Selfies: Self-Portrait Photography with Attitude

442 Pages·2014·13.44 MB·English

by  Kamps

Haje Jan Kamps
Selfies
Self-Portrait Photography with Attitude
CINCINNATI, OHIO
WWW.HOWDESIGN.COM
Turn your camera on the world’s most fascinating and
attractive model—yourself! Take part in the new wave of
expressive self-portraiture, enjoy unlimited creative
control over your subject, and reveal your hidden side
with confidence!
• Hundreds of inspiring self-portraits from creative photo
stars.
• Go on location, add props, get dressed up, or even bare
it all—dozens of styles are explored.
• Get inspired and gain the confidence to visually tell
your own unique story.
• With simple post-production techniques to add style and
amazing surreal effects.
Quick contents
1
A touch of innocence
2
Turning the drama up to 11
3
You can’t believe your eyes
4
Telling stories
5
Get dressed up—or down
6
Getting saucy
7
On location
8
In action
9
Gadgets, props, & things, oh my!
10
I’m seeing double!
11
Toy cameras galore

Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 – A touch of innocence
Innocence is easily faked, as we’re going to explore in this chapter. It’s all about
the kittens, photos-from-above, and pigtails.
I. With a little help from your friends
II. Introducing… Callan Kapush
III. There’s more here than meets the eye
Chapter 2 – Turning the drama up to 11
Whether you use a desk lamp, a computer screen or professional photo lighting
to achieve extra drama, this is the chapter for you!
I. Turn down the lights, turn up the drama
II. Getting the exposure right
III. Introducing… Haje Jan Kamps
IV. Hollywood can’t hold a candle to these guys
Chapter 3 – You can’t believe your eyes
Editing your self-portraits? Totally fair game! It’s all about making yourself look
hotter.
I. Top ten tips for editing your self-portraits