Sunday, March 22, 2015

Self Portrait Week 11: Head Shot




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Photo Lessons I Learned:

I bought a set of manikin heads so I can display my fun wigs. I loved the way they looked lined up on my dresser with morning light coming in the window through the blinds. I felt the urge to get in on the (in)action.

I came up the the concept, the "costume," the framing, and the lighting. But since I couldn't see through the sheet over my head to make the final tweaks, daughter Jodie finessed the shot and pushed the shutter button for me.

This begs the question ... what, exactly, makes for a self portrait? Does the photo need to be completed top-to-bottom by the photographer herself, or do most artists have assistants?

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