22 Outstanding Self-Portraits :: Digital Photo Secrets

No doubt about it, self-portraits are an art form. It's not just because of the logistics of setting up the shot and jumping into the frame, but also because, well, self-portraits are hard. A good self-portrait must be expressive without being pretentious, and that's a fine line to walk. Not sure how to proceed? Check out this list of excellent self-portraits to see what has worked for other photographers.

[ Top image Aviator Amy (Mia & Wasabi, too!) by Flickr user Amy Dunn]

Sony DSC-W80
400
f/2.8
0.067 sec (1/15)
5.8 mm

Week 9/52: P.S. I Love You by Flickr user vwynx

Day Seventy-Eight: Thunder on Sunday by Flickr user Loca Luna / Anna Gay

Canon EOS 7D
100
f/5.6
0.01 sec (1/100)
79 mm

sweet little details (explored) by Flickr user Nanihta (Sol Vázquez)

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
100
f/1.4
0.001 sec (1/2000)
50 mm

Takeoff by Flickr user Jessica Neuwerth (Fearless)

In Rainbows by Flickr user Phillip Schumacher

Canon EOS 5D Mark II
100
f/5.6
0.01 sec (1/100)
50 mm

the path under the sky by Flickr user brookeshaden

Canon EOS 5D Mark II
400
f/4.0
0.003 sec (1/320)
50 mm

a storm to move mountains by Flickr user brookeshaden

Sony DSLR-A700
100
f/22.0
20
11 mm

Self Portrait IV by Flickr user nlwirth

[79-365] Stop by Flickr user Beatriz AG

Mud around me by Flickr user Desirée Delgado

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
400
0.033 sec (1/30)
18 mm

You plucked my love, but it grew back. by Flickr user Leah Johnston

SELF PORTRAIT. by Flickr user Ally Newbold

Lucky stars by Flickr user cliccath

Nikon D80
200
f/2.8
0.02 sec (1/50)
50 mm

a day and a half by Flickr user brookeshaden

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
200
f/3.5
0.033 sec (1/30)
18 mm

Week 32/52: "So pardon the wild crazy thing I just said -- I'm just not the same since there's rain in my head." by Flickr user ilovestrawberries (Carmi)

Camera 10MP-9KP
100
f/2.9
0.111 sec (1/9)
5.8 mm

2/52 - It's Raining Men! by Flickr user ξωαŋ ThΦt (slowly back...)

Canon PowerShot A570 IS
80
f/2.8
0.017 sec (1/60)
5.8 mm

304 of 365: Parrot by Flickr user Lady Pandacat

Pentax K100D Super
200
f/5.6
0.4
40 mm

the queen and her kingdom-to-be by Flickr user holly henry

Nikon D3100
800
f/1.8
0.001 sec (1/1250)
35 mm

Untitled by Flickr user Girl With Butterfly Wings

Canon EOS 450D
400
f/4.6
0.001 sec (1/2000)
50 mm

the storm gathers.. by Flickr user .bella.

Canon EOS 450D
200
f/22.0
0.033 sec (1/30)
17 mm

fly away.. by Flickr user .bella.

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Gene A Newton says:
Nov 14, 2013
When you are good, you are good. Great Photo's. The Master of Photography-David photography. ""The Digital King"""
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