So, Why Do You Do It?

Shoot selfies? Because they are fun and they relax me. Self-portraits are the one thing I do for myself with no major expectations. It is when I am the most free, less judgemental and I play. You have to have that one thing that brings you joy and gives you a sense of satisfaction when it comes out as you expected or better than you expected.

I have many happy accidents with self-portraits and as a result, I have been able to turn the accidents into part of my style. I used to use all the latest actions and photo enhancers out there, but I don’t use those much these days. I like natural, timeless looking portraits where you see the person and not the "stuff" to make the picture look a certain way.

Self-portraits have helped me learn what my "side" is. I have noticed we all tend to favor one side of the face and body when we take pictures. Wonder why that is. Even still, I find it interesting. I have also discovered smiling really does make a portrait better unless you are trying to create a mood. I get it now when Tyra Banks is always telling the girls to "smile with your eyes" on America’s Next Top Model. It makes a difference.

So, that is why I currently shoot selfies. For the love of exploring, experimenting and discovering more about myself.