That's cool, Lynette. I understand being disappointed in the results and maybe feeling like it wasn't worthwhile to try again. However, I feel like the self-portrait things I've tried in the past couple of months were way better than stuff I tried years ago. I'm always willing to go back and try again.

I think what should happen is that you get a concept in advance of what would look good (in terms of a pose and backdrop) based on photos and drawings you see. Then, just like when you look at clothes in an advertisement, you have to be realistic in assessing whether you would look the same as the original model.

The other element, which took me a while to get used to, is that you have to take a lot of photos to get a few that you actually like. I'm sure your S/O discusses things like exposure bracketing +/- when he is photographing you. It's tedious and time consuming sometimes. From that standpoint, I can understand why it would seem like a little bit of a drag to you.

My wife did some GREAT photos of herself about 17 years ago (right before I met her). I think she was enough of a ham to let loose and get the photos right the first time. I still have one of them in a secret area of my wallet.....

Thanks for the tips. I know that except for a couple of candid shots in my portfolio photos here they are all pretty much just boobie pics. But I'm no stranger to being in front of a lens. I think at one time or another I've posted some pretty good bedroom photos that are of high (professional) picture quality on various threads. There's no doubt that photography is a fun and enjoyable hobby from both sides of the camera. I guess I always just figured that I'm better in front of the camera of the lens and that experienced photograpers are better left behind it alone. I learned a long time ago that there are photograpers (artists) that are capabable of really getting the most out of you as a model and that they really know how to give direction in order to achieve poses and looks that really flatter a particular subject or model. Some are so good that it makes you a little insecure about invading their territory so to speak. I'll fool around with my camera, and if I get a photo I think is good, I'll post it. Thanks again.

You're very welcome, Lynette
hope everything's going well with your new place.

Best wishes

So, Halloween's almost here. Have we ever had a costume contest on this site before? And, what are you going to be dressd as this year? Anyone got any good parties lined up?

wife and I will be dressed like this

Gnappster is on the right!

I knew that was coming.

But I just didn't think it would be evade who would say it.

evade said that??

Jrok must have stole my password...

You must have spilled the beans during that memorable night you both shared

haha that was good



but that was better

Check....Mate

I never.... Well...

RMM has a way of outing people when they least expect it.

You should know....!

Lynette,

Perhaps you could go as Elvira...

Giddy Up Oom Poppa Oom Poppa Mow Mow

Ill prolly just reuse my optimus prime costume i think, just go to a different party from last year

That was hilarious. I now have the song stuck in my head. oom poppa mow mow

yeah it probably is easier to find new friends than to try and top that costume anyway.