Self Portrait Photography for Beginners: How to Get Started

Your life is worth sharing, no matter what kinds of adventures (big or small) fill your days. Join Hannah Argyle in this tutorial on self portrait photography. Whether you are taking photos of yourself at home or out in the world, these tips on posing for photos and using the manual focus is applicable for beginners and pros.

This is an excerpt from Hannah Argyle’s full Skillshare class, Photography for Instagram: Capture and Share Your Life. You’ll learn step-by-step how to take photos of yourself and professionally edit them:

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SELF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY HOW TO QUICK JUMP MENU

00:10 Self Portrait Photography Tips Overview
00:18 How to Use the Self-Timer
01:08 Manually Setting Your Focus Point Before Entering the Frame
02:38 Choosing Your Pose for the Angle of the Lens

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ABOUT THE CLASS

Photography with social media in mind is no less an art than photography for a professional portfolio, and Hannah’s step-by-step instructions will help your feed more accurately reflect the beauty in your life. While Hannah uses a DSLR camera, her instructions, tips, and tricks are no less valuable for iPhone photographers, and her class can be applied to any camera you choose to use. Alongside Hannah, you’ll learn how to:

– Take self-portraits, not selfies
– Make small edits to photos for big effects in Adobe Lightroom
– Think about your feed as a story and choose posts accordingly
– Preserve memories for yourself first

Whether you’re an Instagram pro seeking out a new edge, a hobbyist photographer looking for a new project, or just hoping to take your feed to the next level, Hannah’s fun and friendly teaching style will inspire you far beyond the end of the class. Get ready for your close-up! Join now:

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A MESSAGE FROM HANNAH ARGYLE

Hey, I’m Hannah, and I’m a self taught photographer living in the UK with my two sons 🙂

I came to photography later in life after my kids were born, when I was really feeling the lack of creativity in my life. I had downloaded the Instagram app, and for the first time, I found myself wanting to take photos like the ones I was seeing every day. My mind began to fill up with ideas, so I started to join in! I soon picked up a point and shoot and learned how to use it in manual mode. I upgraded to a secondhand DSLR and started shooting portrait sessions for friends and their kids.
I was officially hooked, and desperate to make my passion into my career. 6 years on I am now doing just that! I shoot and create content for some amazing brands, and I’m also just as passionate about sharing and teaching the things I have learnt.

Feel free to check out my course, and I’d love to know what you think!

Find Hannah’s teacher profile on Skillshare here:

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MORE SELF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY RESOURCES

Head to Skillshare’s blog to read about social superstar Sorelle Amore’s approach to self portrait photography. Sorelle Amore Q&A, Finding Self In Art is here: