DIY: How to Shoot a Self Portrait

[muniyrah]

Very very nice! Thank you for doing this tutorial on how to do a self portrait. Your work is excellent and Darlin' You Look Marvelous!

[pookinapp16]

You looked gorgeous and the pics turned out great, nice work lady!

[basbleupeaunoire]

Beautiful!!! You look great, and you do great work!

[NaturalBeauty0143]

Beautiful ~Natural Blessings~

[DaNappyPrincess]

@candidann: photos are gorgeous!!

[maximuslyricus]

Girrrrl- I started watching this vid the other day - and as usual, my fam interrupted me. So I can't remember if I commented. That said - I gotta make sure to say WOWWWWW!!! Such talent, smarts, beauty, and most of all, down to earthiness (is that an expression?) - in one package! I feel so so fortunate to have found u here on da yt! Now wheres our scarf wrap tut????

[blueottlisa]

OMG this was amazinggggggggggggggg......wom­an you could do MY PORTRAIT!  We'll talk!

[HolisticHoneyTV]

You're pics turned out really nice. Great job!

[TheCoilWhisperer]

Hotness! Love the 2nd to last pic the best... Get um!

[Soul4eva1]

nice body too! don't worry, i like guyz...i was just complementing your beautiful brown skin body! lol!

[Soul4eva1]

PLZ PROVIDE a tutorial on how u wrapped that scarf around your chest, waste, and shoulder!

[Soul4eva1]

beautiful OUT FIT! U GO GUIRL! VE THE EARTH TONE NECKLAS AND SCARF! UR SO INTELLIGENT WITH YOUR STYLE!

[americaGrey]

Ann!!! The photos look amazing!!!! <3 One quick question: When taking pics of yourself how do you hide the remote or do you simply Photoshop it out?

[MSM72685]

Thanks for the info!! You look great in the photos

[l1meyman]

amazing!

[tashamont]

Kool!! Looks like they were done in a studio. Simply.amazing!!

[LewisTeresaC]

Nice. I am going to study this one.

[locs2fro]

I tell you what Miss Miss...you were working it behind and in front of the camera..And can I say your physique is to die for dawling..you didnt confess that!! Lol

[DoodyBugg]

Yes ma'am!!!! You worked it! ANTM ain't got nothing on you! LOL and thank you for the photography lesson!

[Beaulizion]

OMG! truly bloody amazing, blown away. Thanks for sharing!!

[keyondraa]

Ay-mazing!

[fuzzyspirals]

Thanks. This is a really cool video.

[TheNaturalmystery]

Oh wow! What unique looks. Never thought a scarf could do so much. I have hard time tying a knot. The photography is so impressive.

[Yaaspassions]

Sis you did an amazingly beautiful job. Looks very professional.

[MamacitaNatural]

That was hot! You are truly a one women show (that scarf shirt was nice too)

[naturalhairful]

OMG you are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this video. You know this is my thing! photography! I am about to purchase these items to be able to do photography locally...You have seriously put a fire under me! And you look gorgeous modeling. You are camera ready Mrs Lady!!!! Love it!!!

[MyYuniko]

Flawless. Creative. Informative.

*Bravo!*

[simplynatural09]

Your pictures look beautiful you are so talented.

[MissENTF]

Go on with yo bad self girl ! WOW !!! just..... wow!!! I'm so damn uncoordinated... i wonder if I could do that! haha!!! But, you've just inspired me! Thanks for this wonderful vid and tutorial !

[LBell32]

u r the bomb diggady!!!!! Those were so cute and tasteful....I have been trying to learn photography for months now and been pricing cameras, looking at books from the library and getting frustrated, but u just sparked that interest for me again...thank u

[graycious3]

need tutorial on the scarf pleassssssssssssssssssssssssss­eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[afrosik]

Talented and beautiful!

[thecreativelady]

Love & needed this video. Great results. I need some seamless black paper in my life right now. That screen I use throws a monkey wrench in editing around hair. I have a Nikon 3100 and wonder why the remote I ordered doesn't work with it.

Thanks for sharing.

[peachpuff333]

Those were great pics!!

[LuBellaCoils]

Hummmm......somebody learned how to do a FIERCE Twist-Out and a HOT sexy smokey eyeshadow :-)

[Chirimoya08]

Awesome! Fabulous! Beautiful! I loved this video! You are so talented. I'm going to show my husband bc he loves photography. He dabbles but this would give him some real ideas. Do more photography videos!

[kokodesigns]

I love this!! I have such an interest in photography.

[BECKMOORHOW]

Ma'am you rocking that Scarf, a tutorial? Awesome ... Thanks for sharing your love of photography! Blessing ~

[rajingbutterfli]

WORK!

