BetterPhoto Q&A: Understanding Self Portraits

Understanding self portraits is an important aspect of creative photography. This Q&A discusses that very thing.

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  Self-Portraits
I am interested in doing self-portraits of myself. What is the best way of doing this when on my own? Any tips would be useful....
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November 09, 2004
 
  Self-Portraits: How to Shoot Them!
I am having trouble taking self-portraits. My face is either not in the picture or out of focus. Someone started telling me about a string method. I was hoping you can tell me how to use this met...
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October 07, 2004
 
  Using a Remote Release Cable
I am thinking about getting one of these, to take pictures of my son and I. I'm thinking it would be easier than using the timer. What your thoughts? Would I really like and benefit from buying...
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September 14, 2004
 
  Setting Up Self-Portraits
How does one get a camera to focus for a self-portrait, without the remote release. I know you have to use the self-timer, but how do you get it to focus at the point where you plan to be? I'm ...
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April 29, 2004
 
  Self Portrait (Without Smoke and Mirrors)
I want to take a self portrait without using a mirror. What other ways is there? Do you know of a a book that shows you how to do it? Or maybe you can just tell me how to.Thanks for your time,...
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July 16, 2002