My latest self portrait photoshoot took place in my office, which is also my wardrobe (I call it my ‘cloffice‘), in front of a grey sheet that I hung up by clipping it to wardrobe doors using hair clips lol! It’s an easy way to create a simple studio. All you need to focus on after that is the lighting. I’m using pretty average artificial light for this shoot.
I started off my latest self portrait photoshoot wearing a fancy strapless dress (bought from a local charity shop a few weeks ago), some black and silver jewellery and a cheap mask that I found in a Chinese shop—oh, and a fan. I tried a few poses, some of which really highlighted my neck wrinkles, so I swiftly placed them in the trash lol! But a couple turned out ok, so I edited them in Affinity Photo…
The mask was uncomfortable because it didn’t sit right, so I took it off and looked for a different prop. Luckily, I remembered this cutest little magnifying glass that was gifted to me a couple of years ago. This photo is one of my favourites. My husband and I both think it has a bit of a steampunk feel to it!
Speaking of props, since I started getting back into photography, I find myself constantly on the lookout for things I can use. Boxes, brooms, simple fishing nets, scarves, wigs! I can’t help myself lol.
Some of the photographs were taken with me hiding behind my face behind my hands (with a black lace scarf on my head). I think they turned out pretty well, and I certainly had a lot of fun in the editing process! Can you tell? lol
