JCA: Renee, what would be your advice to
people who want to be brave and take
more uniquely creative Self-portrait art?
What would you say to the person who
wants to break out of their shell, but is
unsure of their abilities to create this type
of art?
RF: First, take a moment and think about
what it is they want to express or create.
Create the vision in your head first; then
go about bringing it to life step by step. It
is also very important to learn your
angles. I recommend taking practice shots
of yourself and tilt your head in angles,
see which ones flatter you more. With
body shot angles, ask a trusted friend or
family member to take shots of you and
have them raise and lower the camera to
get different perspectives. Again, find the
angle that works best for your body type.
And to all the people who feel they are not
beautiful; it is not about making yourself
fit into society’s definition of beauty. It is
about creating an artistic vision of
yourself and expressing it. When it comes
to art, the word “beauty” means different
things to different people. Find something
you like about yourself and focus on that
feature at first. Don’t try to fit into the box
of what is considered ‘beautiful’; unique,
different, and interesting are far more
amazing.
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