10:09 am | delete
    enjoyed my visit on your lens this morning, thank you for the little extra ideas to making a great photo!
  • cgayanga Dec 24, 2011 @ 7:14 am | delete
    Can you see my profile photo? I made it the cover page of my very fist book! self shot! You are right it is great fun!
  • maurissam Dec 21, 2011 @ 3:53 am | delete
    Great lens!
  • CruiseReady Dec 20, 2011 @ 4:42 am | delete
    I have never tried this ... but this page sure give some thorough tips on taking a good photo of yourself. I will re-read before trying a digital self portrait, though, as it's a lot to digest at once!
  • mumsgather Dec 18, 2011 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    This will certainly be very useful for all those who love to put their photos on social media sites.
  • davidleetong Dec 9, 2011 @ 4:11 am | delete
    nice lens, useful :)
  • Mistel Dec 8, 2011 @ 6:29 am | delete
    Some really good tips and definitely a much better option than the many photo into the mirror shots you see on facebook. :) Thanks for putting this together and for sharing!
  • nigel7725 Dec 6, 2011 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    Interesting lens.
  • sherioz Dec 6, 2011 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Good tips here for anytime you are having your photo shot. Thanks.
  • jimmyworldstar Dec 4, 2011 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    Great advice. I see a lot of people take pictures of themselves with bad angles. If you're focusing on your face, try not to cut anything except your hair off. Also, make sure the lighting isn't too bright or dim!
  • WaynesWorld Dec 3, 2011 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    No, but my baby allowed me to use him to make myself look better... like posing with a stack of hundred dollar bills but better. Great lens.
  • goo2eyes Nov 30, 2011 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    thank you for the tips. i take my self-made photos by setting it on automatic.
  • BakerBayBeadCo Nov 28, 2011 @ 7:55 pm | delete
    Looking for the beauty button... on my camera... wishing it was on my mirror to. LOL
    Thank you for sharing all this great advise and tips.
  • WordCustard Nov 29, 2011 @ 4:21 am | delete
    LOL, me too. :)
  • robertsugar Nov 27, 2011 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    I have never managed to make a usable self-portrait. But this lens gives me fresh motivation. Once I have managed a good one I will let you know.
  • EMangl Nov 27, 2011 @ 7:31 am | delete
    Some useful info if you like to make the perfect selfportrait of yourself :-)
  • seosmm Nov 27, 2011 @ 5:54 am | delete
    Great tips. Very nice lens!
  • draco0590 Nov 27, 2011 @ 12:41 am | delete
    Nice lens...very informative...I have one on street photography. Feel free to take a look.
    http://www.squidoo.com/the-art-of-street-photography
  • amieljaven Nov 24, 2011 @ 3:21 am | delete
    Super nice lens. Thanks for sharing. Squid-liked!
  • TwoDogHouse Nov 22, 2011 @ 10:19 am | delete
    Great tips on the beginning photographer.
  • Pennyseeker Nov 22, 2011 @ 4:01 am | delete
    Interesting lens!
  • AnnaAdam Nov 18, 2011 @ 5:45 am | delete
    Excellent lens about Photography. As I am not a good photographer it really help me to take better photos. Good information.
  • Sunflower_Susan Nov 15, 2011 @ 8:12 am | delete
    Love the video tutorials!
  • LDWorld Nov 14, 2011 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    Cool idea that is explained very well, thank you!
  • information-palace Nov 11, 2011 @ 6:47 am | delete
    your photos are beautiful, awesome lens =D
  • YayasHome Nov 8, 2011 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    This is great. I've tried taking self-portraits, but most of 'em are kinda' icky. I intend to try these tips an' expect success with such great guidance. Thank you very much for all the great tips.
  • wcjohnston Nov 7, 2011 @ 5:40 am | delete
    Great advice, and a good lens. Taking photographs of yourself is always hard. Don't have your body square on to the camera, but turn to the side slightly, as this will give you a more natural image.

    Photographer Bristol.
  • Jennifer_Glennon Nov 5, 2011 @ 5:51 pm | delete
    I need to take a self porttrait. Thank you for the tips.
  • DeterminedDolphin Nov 5, 2011 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    Good lens with great tips. Thanks for sharing.
  • BestToysReviews Nov 4, 2011 @ 10:03 am | delete
    Great tips!
    Btw, I totally agree with HuntAndFishGuides. Seen too many "duck face" everywhere already :p
  • HuntAndFishGuides Nov 3, 2011 @ 10:33 am | delete
    Great lens, but I have one additional tip - Please ladies, stop making the "duck face" in your self portraits.
  • ErHawkns7100 Nov 2, 2011 @ 9:48 pm | delete
    Good tips because mine usually turn out terrible.
  • juliavm Nov 2, 2011 @ 4:56 am | delete
    I take self portraits all the time...then end up deleting them. I just don't look good in them, and I hate putting on make-up. These tips here are great though. Great lens.
  • Close2Art Oct 30, 2011 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    thanks for the tips...blessed, ;)rob
  • Lifeboost Oct 30, 2011 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    Great advice! I've never tried to take a self portrait... but I might have a go now lol :)
  • Mujjen Oct 27, 2011 @ 3:43 pm | delete
    I have plenty of pictures with a low angle, my arms are just too short! Must try and use the timer on the camera.
  • JoshK47 Oct 26, 2011 @ 7:06 am | delete
    Revisited to bless ya! :)
  • efcruzarts Oct 22, 2011 @ 1:55 am | delete
    nice lens for light and shades
  • LAVK69 Oct 15, 2011 @ 10:28 pm | delete
    Great tips! This is a great lens for beginners to view.
