Coincidentally I have taken self-portraits both today and yesterday without knowing there was a challenge/invitation given by Lelly until I read Jill's post tonight. Actually I take them quite frequently, every month and a half or so. My philosophy, if I don't take photos of myself there won't be any to share with my children later in life (It's rare the camera gets in the other hands). I had planned on using them for another day, my day, but thought I would share one with you. A silly one.
I've already loved what I've seen. Thanks for the inspiration ladies.
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That is a great self portrait. I'm inspired. Maybe I'll try tomorrow :)
You look so crazily different in every picture I see of you. I love the huge smile!
I love this picture. If only I were so brave. I always do something weird with my mouth no matter who is taking the picture. Also, I have an extra chin thing that makes random appearances. Not my favorite.
I understand the not being in any pictures, though. I am always the one with the camera. Josh tries to take pictures of me, but I always hate them. It's something I need to get over or I will look like I was never in Ryley's life.
super cute picture Amy! can't wait to see what you use on your day!
wow amy that is a nice self-portrait...it is nice to see you smiling too! I THINK it is a hard thing to do on a self-portrait because some how you are stripping yourself of everything and you are comming clean with yourself...I often feel silly when I try smiling and taking a picture, sometimes i think it is much easier to not smile or be serious or kind of smile... but I think you truly let yourself go when you understand you and see you in other facets of life...because one thing is to see you and another one is how others see you....great picture!
Beautiful smile. Funny how the mom is never in the pictures. It's the same at my house. I've actually never thought to take a picture of myself-I think I might try it. It won't turn out nearly as beautiful, but it would be nice to have a showing somewhere for my kids!
What a great photo Amy!
You are a beautiful lady!
Terry
I have loved all the pictures I've seen too. Now if only I were better with a camera. My eye shot for my profile was so hard to get just right and I don't have a program to fiddle with any pictures either. I love your picture. That's great that you take self portraits. I rely on Alexis' blurry, head-cut-off shots a little too much.
I think every mom who loves her camera does not end up appearing in very many pictures. I think it's wonderful that you take self-portraits for your girls. This is a gorgeous picture of you -- wonderful smile!
Maybe I will get brave next week. In the past I have had no luck getting any pictures that do not feature my neck as my most prominent feature -- eeek. And tonight there is not energy enough to try again.
amy i'm glad i'm not the only one. I alway think I look so different in every photo.
I'm not sure this photo is looking so good as my avatar (comment photo). It sort of looks like I'm yelling.
What I love about this photo is that even though it is 'staged' or taken on purpose, you have the ability to make it look candid. You are beautiful Amy! Great job!
Love this photo amy... and i think it looks great as your avatar also.
i am NEVER in photos, i always think to have someone take some of me but never get around to it...
This is a cute photo Amy, you look like you're wearing make-up (what's up with that?).
Such a cute picture of you- I love the framing of it and think it makes a great avatar.
Amy, this is way too cute! It totally looks candid, and I love your big smile. I agree that you can look quite different in different photos -- maybe we all do?
Such a beautiful photo! It makes me want to meet you (in person) even more! I love that you take them regularly - I so wish I had more photos of my mother through the years. I think I may just have to start that!
Love the photo - can you take a bad photo? I don't know if it is possible! Even a self portrait is amazing! :-)
Great photo - fun idea...
i love your philosophy that you will make sure your children have pictures of you to cherish!! i must remember it.
beautiful picture! will you take my self portrait for me? oh, right, that's contrary to the definition. . .
This photo is gorgeous! I know I need to take more to document myself in the happenings of our lives but I just HATE pictures of myself so much. I need to work on it. Maybe if I learn how to use Photoshop first? Hee hee. Wouldn't hurt to help preserve a better looking me, would it?
LOVE the picture, amy! Hopped over here from Jill's/Lelly's and wow, what a great blog you have. Love your "eye" and need lessons from you!
ps- I like it as your avatar. I think it is very cheerful, not yelling at all.
love it amy! love all of them! this is no exception. you even catch light in your self portrait. you are so talented.
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