From Concept to Capture: A Comprehensive Guide to Self Portraits

So happy you’re here! In this guide, I’ll walk you through every step of my self portrait process from brainstorming concepts and gathering inspiration to those final moments of capture.

This guide isn’t solely for beginners taking their first steps into the world of self portraits; it's a comprehensive resource tailored to nurture your growth as an artist and transform your art into something you’ve always dreamed of, whether you're just starting out or craving to expand your horizons.

I’ll be sharing my insights on finding inspiration and refining your concept, as well as session prep and equipment setup for your self portraits. We’ll cover essential topics like lighting, camera settings, composition, and framing, along with specific examples to guide you every step of the way. Plus, I’ve included some bonus content just for you on my post-session process, including how I curate my posts and present my final photos. All this to say, you can expect everything you need to know to be nicely packed and organized into this all-encompassing resource. 

Investing in this guide will transform you as an artist. As I reflect back on my first experience taking self portraits to where I am today, I’m in awe at how much confidence I’ve gained knowing all that I know now. I’ve poured my heart and soul into my self portraits over the years, and now, I’m most excited to pass on what I’ve learned to you. 

I’m genuinely looking forward to seeing how you continue to grow as an artist with all this newfound knowledge, and I can't wait to see how your self-portraits turn out!

Always remember, you deserve to be documented too <3

Happy creating!

Xx, Lyss