  • sidther Oct 7, 2011 @ 7:16 am | delete
    This is great, thank you for sharing these self portrait tips! I have been using the same old (really old) picture for a long time now and really need to update it but have never been able to get a good one- I will try these tips and see if I can!
  • kimmanleyort Oct 4, 2011 @ 11:24 am | delete
    I was just trying to take some self-portraits today for my website using Photo Booth on my computer. Not sure if I got anything worth using but it was kind of fun. This is a great resource for self-portrait tips.
  • adamfrench Oct 3, 2011 @ 8:50 am | delete
    Thumbs up, great lens
  • nbrandt123 Oct 3, 2011 @ 3:33 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing tips on self portraits. very interesting! *****
  • vinodkpillai Sep 22, 2011 @ 6:34 am | delete
    useful information. thanks
  • Frankster Sep 21, 2011 @ 8:39 pm | delete
    Wow. I love your lenses. This one is exceptional as many of your others. I hate having my picture taken so this is something I am interested in. Thanks for sharing. Blessings and bear hugs, Frankster
  • pepsharada Sep 16, 2011 @ 2:21 am | delete
    Great! I feel I should also make a self portrait of my own. Your lens has inspired me to think so . Great work.
  • seedplanter Sep 15, 2011 @ 10:27 pm | delete
    I'm a nature photographer, but I was just telling my husband earlier this week that I would like to use my camera's timer and take a photo of the two of us. This lens is timely for me...thanks for a lot of great, detailed information.
  • Whynot1 Sep 8, 2011 @ 5:39 pm | delete
    Cool lens - very inspiration writer - now I need update my lenses too! Keep up the writing!!
  • GrammaLinda Sep 8, 2011 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    Cool! I will try this.
  • SilmarwenLinwelin Sep 8, 2011 @ 1:29 am | delete
    Great lens, useful info, well done!
  • davidcam Sep 7, 2011 @ 9:48 pm | delete
    very nice lens....
  • whoisbid Sep 3, 2011 @ 12:11 am | delete
    wonderful lens. Keep them coming
  • GypsyPirate Sep 1, 2011 @ 9:36 am | delete
    I only wish I had some tips to share that were as good as what I just read here! Thank you!!
  • SudokuNut Aug 30, 2011 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    Very comprehensive lens, thanks for sharing.
  • Showpup Aug 29, 2011 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    Very useful advice.
  • Aug 26, 2011 @ 10:47 am | delete
    What an outstanding, complete page! Thanks for the excellent tips and advice.
  • BuddyShearer Aug 25, 2011 @ 11:32 am | delete
    Well I thought my ugly mug would have been better in a dark room. Good to know there are ways that can "maybe" help this old dog. LOL Great job btw.
  • englishhelp Aug 23, 2011 @ 9:36 am | delete
    Excellent lens..thanks so much
  • phoenicia Aug 18, 2011 @ 7:20 am | delete
    Love it.. Too much informations. Great tips! Worth the read. :) Thanks
  • Blessedmombygrace Aug 13, 2011 @ 9:21 pm | delete
    Great tips. Love learning how to avoid the double neck! Blessed on the back to school bus. Thanks.
  • Donita_Marie Aug 11, 2011 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    Great lens with some really good tips and trick for taking a great self portrait with your own camera. And the ideas on how to use self portraits are awesome! :)
  • darciefrench Aug 10, 2011 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    Awesome lens, well done. A real gem. Blessed :)
  • resabi Aug 10, 2011 @ 11:00 am | delete
    Thanks for this. I always come out awful in photos -- these tips are going to be put to use, absolutely. Blessed
  • joviens Aug 8, 2011 @ 9:11 pm | delete
    Thanks for the tips. It help me a lot...
  • dexter-yarbrough Aug 6, 2011 @ 5:04 am | delete
    Great information. Thanks for sharing!
  • designworldz Aug 5, 2011 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    Very useful tips, Thanks for sharing... ;)
  • mySuccess8 Aug 3, 2011 @ 10:20 am | delete
    I like it! Thanks for sharing.
  • TIRMassageStone Aug 1, 2011 @ 10:31 am | delete
    The best self portraits make you look like you, and not an over-exaggerated image of yourself.
  • pawpaw911 Jul 25, 2011 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    I wouldn't waste valuable storage space on my ugly mug, but a very interesting lens anyway.
  • JeanJohnson Jul 15, 2011 @ 4:39 pm | delete
    enjoyed your les
  • nolinel Jul 13, 2011 @ 2:45 pm | delete
    Great ideas, thank you...
  • Jul 5, 2011 @ 10:37 pm | delete
    Thanks for this lens. Great instructions. I already tried a few shots. I see what you meant about leaning forward. That makes all the difference.
  • pimbels Jun 20, 2011 @ 11:10 am | delete
    Great tips. My daughter takes self portraits with her cellphone in black and white. I certainly will try it. Nice lens, thank you.
  • BeyondRoses Jun 17, 2011 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    My son did a self portrait that was delightful ... of him, and his daughter... Just spur of the moment. Hmm, I've tried technique no.1 - before, the hold at arms length, and click. Erase! Will give it another try with your self photo tips! Love your photo info ...
  • pheonix76 Jun 15, 2011 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    Nice tips!! I have struggled for to take self-portraits, but it's the best way to get a good shot of myself since I am not as natural when someone else is taking my picture. :)
  • ImpactPhotoPro Jun 12, 2011 @ 10:48 am | delete
    Excellent tips, very comprehensive and terrific video examples.
  • TeamSTM Jun 10, 2011 @ 11:26 am | delete
    I am not really into Photography, but this Lens is starting to change my mind!!