[caprimomx2]

Thanks for your behind the scenes! Lovely photos!

[ahsiek1118]

You Look Awesome...The BF Was All In This Video Looking At All You Stuff You Know He Takes Pics Also...

[IamNaturallyCurious]

This video was so interesting! Great job! I am OBSESSED with photography so I was like a sponge soaking up all of this great info you shared - mainly on lighting and general setup for a self portrait shoot (I've art directed other shoots in the past, but never done a self portrait before - I'm all over ordering a remote control for my camera!). You definitely got a like, favorite and subscribe from me :) Oh and girl, the way you tied that scarf was perfection!

[phontane48]

Great pics Ann! You look wonderful.

[serette7]

Hi Ms CandidAnn! I LOVE YOUR WORK! Wow! AWESOME! I'm very much intrested in getting into phtography and this helps me. Thank you for posting!

[Roots4U45]

Absolutely fab. The scarf would be a great summer shirt. I appreciate the info on the camera equipment. I am terrible with my little canon. One day, I hope to have the skills and the equipment. You were right on point. BRAVO.

[bellanatural01]

WORK IT!!

[AfroMohawkable]

Sexy Ann!!!

[lilmglz]

great shoot.. tnx for sharing these tips

[phenomenalagent]

This was very helpful.

[whitneysolier1]

You look great! Love the top that you improvised! and thanks for the information on how to shoot your own self portrait i love to take pictures and am looking to upgrade my camera and my skills. I found the information that you shared to be very helpful.

[lbjbcominganume]

I can't tell you aren't a model!! Very nice pics! I have had a Nikon D60 for about 3 years and I guess I haven't spent enough time with it because I STILL don't know exactly how to set it for different lighting situations. I suppose I should go sign up for a class or two because I really enjoy photography. Thanks for this series.

[trecey920]

this was great!! love it great self portraits. I love the poses too.

[CandidAnn]

@trecey920 Thanks Tracey.

[AfroTee]

You look AMAZING!!! So Amazing! Great job. Thanks for sharing this.

[CandidAnn]

@AfroTee Thanks you mucho. Nuff Love!

[NaturallyCreole]

Fierce ms lady! ;-) I would love to get into photography and i definitly would have some fun in front of that camera taking pics of myself Lol. I'm no model either but would pretend ^_^ If I'm not being too forward, appx how much does all that equipment cost?

[CandidAnn]

@NaturallyCreole Girl, you could totally be a model. Are you kidding me! Thanks for the kind words though. <3

[mezier50]

Very pretty pics. Seem like that took quite a bit of work thanks for sharing!

[CandidAnn]

@mezier50 Yes, it is a lot of work. Notice how much went into it before I took my first shot. Preparation is everything.

[Sassymarkrep]

I posted before I saw the result. Good lawd lady.....just gorgeous! You have some serious skills.

[CandidAnn]

@Sassymarkrep Thank you. I really appreciate it.

[TheBlessedme1]

Those were some really nice photos!!! U look like a model girl!!!

[CandidAnn]

@TheBlessedme1 Awww, Thanks so much.

[LittleMissLeslie101]

excellent!

[CandidAnn]

@LittleMissLeslie101 ;-)

[LRennaeD]

Ann, the pics are amazing! You look beautiful! Thanks for this tutorial! I've got a lot to learn and a lot of equipment to buy! One of my goals this year is to learn how to use my camera. Do you ever go on any of the photography tours in NYC. I plan on checking some out in the spring. Thanks!

[CandidAnn]

@LRennaeD Before buying a lot of equipment, make sure you practice a lot. You can do so much with a consumer camera but unfortunately, lots of people just don't take the time to read the manual or learn about how the camera actually works. At any rate, happy shooting!

[LRennaeD]

@CandidAnn Oh, I intend to practice a lot and take a class this spring. I have a Canon Rebel Xs that I know very little about. I'm more hands on, so a class will be best than reading a manual from cover to cover. Thanks for responding!

[Sassymarkrep]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing, and honeeeyyyy, you worked the hell out of that scarf!

[CandidAnn]

@Sassymarkrep LOL, thanks so much. You know how it is, you use what you have.

[MrsNJones757]

Thank you so much for this video, I'm a novice photographer and I'm trying to setup an at home studio. I can't wait to see information about everything you used in this video! By the way your pictures came out gorgeous!!! You make everything look so effortless!! Thank you for the inspiration!!

[CandidAnn]

@MrsNJones757 I've updated the vid with pricing and additional info as annotations. Hope is helps.

