check out either of the 30 day self portrait threads for inspiration. as for focusing put something where you are going to be then focus and set the timer. move the object and pose.
i think my wife takes cool SPs Jaded_youth ain't she cute:)
Use a tripod. Take the camera to where you are going to be, and focus on the tripod then set the camera to manual and put it back on the tripod. Instant simple focusing.
Cindy Shermann is probably a good place to start for inspiration, she made a 30+ year career out of self portraits.
Some sort of interval timer is a huge improvement over using the 10 second delay in the camera. I know canon makes one and I assume Nikon does the same. These let you set a variable delay between taking the shot - 1 second to 9 hours and also set a variable delay between shots, so you can take one a minute for 5 hours or whatever.
This really helps with doing anything beyond the simplest self portraits. I used a similar remote timer for most of these shots.
I have a tripod and a remote control (that works when it wants but it’s another trip).
I’ll wait some more year for the surgery but new clothes is a good suggestion (now I finally have a good excuse) lol
Sory, haven't seen that there is already a SP thread
Use a tripod. Take the camera to where you are going to be, and focus on the tripod then set the camera to manual and put it back on the tripod. Instant simple focusing.
Some sort of interval timer is a huge improvement over using the 10 second delay in the camera. I know canon makes one and I assume Nikon does the same. These let you set a variable delay between taking the shot - 1 second to 9 hours and also set a variable delay between shots, so you can take one a minute for 5 hours or whatever.
Where would you get a timer/remote like this? This sounds really interesting...
Some sort of interval timer is a huge improvement over using the 10 second delay in the camera. I know canon makes one and I assume Nikon does the same. These let you set a variable delay between taking the shot - 1 second to 9 hours and also set a variable delay between shots, so you can take one a minute for 5 hours or whatever.
Where would you get a timer/remote like this? This sounds really interesting...
timer remote runs about $140 which is why i don't have it yet but it si very cool.
edited to add that it doesn't list your camera but it is compatible.
Dreamy, you can pick up a remote for your D50 for about $25. Just call your local camera shop. Sometimes they will need to order one in, but mine has saved me tons of time and effort when working on SP's.
Use a tripod. Take the camera to where you are going to be, and focus on the tripod then set the camera to manual and put it back on the tripod. Instant simple focusing.
That is so ingenious! I never thought of doing that.....thank you!