  • BrahmM Jun 6, 2011 @ 5:18 am | delete
    Yep, click-and-run! Use a broom or mop leaning against the chair you're going to be sitting on as a focusing aid.
  • GreenOasis Jun 1, 2011 @ 1:43 am | delete
    Great tips. Thanks.
  • GonnaFly May 30, 2011 @ 4:17 am | delete
    Just returning on my out of neighbourhood blessing challenge to sprinkle a well-deserved blessing.
  • mbgphoto May 28, 2011 @ 9:40 am | delete
    Wonderful tips...blessed
  • momsfunny May 27, 2011 @ 10:43 pm | delete
    This is a fun lens. It's really hard to take a self portrait most especially if you're not photogenic. :)
  • efriedman May 27, 2011 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    Self portrait is a challenge.thanks for tips
  • TheWhistler May 26, 2011 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    Informative lens.
  • KayeSI May 20, 2011 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    Great tips. I have an easy to use Canon Powershot digital camera that I LOVE. I'll have to try out some of these easy to use tips of yours and see what I can do. Thank you.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 May 16, 2011 @ 10:57 am | delete
    Great tips! I'm always very shy in front of the camera. Much more comfortable behind the lens. I've been imagining some creative techniques I may use for a self-portrait. Thanks for the ideas.
  • kiwisoutback Apr 29, 2011 @ 7:50 am | delete
    Great tips. I've never taken a self portrait, always had someone else take the picture for me. With these tips, maybe I'll give it a shot. Excellent tutorial, thanks!
  • tienlove Apr 26, 2011 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    Thanks for all of the great tips! I'm feeling inspired to go take some self-portraits now...
  • tienlove Apr 28, 2011 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    By the way, I should add that after reading this I did go and take a whole bunch of self-portraits with the timer on my camera! Most of the pictures of me on my 'Who is Tien Frogget' lens are from this inspired session, including the main image. So thanks for the nudge, they really turned out great! I've always been so-so at taking self portraits, and your tips helped me improve. :)
  • TheLittleCardShop Apr 24, 2011 @ 7:38 am | delete
    Very good tips, ideas and techniques for a taking a self portrait. :)
  • LensSeller Apr 23, 2011 @ 5:46 am | delete
    Some really good advice for anyone looking to take a great self portrait.
  • StephenC Apr 10, 2011 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    Really good tips. Nice lens.
  • ghosthost Apr 3, 2011 @ 7:02 am | delete
    thank you for sharing these useful information!
  • Waxing-Lyrical Apr 1, 2011 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    Returning to this wonderful photography resource to leave a special blessing!
  • Ramkitten Mar 31, 2011 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    I've never taken even a halfway decent self-portrait. Then again, I always do the hold-camera-out-smile-and-click method. Which, of course, always makes my nose look too big. :) I think you've got the right idea.
  • Philippians468 Mar 29, 2011 @ 9:38 am | delete
    thank you for sharing these useful information! learnt loads from your lens! cheers
  • scar4 Mar 28, 2011 @ 8:32 am | delete
    love this lens. Very helpful and informative.
  • garyr_h Mar 27, 2011 @ 9:48 am | delete
    Woah. I love this lens. I'll have to get around to taking a new picture.
  • LikinTrikin Mar 22, 2011 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    Great lens. I love photography and will definitely try out some of your pointers. "Liked"
  • billybraveheart Mar 20, 2011 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    Great lens, especially since I have just purchased a new digital camera, will certainly takes these tips to heart, many thanks
  • GrowWear Mar 17, 2011 @ 5:26 am | delete
    Very helpful. Presented well, as usual, from one of my favorite lens crafters. :)
  • Dinostore Mar 10, 2011 @ 9:46 am | delete
    I love this lens, what a unique topic! Thumbs up and fav'd.
  • WateredGardenCreations Mar 7, 2011 @ 11:41 pm | delete
    Some great tips.
  • 4U2C Mar 4, 2011 @ 7:44 am | delete
    I love this Lens, however - there is no such thing as a great "self-portrait" of me. You have to have something to start with! :) Seriously, there is some excellent information here, and great tips on how to take a professional quality self-portrait. Congratulations on the award, too - definitely deserved!
  • jvsper63 Feb 28, 2011 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    I have tried to take my photo many times. Never any good thanks for the advise..Very useful
  • bjslapidary Feb 28, 2011 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    Great info here. Now I know how my granddaughter takes pics of herself.
    Thanks for sharing.
  • CreativeMind2011 Feb 24, 2011 @ 12:46 am | delete
    It's good that I've found someone posted some photography advice for self portrait. this is such a big help!
  • crosscreations Feb 23, 2011 @ 6:17 am | delete
    excellent self portrait tips, well written and beautifully formatted, lensrolled and angel-blessed
  • nycelady13 Feb 22, 2011 @ 11:22 pm | delete
    Amazing! Now I've learned on what would be the best pose and angle on photo shoots. thanks for sharing!
  • ChrisDay Feb 13, 2011 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Well-deserved Purple Star - Great stuff.
  • globedancer Feb 9, 2011 @ 9:58 am | delete
    You have so much good information here! I could really use some new photos, and I think I'll have to start trying out some of these tips. Thanks!
  • Jewelsofawe Feb 7, 2011 @ 6:35 pm | delete
    Great tips! Blessing this lens and putting it on my Photography Angel lens!
  • Lisa_Maria Feb 6, 2011 @ 4:06 pm | delete
    Really good lens, I might be able to take a profile/bio picture of myself now that I know all this! Thanks.
