This week’s theme at I Love Faces was self-portraits. For this shot I had to take the photo and I had to be holding the camera when I took it. No tripods or anything else allowed. This week was a HUGE challenge for me.
I took a ton of photos to get a couple that I thought were decent. I really don’t like getting in front of the camera. I am much more of a behind the camera kind of girl. I am extremely critical of photos of myself. I just notice all my flaws.
I haven’t had much practice at this self portrait thing, so I wasn’t very creative either. I think I self portrait should show who you are. Mine really doesn’t show much about me at all. I’d love to take a shot that shows me playing golf or riding my bike. I’ll have to think about how to get a shot like that…..
Taking these photos was fun, though. It got me thinking more about taking photos of myself. I think I might want to practice taking more self portraits. I really want my kids to have photos of me with them. Right now I take tons of photos of them, but I am not in any of them. Looking through some of the other photos this week was really an inspiration. Some of the photos were awesome. Maybe with practice I can get some photos of myself with the kids that I actually like.
Here are my entries for this week:
Be sure to check out I ♡ Faces to see all the amazing photos that were entered in this week’s contest.
- I am Kerry, and this is my blog. I am a wife, mother and photographer. I use this blog to talk about my life, my family, and my love of photography. I also use it to showcase some of my photos. I hope you enjoy it!
These are both so sweet–I especially like the second one of you. Are your eyes slightly different colors? Your left eye seems to have a little more green in it, and the right looks more blue. Mine are just the opposite of that!
By Shelby A. on 04.20.09 1:15 pm | Permalink
My eyes are different colors;-) My left eye has a hazel spot in it. That was one of the reasons I chose this photo. It doesn’t often show up, and only really observant people notice it. It is one of my little quirks!
By Kerry on 04.20.09 1:20 pm | Permalink
I was dreading this week’s theme but you brought up a really lovely point that it would be nice to leave the kiddos with photos of ourselves. Maybe I’ll have to rethink my whole stance of “Being behind the camera is better than being in front of it” : )
Your photos are gorgeous and what amazing eyes you have!!
By Melinda on 04.20.09 2:05 pm | Permalink
Very well done! BEAUTIFUL! MARVELOUS!
By Amanda H on 04.20.09 2:06 pm | Permalink
These are beautiful pictures!! I LOVE your little one kissing your cheek! so sweet!
~TidyMom
By Tidymom on 04.20.09 2:31 pm | Permalink
Both your photos are fabulous! Excellent lighting. Love the light in your eyes. You must have super long arms (ummm, I mean that in a really nice way) because it doesn’t look like you are holding a camera. You are beautiful.
By Annette on 04.20.09 4:24 pm | Permalink
Great shots! The kid’s entry is so precious
By NicoleRae on 04.20.09 5:43 pm | Permalink
Very pretty!
By Whitney on 04.20.09 6:43 pm | Permalink
I have the same eye thing going on! It runs in my family
Love the kissy shot.
By Herb of Grace on 04.20.09 7:46 pm | Permalink
What a sweet shot and you are stunning!! Great Pics!
By Princess K on 04.20.09 9:23 pm | Permalink
these are wonderful!
By Shae on 04.20.09 9:57 pm | Permalink
You look beautiful in both of these ~ you should start taking more photos of yourself!
The kissy face shot is adorable.
~Angie
co-founder of iHeartFaces
By theArthurClan on 04.21.09 8:40 am | Permalink
geez! their beautiful! nice job!
By V on 04.21.09 9:02 am | Permalink
very sweet shot
By T&T on 04.21.09 1:19 pm | Permalink
I LOVE these – your eyes are fabulous
one of my favorite shots so far!
By Becca on 04.21.09 6:19 pm | Permalink
Your work always rocks. Beautiful photos.
By Boybarian Dad on 04.21.09 7:11 pm | Permalink
Cute picture of the kiss and Stunning picture of you.
By he & me +3 on 04.21.09 7:47 pm | Permalink