How to Take a Flattering Self Portrait
A few small tweaks can make a big difference in your self portrait. The following two pictures were taken on the same day, at the same time and in the same location. There are 3 differences between these two photos and I think it's safe to say the second picture is much more flattering. Difference #1. Styling - The addition of a jacket. The jacket I had on hand happened to be denim but a blazer would work just as well. The jacket creates a more structured look in the shoulders and the contrast of the darker jacket with my skin tone adds dimension and brings the focus away from the shoulders and to the face. In the first picture, the light color of the shirt blends with my skin tone making things sort of meld together. Not to mention the stripes on the shirt are a bit distracting and draw attention away from the face. Difference #2. Angle - In the second picture, the camera was raised about 6 inche...