  • deyani Jan 31, 2011 @ 5:08 am | delete
    Oh wow, thank you so much for all the great tips. I always had a hard time to take my own picture, probably because I have a short arm. hahaha.. Great and useful lens. --- Blessed ---
  • gezzyka Jan 30, 2011 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    What great tips--thanks! I think the posing tips will come in especially handy even when I'm not taking the photo myself.
  • samsons1 Jan 29, 2011 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    enjoyed this very much. My profile pic is a self portrait...
  • jonart Jan 27, 2011 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    Very informative lens....thank you.
  • noelmanto Jan 26, 2011 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    I've read some of your lenses...and this one is not just a fab lens but very useful too
  • ludys Jan 26, 2011 @ 9:38 am | delete
    Your lens is great! Thank you for sharing all those tips
  • Bookworm25 Jan 25, 2011 @ 2:01 pm | delete
    What a fab lens, well written and has some tips. I have often taken a photo to send to someone, usually with half my head missing or that serious concentrating face, never a good look! :)
  • mulberry Jan 22, 2011 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    Great tips here. I really like the posing tips...I'm a terrible model!
  • dustytoes Jan 22, 2011 @ 2:23 pm | delete
    My avatar pic is my only "sort of" self portrait. It was a spur of the moment thing when I was out on a walk one day and had a long shadow behind me. I like the Samsung camera with the screen on the front too. It would be great for people on vacation I would think.
  • raosrinivas Jan 21, 2011 @ 8:40 am | delete
    Yes it is beautiful learning. I like photography but I am not good photographer. Thanks for sharing.
  • joanv334 Jan 21, 2011 @ 2:23 am | delete
    Thanks for the tips!
  • kajohu Jan 19, 2011 @ 10:55 am | delete
    I agree with many of the other comments here -- you include some great tips for those of us who feel we don't photograph well. I've tried to take my own photo a number of times, and I always hate the way they turn out. I have some other ideas to try now, from your tips here. Thank you!
  • ShopTillUDrop Jan 18, 2011 @ 9:49 am | delete
    EXCELLENT!
  • JoyfulPamela Jan 6, 2011 @ 4:43 pm | delete
    I'm still a little camera shy for my avatar, but maybe your excellent tips will help me past that. =D Thanks!
  • MarkUpshaw Jan 1, 2011 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    Great lens with tips that actually help us photographically challenged folk.
  • KDimmick Dec 31, 2010 @ 12:07 am | delete
    Great lens! Blessed by an angel and featured on my angel lens :)
  • slackira Dec 27, 2010 @ 1:14 am | delete
    Very informative lens. Great job.
  • tembrooke Dec 24, 2010 @ 7:38 pm | delete
    Blessed - -Merry Christmas!
  • skiesgreen Dec 22, 2010 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    What a great lens. Featured this on Photography and thanks for sharing these great ideas.
  • LizMac60 Dec 19, 2010 @ 9:07 am | delete
    Wonderful tips to help with taking a self portrait. Blessed by a squid angel and featured on Me?!! A Squid Angel.
  • Chinajoy Dec 16, 2010 @ 2:01 am | delete
    this sounds like fun for a girls night....maybe a squidoo lens to finish it off.
  • csjun89 Dec 14, 2010 @ 6:52 pm | delete
    Good video tips there I'll try some sometime!
  • LisaAuch Dec 10, 2010 @ 7:14 am | delete
    I want to try this, as I am desperate to have a photo with us all in, however it is so expensive to get done professionally, I will let you know how I get on!
  • darciefrench Dec 6, 2010 @ 2:39 pm | delete
    This is a great lens- I have teen/young adult daughters so understand the need to take great self-portrait pics -:)
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 2, 2010 @ 7:08 pm | delete
    I need some head shots, maybe this will work without spending a fortune
  • ZazzleEnchante Dec 1, 2010 @ 7:10 am | delete
    A very helpful lens, with great tips, videos and pics. Blessed by a SquidAngel.
  • Tempus Nov 27, 2010 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens. I've done quite a bit of product photography in the past - maybe it's time for some portraiture. Thanks for the info it's really useful.
  • BodiEko Nov 21, 2010 @ 5:18 am | delete
    Great lens and great info!
  • BuckHawk Nov 15, 2010 @ 11:51 am | delete
    What a tremendous lens - well deserving of your pretty purple star!
  • RinchenChodron Nov 3, 2010 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    I don't have a tripod, but I did appreciate your suggestions. Well written and researched lens.
  • javrsmith Oct 31, 2010 @ 11:38 pm | delete
    Good ideas that are worth trying. I have 2000 pictures of everyone else and 2 of myself. I held the camera in front of me. My profile shot is from a pro who took it at a grad ceremony of mine.
    Thanks for the tips!
  • WordCustard Nov 1, 2010 @ 8:55 am | delete
    You're welcome, I hope you have a go but most of all have fun!
  • seegreen Oct 30, 2010 @ 12:42 am | delete
    Great tips. I always suggest that the camera be slightly higher than the person so that they look up which helps slim the face and minimizes turkey necks.
  • WordCustard Oct 30, 2010 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    That's a good tip -- thanks for sharing!
  • ZablonMukuba Oct 17, 2010 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    this is a great lens. i will use your advice for taking photos
  • mcochs Oct 15, 2010 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    Really interesting lens,loveit!
  • Oct 8, 2010 @ 12:02 pm | delete
    Great advices. Thumbs Up!
  • AddaptAbilities Oct 1, 2010 @ 1:54 pm | delete
    There's some great advice in here. I should get some of those portrait books for my husband. He's a good photographer but he can't take a decent portrait of me to save his life.
