9: Conscious Selfies — Redefining Self-consciousness with Carl Studna
Zen and the Art of Smartphone Photography • 15m
In this module, you will learn how to overcome the usual kind of self-consciousness that happens when you take a picture of yourself, and instead allow your relaxed and essential self to shine through, which will also help you assist others you are photographing to rest into their own authentic presence when your camera is pointed at them.
You will discover how to…
Transcend reflexive self-conscious tendencies and juggle the challenges of being both photographer and subject
Best use a tripod, selfie stick, or your own hand to hold your phone while snapping a photo of yourself
Avoid selfie cliches and create authentic and natural shots that show the world who you truly are
Train your subjects in these same techniques, so they can be more authentic, too, both when being photographed by others or when taking their own selfies
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