[AnnNoire]

Yes. I'm a behind the scenes person too! Thanks for the video. And do you have a video on how you folded that scarf?

[CandidAnn]

@AnnNoire I'm much more comfortable behind the camera but I love self portraits because I get to control it so it's not so bad. No vid on the scarf, sorry. Just get creative and wrap it anyway that suites your body type.

[iRepASavior]

I loved the results....great!!!

[CandidAnn]

@iRepASavior Thank you very much.

[JaedaBarbie]

thank you for this ann. I am obsessed for photography and making my video better. I even bought an expensive Canon camera and tripod. Thanks FOR THIS VIDEO:)

[CandidAnn]

@JaedaBarbie Keep practicing, read the manual and go on Photography 101 forums so learn how the camera operates so that you can get creative with it. You'll do fine.

[lillulu79]

I have a question as a beginner what is a good camera I could get? Right now I have a Fiji fine film S2940 and am still learning how to use it.

[CandidAnn]

@lillulu79 I've attempted to make a vid about that twice. It's a difficult question to answer so I have decided to write a blog post about it. I hope it will be up in the next few days.

[thepeelingqueen]

Very cool!!! I you got skills sis

[CandidAnn]

@thepeelingqueen I know a lil somethin' somethin'. LOL.

[kimrenea65]

Stunning. You are a beautiful, talented Queen.

[CandidAnn]

@kimrenea65 Thank you so much Sis.

[grandeuress]

this could be a great marketing vid too. u really worked it gurly!!

[CandidAnn]

@grandeuress Hummm, I didn't think of that. Thanks so much.

[mslady0120]

Wow!! I loved how the pics came out. You take some gorgeous pics

[CandidAnn]

@mslady0120 Thanks so much.

[trini467]

LOVED every minute of this. Just beautiful!

[CandidAnn]

@trini467 Thank you so much. I really means a lot to me.

[hotpeachjuicy]

You have many talents, Beautiful!

[CandidAnn]

@hotpeachjuicy Thank you. Much appreciated!

[glamazini]

nice

[CandidAnn]

@glamazini Thanks so much. I've been loving your blog lately, I feel like I know you... but not in the Biblical sense... o_O. Nuff Love Sis!

[lasheavibez]

Stunning. I love what you did with the scarf. Beautiful.

[CandidAnn]

@lasheavibez Thanks so much. You know what they say, desperation often precedes innovation LOL.

[SheaCocoNautral]

Work!........Work!........Work­!....and pose! (snap fingers) Cant we say fierce......OMG not to say that you weren't before but gurl your absolutely stunning WOW!!!!!! now you make me want to go buy everything that you got in this vid just so I can see if i can get the same results lolz

[CandidAnn]

@SheaCocoNautral Hey Hey Hey, I was trying get to my ANTM on with my old ass, LOL. Thanks so much for the kinds words, much appreciated!

[ChristinaTypeClassic]

Wow! Excellent job! I need to come see u for a photo shoot! Love it, sis!

[CandidAnn]

@ChristinaTypeClassic Awww, thanks Sis.

[BeeNaturalMe]

talented and fly

[CandidAnn]

@BeeNaturalMe Oh snap, Thanks girl!

[matnicaj1]

Girl this was AWESOME!! U are so creative it's ridiculous! I love what you did with the scarf as well. Oh and you have a nice shape too...lol

[CandidAnn]

@matnicaj1 Thanks for the kind comment. All aspects of photography doesn't have to be expensive, hence the scarf. And thanks for the compliment ;-)

[Myeka324]

Gwan wid yuh tings Ann!!! Thanks for this vid and love the pics! Especially the one with your eyes closed....beautiful!!!!

[CandidAnn]

@Myeka324 Tanks gurl, tanks! Dang, seems like that one is getting loves of love. Thanks for the feedback on the photo. Nuff Nuff love!

[LuvnDaNaturalMe]

Awesome, your pics came out gorgeous and thank you so much for sharing!

[CandidAnn]

@LuvnDaNaturalMe Thanks for watching and supporting. Nuff Love!

[soblsd224]

Eyes closed pic says so much and is so beautiful ...great work

[CandidAnn]

@soblsd224 Thanks for watching and for the feedback on the photo. Much appreciated.

[Imani3Faith]

not only was this video EXTREMELY informational, but you look hott!!! work it CandidAnn :-)

[CandidAnn]

@Imani3Faith Thanks so much. I'm glad you got something out of it. You see me trying to werk, LOL. Nuff Love!

