I put out feelers on Facebook and word of mouth that I really needed models for portraits. Since I live alone, the only model I have been able to consistently get is myself. I am very cooperative and know just how to pose for maximum effect, but I needed other people. So, Elaine from Chicks that Click photography club volunteered. It was a little awkward at first as she is not used to posing, but as time went on we both got into the swing of things and everything fell into place. I didn’t’t even have to tell her what to do next–she just changed her position and expression slightly and there was another shot. I had a great time that day and got some great shots of Elaine.
Self-Portraits Dec 2020
I decided to get some full body self-portraits of me sitting on a seat in my studio. I put the light source to the side and added a grid to achieve the low key effect. It took a while but I finally got the angles I wanted. Some are the same image, but one is in color, and one is black and white. Can’t decided which I like better. I lean toward the color. It took a long time to pose myself but I did it. I also added an old self-portrait of me with a painted face. That was not taken on the same day.
I was pleased with the results and people on Facebook seemed to like it too.