Portrait and self-portrait tips and ideas

1) If you’ve got a remote trigger, that’s usually a better and more controllable than trying to use the self-timer.

2) Use a tripod. While it’s possible to get good photos while you’re hanging on to your camera at arms-length, it’s a lot easier if you’ve got the freedom to move around a bit.

3)  Have fun with it. Have confidence. Be yourself. Be creative. Whatever you do, have fun with it. That’s part of the point, after all.