[curlybliss]

Ann you friggin ROCK sis!!!!!!!! You do a little of everything huh??! And you look amazing doing it. Great job sis; as always thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!...(((((hug)))­))

[CandidAnn]

@curlybliss Thank You So Much. I like a few different things but don't be fooled. I can't cook to save my life ;-) I love photography and I had a great time shoot it for this vid. I'm glad you liked it.

[soblsd224]

Love it and great scarf skill

[CandidAnn]

@soblsd224 Girl, thank darn scarf was fall off like you would not believe. That's why I kept playing with it. My itty bitties weren't enough to keep that thing in place. LOL.

[Mzsweetsmile83]

AWESOME!!!!!!

[CandidAnn]

@Mzsweetsmile83 Yay!

[changeschools]

Wow, your pictures are so nice!!!! I especially like the one with your eyes closed and the one where you're looking up.

[CandidAnn]

@changeschools Thank you so much. I really appreciate the feedback on the photos as well. Much Love.

[nettiegonehealthy]

Nice job. Beautiful. I learned a lot from this tutorial.

[CandidAnn]

@nettiegonehealthy Thank you. I'm glad it helped.

[TheMoseswoman]

Gorgeous. That is all.

[CandidAnn]

@TheMoseswoman ;-) Thanks so much.

[KandieeCurls]

Damnit Woman! This is why you are amazing! You are really wonderful at sharing knowledge and though it's more complicated you present it with ease. Love your content!

[CandidAnn]

@KandieeCurls Awwww, Thanks so much. I get tons of free info from YT so I'm happy to share whatever I know and return the favor. Photography can be quite complicated when you get into lighting, but the basics are very easy. Thanks so much for supporting. I truly appreciate it! I feeeeel da love ;-)

[whoissugar]

Word. I have the same lights, backdrop, and backdrop stand. I am a huge fan of self photography. I have a series called, "10 seconds and a timer." Good Stuff sis.

[CandidAnn]

@whoissugar Girl, people be trying to throw shade (no pun intened) at those AlienBees. Worst than the Natural Hair Nazis. Now, I'm going to have to search your archives for that series. Thanks for letting me know. Nuff Love!

[chilid856]

You are talented. My son wants to study photography, music, etc. He is interested in a few things and I encourage him to pursue all of his interests.

[CandidAnn]

@chilid856 Thanks so much. Sounds like he is lucky to have such a supportive parent.

[lashandar]

WOW! I was momentarily obsessed with photography in college--almost double major with photojournalism as a second major, but I also took several art classes--and this really, really, really makes me miss it. Great setup and great results. Thanks for sharing.

[CandidAnn]

@lashandar That's funny because in college although I majored in English, I found my love for photography! I LOOOOVE Photojournalism. Writing and Photography... HEAVEN!

[lashandar]

@CandidAnn I really should've majored in English, but I was "convinced" to go with news-editorial journalism as my second major instead of photojournalism, but I think I want to get back into photography. I always said I'd make a dark room in a closet or bathroom whenever I bought a house, and here I have a mostly unused guest bathroom... :-) But I also want to get into digital photography, since it has more immediate gratification. I love your setup. I used to use sheets as backdrops.

[CandidAnn]

@lashandar Honestly, it doesn't make a difference what you majored in. If you love it, do it!

As for making a dark room in your bathroom, be very careful with that. The developer will corrode any metal piping that you may have. Digital still can't take the place of B&W photography IMO, but it's damn close. Go digital, you won't regret it.

I was just talking to Aleke about making another vid showing how you can use simple thing as backdrops. Solid sheets are a perfect example!

[lashandar]

@CandidAnn I agree. I'm all about that this year--doing what I want and love to do, while I can still commit 100%. I'm transitioning to working at home full time, writing, and adding photography would be great, and I think I will start with digital, considering the startup costs. Hope you decide to make that video. Thanks for sharing as much as you do.

[tyrondaking]

ANN this was great! amazing. i soooo gotta start back taking pictures

[CandidAnn]

@tyrondaking Thanks so much. I'm so busy at times I don't always have the time for it also. Thanks for watching and supporting. Nuff Love!

[GigiShiree]

wow that looked like a lot of work! and i love the scarf - nice look!

[CandidAnn]

@GigiShiree Yeah, notice how much went into the shoot before the first shot was taken. Thanks for the kind words.

[Dimples759]

Wow! You got talent Ann! Beautiful pics!

[CandidAnn]

@Dimples759 Thank you.

[iharris1020]

WOW!!! You are so talented!

[CandidAnn]

@iharris1020 Awww, Thanks!

[Naturalbeginning]

Nice tutorial, Thank you!!!

[CandidAnn]

@Naturalbeginning You're welcome. Thanks for watching.