  • kt_glasses Oct 1, 2010 @ 3:08 am | delete
    great advice! love your lens~
  • WeddingZazzle Sep 30, 2010 @ 4:17 am | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • WordCustard Sep 30, 2010 @ 6:18 am | delete
    Thank you kindly Ms Angel :)
  • Pastiche Sep 25, 2010 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    It's been a few years since I tried a self portrait with the camera and I need a new photo. Your tips will definitely prove helpful. And Photoshop will help me with the little imperfections the camera loves to capture :-D
  • WordCustard Sep 27, 2010 @ 3:36 am | delete
    Oh Photoshop is a gift when it comes to getting rid of the imperfections! 'Beauty Mode' on a camera also helps. :)
  • glockr Sep 24, 2010 @ 9:28 am | delete
    Excellent lens, can't wait to get home and try this.
  • WordCustard Sep 27, 2010 @ 3:38 am | delete
    Hope the tips helped and thanks for you kind comment. :)
  • Pukeko Sep 22, 2010 @ 11:14 pm | delete
    Great tips for self portraits. I will have to try some of these.
  • WordCustard Sep 27, 2010 @ 3:37 am | delete
    Hope you have fun, Pukeko!
  • Whitepines Sep 18, 2010 @ 9:38 am | delete
    Awesome tips. I am awful at self portraits. Hopefully, better ones are now in my future.
  • WordCustard Sep 19, 2010 @ 2:43 am | delete
    Thank you! And have fun. :) With a digital camera, there's no limit on how many pics you can take to get the perfect one.
  • Frankster Sep 14, 2010 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Thanks for putting this great lens together. I hate getting my picture taken but make myself because I know I want to remember people and things I did. Taking my picture myself will be less intimidating and good practice for when others take my photo. Bear hugs, Frankie
  • WordCustard Sep 19, 2010 @ 2:42 am | delete
    Thanks Frankie, I'm glad you found the tips here encouraging and thanks for your comment.
  • Marelisa Sep 11, 2010 @ 1:42 am | delete
    I was just thinking that I need a new profile picture for my online accounts and I was going to start saving up for a professional to take my picture. This lens has given me the idea of just taking the photo myself. :-)
  • WordCustard Sep 11, 2010 @ 10:11 am | delete
    I'm sure you will get a great one, Marelisa!
  • SemperFidelis Sep 10, 2010 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    Very good WordCustard! Funny thing is my daughter takes these incredible self-portraits simply by holding out her camera and pointing it back! Great lens of info WC! :)
  • WordCustard Sep 10, 2010 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    Can she be persuaded to share her secrets? ;) She must be photogenic, lucky thing!
  • tandemonimom Sep 10, 2010 @ 1:51 am | delete
    What a great lens. I had never heard of the "beauty mode" - I'll have to see if my camera has this!
  • WordCustard Sep 10, 2010 @ 4:40 am | delete
    It's a good way to avoid some digital editing later as it gives your skin a lovely soft focus glow!
  • SquidooKimberly Sep 8, 2010 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    I expect this lens would be very popular with all of us who shamelessly take self portraits using our cell phones! ;) Thanks for all the tips.
  • WordCustard Sep 8, 2010 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    Trouble with cell phones is that they are getting a lot better quality pictures now, so we can't blame a bad pic on the camera any more! :) Thanks for visiting, Kimberly!
  • aesta1 Sep 6, 2010 @ 4:24 am | delete
    Your lens took my frustration away. Am just camera shy. I have tried to take good pictures of myself but to no avail. I think the material itself is wanting.
  • WordCustard Sep 6, 2010 @ 8:46 am | delete
    Glad this helped, I think it is a common theme here that we feel a different subject is the answer to a great self portrait, I know I have often thought that myself! :)
  • Kylyssa Aug 23, 2010 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    I really haven't taken any great photos of myself but after reading your lens, I'll probably have a much better chance of taking a great photo of myself. Thank you for all of these specific and useful self-photography tips!
  • WordCustard Aug 23, 2010 @ 2:48 pm | delete
    You're welcome, Kylyssa. Thanks for reading and for your kind comment.
  • kathysart Aug 14, 2010 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    I paint a lot of self portraits so of course I had a slew of pics of me... I guess one thing is not to be afraid to be sexy!
  • WordCustard Aug 23, 2010 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    I think you're probably right... if you are too self-conscious it's not going to work well. Thanks for visiting!
  • jimk4 Aug 13, 2010 @ 9:43 am | delete
    What a great lens. I love photography! I "LIKED" it. Come stop by some of my lenses and spread the love!

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    Whichever ones look interesting to you! Thanks a lot!!
  • annmackiemiller Aug 9, 2010 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    good lens - thanks for the tips
  • Toolesque Aug 5, 2010 @ 11:33 am | delete
    What a GREAT idea for a lens! Never would have thought of it, even though I have coached quite a few people on this exact subject! Good for you, you get a thumbs up! I'll share it on Facebook if you don't mind?
  • WordCustard Aug 5, 2010 @ 2:46 pm | delete
    Thanks for the comment -- and yes, feel free to share! :)
  • Obscure_Treasures Jul 31, 2010 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    These all sound so good,I really like your lens. It gives me a lot idea
  • WordCustard Aug 1, 2010 @ 4:55 am | delete
    Great, thanks for your comment and have fun!
  • LisaAuch Jul 14, 2010 @ 6:28 am | delete
    I love taking photos, but have steered clear of portraits. Thankyou for your tips and I think I shall try them out.
  • WordCustard Jul 14, 2010 @ 12:30 pm | delete
    I hope you find them useful, Lisa. (Don't know if you took it, but your avatar image is lovely...)
  • theraggededge Jul 10, 2010 @ 3:36 am | delete
    I loved this lens the first time I visited - popped back to leave an Angel blessing while I still can :-)
  • WordCustard Jul 10, 2010 @ 11:02 am | delete
    Thank you so much! Greatly appreciated. Looks like you've already got the hang of taking a great picture of yourself -- or was someone else wielding the camera?
  • sema Jul 7, 2010 @ 10:37 am | delete
    Great tips! The tip to lean in towards the camera to reduce double chin should be useful to many including me :)
  • WordCustard Jul 8, 2010 @ 5:09 am | delete
    Thanks sema. I knew a professional photographer who would always take photos from above for same reason -- it was more slimming and flattering. If you are looking up, no double chin! So he would stand on a ladder or get groups to pose in stairwells. :)
  • SoyCandleLover-Maker Jul 1, 2010 @ 8:07 am | delete
    Great tips for self portraits! I wish I had seen this before my attempt. Lensrolled to SoyCandleLover-Maker? which is where my one and only attempt shows how badly I did. :D :D Thanks!
  • WordCustard Jul 2, 2010 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    :) Thanks so much for your kind words! Your photo made me smile.. and in a good way. Happy you, happy little ones! And they are adorable.
  • vallain Jun 30, 2010 @ 8:40 am | delete
    I see terrible photos on Facebook that emphasize every wrinkle and bags under the eyes because of poor lighting/angle/etc. I'll have to pass this advice on to many of my facebook friends.
  • WordCustard Jul 1, 2010 @ 2:12 am | delete
    That would be fantastic, thanks Vallain. Here's to better FB profile photos all round!
  • BooJeeBeads Jun 27, 2010 @ 4:49 pm | delete
    Webcams do a terrible job of taking your pic. Setting up your camera to do this will get much better results.
  • WordCustard Jun 28, 2010 @ 1:31 am | delete
    Thanks Karen, I agree. :)
  • WeddingZazzle Jun 25, 2010 @ 2:13 am | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • WordCustard Jun 25, 2010 @ 2:55 am | delete
    What a lovely surprise! Thank you!
  • Jewelsofawe Jun 10, 2010 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    I love the tips on this lens. Back to bless it!
  • WordCustard Jun 11, 2010 @ 7:46 am | delete
    Thank you for your kind support, very much appreciated!
  • Sylvestermouse Jun 2, 2010 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    Wow, was is really great! I see some wonderful tips, like bending your arms and leaning toward the camera that I have never heard before. I will definitely be trying out your advice. I always look like I am a fat mouse in pictures, you know puffy cheeks, red eyes, maybe not whiskers yet, but I think you get the idea :)
  • WordCustard Jun 3, 2010 @ 3:39 am | delete
    Aw, thank you! LOL, I am sure you look nothing like a fat mouse! :D
  • sukkran Jun 2, 2010 @ 10:13 am | delete
    an informative and useful lens. thanks for the techniques.
  • WordCustard Jun 3, 2010 @ 3:38 am | delete
    Thanks sukkran, hope you picked up something helpful. :)
  • spiritartist May 30, 2010 @ 8:18 pm | delete
    LOVE this lens! A fav., thumbs up and lensroll from me! - P.S. - I just ordered one of the books too!
  • WordCustard May 31, 2010 @ 4:08 am | delete
    Thanks so much, spiritartist!
  • paperfacets May 26, 2010 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    Yes. like you said arm shots are a pain. I probably went through 100 shots and got nothing.
  • WordCustard May 27, 2010 @ 5:40 am | delete
    It's tough with those to get enough distance from the camera. I had marginal success by having a ledge on which to rest the camera which reduced camera-shake. Had more luck with a tripod with 10 second delay although of course it takes a little longer.
  • Myrle-Beach-Photography May 24, 2010 @ 5:59 pm | delete
    This is a great lens. Very nice photos. If anyone is in the myrtle beach area, come check me out at Myrtle Beach Photography
  • Tipi May 24, 2010 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    I love taking pictures, looking at pictures, and trying to do it well.
    This has been very helpful for me and I do believe better photos are on the way.
  • WordCustard May 24, 2010 @ 6:09 pm | delete
    Thanks Tipi, and best of luck!
  • OhMe May 23, 2010 @ 5:36 am | delete
    I never was quite sure of how to take a Self Portrait with my camera so this information will be very helpful if I get over my camera shyness. I really liked the tips on posing. Now, if I could figure out how to make the Self Portrait look 50 lbs lighter, I will be happy. I am going to share this link with my son as he and his wife do a lot of sightseeing but have very few photos of them together.
  • WordCustard May 23, 2010 @ 7:55 am | delete
    Thanks for your visit and for sharing this link! I guess we'd all love to look a little slimmer, but it's amazing what the right camera pose can do. Although I am sure your portrait would be lovely regardless :)
  • crosscreations May 14, 2010 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    Seems lately like most teenage girls I know are PROS at self-portraits, they LOVE doing this so much, their favorite past-time. Some have hundreds of photos of themselves and their friends posted on FB. Me I've not done this much at all, but found this 5 star page very interesting indeed.
  • WordCustard May 15, 2010 @ 4:34 am | delete
    I think you're right -- it's a result of the social media generation. It's the rest of us who still feel a bit shy even about taking our own picture. Thanks for your visit!
  • mulberry Apr 25, 2010 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    I needed this information several years ago. Hubby and I got married late in life and didn't have a formal wedding. We saw a justice of the peace actually. Anyway, we wanted to take our own picture since we wouldn't have formal wedding photos. Shew, we needed tips!
  • WordCustard Apr 25, 2010 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    Sometimes those candid ones with one of you stretching your arm out have a charm all of their own. But I know what you mean about not getting a wedding pic that you love. Never too late to get a cute photo of you together though. :)
  • Pukeko Apr 22, 2010 @ 11:54 pm | delete
    Great suggestions here. I have never been successful with self portraits, but maybe if I try some of your tricks they will be great.
