From: Larry Colen
When there is noone else around to photograph, self portraits can be
a way to experiment with lighting, however when it comes to actually
getting decent photos, I keep running into three problems:
1) Framing, I just have to set the camera wide and hope that most of
what I want is in the frame.
2) Focus, It's a hell of a lot easier using a camera with autofocus,
but even so the camera keeps focusing perfectly, on the wrong thing.
3) My biggest challenge is that self portraiture is like trying to
make a silk purse out of a sows ear, or perhaps the whole face.
Since you mention "experiment with lighting", I guess you're using a
tripod & lights on stands?
For #1 & #2, get yourself one of those life size cardboard stand-ups
like Elvis or Marilyn Monroe or ... It'll stand there for you while you
frame, focus & adjust the lights. Then all you have to do is move it out
of the way & stand there yourself to take the photo.
You're on your own for #3.
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