or: the value of self-portraits.

because no matter if analog or digital, self-portraits are always coming from a place deep inside, mean a lot to us and in many cases also express these feelings to others. most of the time the fact that the model is the photographer him or herself makes the procedure of capturing a personal, intimate or provoking feeling rather harder than easier because the photographer either has to take a series of self-portraits and choose the best one or know everything about camera, lighting and matching location.

so there are dozens of different aspects lying in all these photographs that are categorized under one simple designation: a self-portrait. whether it's the aspect of technical knowledge, intimate feelings, the eye for extraordinary perspectives, surroundings and impressions or just the idea behind the self-portrait - all of these are the important factors which make this kind of photographs very special.

reasons enough for an article cherishing talented photographers, the veriety of self-portraits and the feelings and experiences in life which inspire us. i hope you enjoy this collection of 50 self-portraits expressing different feelings in different styles from people all over deviantart.








































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