  • WordCustard Apr 23, 2010 @ 7:49 am | delete
    Have fun, Pukeko! And thanks for having a read of these tips. :)
  • EditionH Apr 20, 2010 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    Great lens with great tips. I mostly do the click and run method, no flashlight and lots of trees as background ... and I try to think "cheese"! :).
  • WordCustard Apr 20, 2010 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    Ah but as an artist, you also have the option to simply paint a great self-portrait! Thanks for taking the time to visit here. :)
  • flowergardener Apr 14, 2010 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    I look horrible in photos, so thank you for the tips! Definately need to lean forward to reduce my double chins!
  • WordCustard Apr 14, 2010 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    We are always our own worst critics! But thank you for the visit and kind words.
  • QueSea Apr 13, 2010 @ 8:54 pm | delete
    One more thought. I've add this to my How to Create an Avatar lens :)
  • QueSea Apr 13, 2010 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    Thanks for the helpful tips. I've tried this a couple times but never quite get the mood I want to capture :) Here's to another try. I've saved this as a favorite.
  • WordCustard Apr 14, 2010 @ 3:26 am | delete
    Best of luck with your self portraits! And many thanks for the lensroll. :)
  • hlkljgk Apr 13, 2010 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    really great, helpful tips. thanks!
  • WordCustard Apr 13, 2010 @ 4:06 pm | delete
    I appreciate the kind words, Heather. :)
  • JenOfChicago Apr 12, 2010 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    I've complimented you before, but I came back to say - Blessed by a SquidAngel!
  • WordCustard Apr 12, 2010 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    Oh, thank you so much Jen! And congratulations on your lovely new halo and wings. :)
  • bakerwoman Apr 11, 2010 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    Great lens. I shy away from self-portraits because I always ended up looking like my passport photo or one of those posted in the postoffice. lol.
    I lensrolled this and added a fav.
  • WordCustard Apr 12, 2010 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Thanks so much, bakerwoman. You look very photogenic to me!
  • Blue_Sphinx Apr 3, 2010 @ 7:01 pm | delete
    I saw a lot of do's on this lens, but I didn't watch the videos. Is there a list of don'ts here? Like... don't use a mirror unless you actually know how? :D I was surprised to find that I'd already followed a few of these tips, and will definitely be taking self portraits in the future, so I'll remember to use more of your tricks and tips. They look very sensible, but like most common-sense things, they're not things people think of straight off.
  • WordCustard Apr 4, 2010 @ 9:27 am | delete
    Thanks Blue_Sphinx! No 'don'ts' as with digital cameras it is fairly obvious pretty quickly what is not working... not like in the bad old days when you had to wait to get the film developed to find out you had a pot plant growing out your head or a silly grin. :) Always happy to add suggestions though! Best of luck with your self portraits.
  • Sibelius Mar 29, 2010 @ 10:20 pm | delete
    Your tips are very good for anyone shooting portraits, whether they are self portraits or photos of others. It's amazing how much difference the subtle techniques you describe can make! Lensrolled to my two travel photo lenses!
  • WordCustard Mar 30, 2010 @ 4:10 am | delete
    Delighted to have a lensroll to such classy and useful photography lenses. Thanks for taking the time to comment here.
  • kimmanleyort Mar 3, 2010 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    Excellent tips and very deserving of purple star!
  • WordCustard Mar 4, 2010 @ 5:05 am | delete
    Thanks very much Kim!
  • vallain Mar 2, 2010 @ 9:02 am | delete
    Great tips. I've seen some really creepy pictures of people on Facebook and elsewhere when they tried getting a self-photo without your advice.
  • WordCustard Mar 2, 2010 @ 10:09 am | delete
    Hi Vallain... that made me laugh! :-) Thanks for visiting.
  • WordCustard Mar 1, 2010 @ 4:03 am | delete
    Thank you very much for all the kind comments and the angel blessing! I'm glad this is proving of interest to others here.
  • eclecticeducation Feb 28, 2010 @ 6:36 pm | delete
    Very interesting! Great lens. Congratulations on your purple star!!! Blessed by an Angel.
  • WhiteOak50 Feb 27, 2010 @ 1:54 pm | delete
    This is actually very interesting for a lens!! I mean taking a good picture of yourself would have its good points, especially if you HATE having your picture taken like I do. Good job and a well deserved purple star!!
  • CCGAL Feb 26, 2010 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    I admit to having used the long arm technique ... but I have never shared ANY of the photos. In fact, I'm amazed the camera still works, ha-ha-ha. Congratulations on the purple star. Lots of useful information in here.
  • Novar7 Feb 25, 2010 @ 11:36 am | delete
    Good tips!
  • WordCustard Feb 23, 2010 @ 11:01 am | delete
    Thanks so much everyone! Best of luck with the self-portrait shots, those of you who are going to give it a go.
  • Waxing-Lyrical Feb 23, 2010 @ 10:40 am | delete
    Congrats on your purple star, Nicki :)

    I'm not good with a camera, usually chopping off vital parts of the picture, so a self portrait would probably be of my neck ;)
  • jptanabe Feb 23, 2010 @ 10:05 am | delete
    Great job! Now all I need is a decent camera that I can work (my husband's is too complicated and my daughter's is, well, with her!) and maybe beauty mode would help, and then I'll be ready for my self-portrait.
  • ulla_hennig Feb 23, 2010 @ 9:29 am | delete
    I tried to but failed miserably. But your lens motivates me to try again...
