Onyi says she finds it easier to get a photo she likes when shooting self-portraits than when someone else is taking a photo of her because she looks at the photos she has taken almost immediately after having posed for them and she can decide which elements she doesn’t like immediately. She then changes her poses or the scenery accordingly, rather than relying on someone else’s opinion.
“You know the direction you’re going in and if you think that this is something that looks good,” Onyi says. “Looking at one shot tells me what to do in the next one.” Using the front camera on your phone is another option, so you can actually see yourself while taking the photos and adjust your poses as you go.If you are uncomfortable or lack experience posing for photos, Onyi suggests practicing poses in the mirror, “You can also go through pictures of yourself that you have already taken and you can try to recreate the poses you like.
Many people feel uncomfortable taking photos in public but this can be a necessary part of taking a self-portrait you are happy with, especially when you’ve exhausted the options the four walls of your home provide. “I’ve been there and yes it can be scary,” Onyi says. “What I would say to people is find quiet locations. Before lockdown, I’d go into“But it also comes with experience,” she says. “The more you put yourself out there, the more you no longer care.
You don’t have to post your photos on social media, Onyi says, “If you feel like it’s a personal project, don’t feel the pressure to share. You can keep it for yourself and your