A Beautiful Mess Challenge Fifteen: Photograph Your Reflection

Well this challenge was a lot harder than it looked! One of the A Beautiful Mess girls favourite ways to take a self-portrait is to photograph their reflection using a reflective surface. Naturally, I used a mirror to do this challenge which is what the book recommends.

One of the tips; look into the lens is interesting as I've read from others (Alexa Chung) never to look into the lens. I agree with the book - you want to be looking at the lens rather than at yourself in the mirror! I couldn't quite angle the camera properly, another tip in the book, I think I need more practice! 

Another thing the girls recommend is to try looking in different directions, which I did try but felt a bit silly! One of my favourite tips is not to forget that you can edit out the camera which I was able to do although I would have liked more space in the overall picture.

After many, many attempts, here's the final picture...

Jane x

Previous Posts...

Introduction to the A Beautiful Mess Photo Idea Book 
Challenge One: Photograph Your Pet
Challenge Two: Capture Unique Personal Details
Challenge Three: Get the Best Cell Phone (or Point and Shoot Camera) Photos
Challenge Four: Know How to Use Overcast Light vs. Direct Sun
Challenge Five: Find Flattering Window Light
Challenge Six: Take a Shadow Portrait

Challenge Seven: Take Macro Photos
Challenge Eight: Understand Depth of Field

Challenge Nine: Make Homemade Filters

Challenge Ten: Photograph a Collection
Challenge Eleven: Take Amazing Photos of Your Home
Challenge Twelve: Capture Your Daily Routines
Challenge Thirteen: Photograph Your Daily Outfits
Challenge Fourteen: Photograph Food