  • KathyMcGraw Feb 23, 2010 @ 8:42 am | delete
    I just love seeing that purple star up there, Congratulations Nicki :) I'll bet many can identify or use this lens.
  • WildFacesGallery Feb 23, 2010 @ 8:33 am | delete
    Congratulations on a great lens. I fav'd it as an artist I'm always supposed to submit pic's of myself and I usually hate what I get when I try to take the photos myself. Maybe this will help. Or maybe nothing will help because it's me. :)

    At any rate, great lens.
  • KarenTBTEN Feb 22, 2010 @ 8:42 pm | delete
    Congratulations. I kind of laughed when I saw the title. One of the recent entries on my Blogspot blog (EN) has a picture that I took of my own self in the Ravenna Creek Ravine ('long arm'... and with a disposable film camera). A professional would have done better, but it turned out well enough that it could make you wonder... uh, well, how long my arms are, I guess.
  • WordCustard Feb 22, 2010 @ 3:48 pm | delete
    Thanks very much Brenda and Jen!
  • JenOfChicago Feb 22, 2010 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    This is a great lens, congrats on the purple star! I especially like the tips on how to pose yourself - most people do not realize that they can make themselves look better just by how they face the camera. Well done!
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Feb 18, 2010 @ 9:53 pm | delete
    Great job! No, I haven't done any self-portraits.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Feb 17, 2010 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    I love to take pictures though I'm not very good at it. A self-portrait... Nah. I'd rather not have any pictures of myself.
    Thanks for sharing
    Lizzy
  • WordCustard Feb 18, 2010 @ 9:04 am | delete
    You look so adorable in your avatar picture too... :-) But I do understand, so many of us dislike pictures of ourselves. Thanks for dropping in, Lizzy
  • Ladydove62 Feb 16, 2010 @ 10:59 pm | delete
    This is an excellent lens. I just got a new camera for Christmas and am going to have to try out some of these tips. Thanks for sharing this fantastic info.
  • WordCustard Feb 17, 2010 @ 9:16 am | delete
    You are very welcome -- have fun with your new camera!
  • Pastiche Jan 25, 2010 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    Woo hoo, instant face lift (just lean forward a bit with shoulders back). I'm never happy with photos of myself - perhaps now when someone (even I) takes my portrait I'll actually like the results. I'm with Susanna - can you suggest a way to drop a decade??
  • WordCustard Jan 25, 2010 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    Well here's a secret... many new cameras have something called a beauty mode. Not that either of you need it, I hasten to add :) But it does wonders in evening out and brightening skin tone.
  • susannaduffy Dec 31, 2009 @ 7:48 pm | delete
    Great info here on self portraits, but is there a secret tip on making myself look 10 years younger too? Blessed in an Angel's Last Tango (squidoo.com/angel-last-tango)
  • WordCustard Jan 1, 2010 @ 8:50 am | delete
    If I knew it, I'd gladly share! Thank you so much for the blessing, sorry to see you and the other 2009 angels flutter off but will pay your lens a visit. Oh and Happy New Year!
  • Kate-Phizackerley Dec 30, 2009 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    The best photography lens I have seen on Squidoo so far. Blessed.
    (PS I had problems leaving a message - the Clearspring module seemed to be playing up.)
  • WordCustard Dec 31, 2009 @ 4:42 am | delete
    Yes, this disappeared...so glad it has reappeared as your comment really made my day! Thank you so much, and wishing you a very happy new year! :-)
  • inkserotica Dec 27, 2009 @ 5:58 am | delete
    So worthy of a blessing by a passing Angel :) and, of course, 5*!
  • WordCustard Dec 31, 2009 @ 4:33 am | delete
    Thank you very much! Happy New Year and all the best for 2010!
  • WindyWinters Dec 7, 2009 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your Giant Squid Awards Nomination! :)
  • WordCustard Dec 31, 2009 @ 4:33 am | delete
    Thank you WW! I didn't win but it was an honour just the same. Happy New Year!
  • theraggededge Dec 1, 2009 @ 4:54 am | delete
    What a great idea for a lens. This will be in the Top Ten soon for sure! Now you'll have to do one about taking photos with your laptop camera.
  • WordCustard Dec 31, 2009 @ 4:32 am | delete
    Thank you so much for visiting, Bev!
  • happynutritionist Nov 29, 2009 @ 3:16 pm | delete
    Nicely done...I learned a few things...and congrats on the Giant Squid Award nomination.
    ~claudia
  • WordCustard Nov 29, 2009 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Thank you very much for stopping by and for your kind words, Claudia.
  • Laniann Nov 29, 2009 @ 8:02 am | delete
    Great instructions with good visual aids. Congratulations on being nominated for the 2009 Giant Squid Awards.
  • WordCustard Nov 29, 2009 @ 9:01 am | delete
    Thank you, Laniann! I was delighted to find out.
  • prosperity66 Nov 28, 2009 @ 7:33 am | delete
    I'm so happy to see you're nominated to 2009 Giant Squid Awards! Congratulations! Well crafted lens that deserves to be nominated!
    Dom.
  • WordCustard Nov 28, 2009 @ 8:21 am | delete
    Thanks Dom, it was a lovely surprise and quite an honour. One that I'm delighted to share with you and your gorgeous Christmas Wreath lens. :-)
  • rms Nov 13, 2009 @ 3:44 pm | delete
    This is terrific!
  • Jewelsofawe Nov 4, 2009 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    This was cool! Those videos had great tips!
  • GonnaFly Oct 31, 2009 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    Very informative lens. Thanks.
  • divacratus Oct 27, 2009 @ 4:57 pm | delete
    Some great tips there. I agree that natural light is the way to go. Liked the videos too.

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